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There are a number of chest straps that will do this. And the Mio Link (which I just got), which is a wrist strap.
It's due here on 6/3. I'll be sure to review it after I take it for a few spins.Sand said:Get us a review!Ned said:I went ahead and pre-ordered the runner cardio. Can't wait to ditch this buggy motoactv and the chest strap!Ugh, I'm so close to preordering the runner cardio.http://www.dcrainmaker.com/2014/04/tomtom-cardio.htmlSand, how is the new HR watch working for you? I see TomTom jumped on that train...might have to ask for another Christmas present this year
I really want one of these all in ones, but 3 data elements on the screen?
Looks like a solid review. Might be an early birthday present to me.
Speaking of gifts; just got my 6" x 36" roller!
The lowest I've seen my rHR was 49; mHR is 196. All this chatter makes me want to experiment with HRR.
105
Be careful not to burn yourself out, killer.Apparently I am now addicted to a drug called Half-Marathonedone. Just signed up for one for next weekend. It's a fund raiser for my cousin's kids school, so I figured what the heck. I'm already in shape for it.
Here's hoping for dry weather and not choking on a chew.
Somewhere between 190 and 195. As I focus more on strength training this summer going to try to keep it around here then look to drop to the low-mid 180's for Fall racing as I decrease my strength training.
183 this morning. First time under 185 in over a decade. Been working on cleaning up the diet and can feel the difference.
Somewhere between 190 and 195. As I focus more on strength training this summer going to try to keep it around here then look to drop to the low-mid 180's for Fall racing as I decrease my strength training.
183 this morning. First time under 185 in over a decade. Been working on cleaning up the diet and can feel the difference.
Going to sign up for that 5K Sunday if I feel good tomorrow and Friday. Skipping my track workout this week, back was a little tight on today's level 2 run and the calf that I pulled in December barked at me a bit towards the end, so taking tomorrow off. Top 3 in the race in 2012 were between 17:26 and 17:50, last year the winner was 15:23 with 2nd and 3rd 17:12 and 18 flat, so my goal for the race is to run off them (not the 15:23 guy if he is there again) through mile 2 then dig deep and see what happens. Not going to focus on time at all, just going to race.
Run angry.
Around 180 (on a 6'3" frame). :sinewy:Somewhere between 190 and 195.
183 this morning. First time under 185 in over a decade. Been working on cleaning up the diet and can feel the difference.
Same here.Around 180 (on a 6'3" frame). :sinewy:Somewhere between 190 and 195.
183 this morning. First time under 185 in over a decade. Been working on cleaning up the diet and can feel the difference.
Hated my chest strap. So, yes, love it. I have to wear it a bit above wrist level, so unless you are really skinny in the forearm get the bigger size, as you will likely have to do the same.
Yeah, I've thought about that. But I'm feeling pretty good right now. Legs feel good, and I want to try and extend the race high as long as I can before summer and the heat get here. After busting my #### in the freaking cold weather all winter, I just want to keep the good feelings going a little bit longer.Be careful not to burn yourself out, killer.Apparently I am now addicted to a drug called Half-Marathonedone. Just signed up for one for next weekend. It's a fund raiser for my cousin's kids school, so I figured what the heck. I'm already in shape for it.
Here's hoping for dry weather and not choking on a chew.
155
6' 215 right now on my way back down to about 200 and then I will see.
According to a Runners World article, that is what she said to Kara Goucher at the starting line of the Olympic marathon in London.
#### that. Understand you would likely be faster but a little muscle isn't a bad thing.
I partially agree with you and Sho Nuff. I'm really talking 165 at the very lightest but more likely in the 167-168 range. I have no desire to get low 160s or anything and don't even think that would be possible. I have documented in here that I do regular push ups and some weights and don't plan to change that.../flex/ My college racing weight was 158-162 so I was never real thin for a distance runner and I am broader than I was back then. But I just think 172 (sometimes I get into the 175-176 range) is a bit heavy for the times I try to run. And the extra 4-5 pounds could be contributing to some of these nagging injuries. And I round up...I am really 5'10 1/2 - 3/4
Thanks, the crowd was ridiculously loud at that point and probably had a huge part in my being able to mount a rally of sorts over the last 5K, so the cheering at that point is very much appreciated.Nigel said:Anyone with IT band recovery success stories? What did you do to get rid of it?
The root of mine is no doubt trying to do too much after a long time of doing nothing. Also wearing the wrong shoe, not stretching, and ignoring pain until it was too late. I took a couple of weeks off of running, foam rolled it a couple of times a day, iced, stretched and got to a point where I felt I could test it. Then I ran a mile yesterday and am back to having acute pain today, limping around like a *******. Very frustrating. I've been using the stationary bike the whole time I've not been running which causes no problems at all - pain free and seems to loosen it up. I was hoping to avoid a doctor visit since I know what it is but I need to do something...maybe I need physical therapy?
Been lurking in here since I posted about my "comeback" from heart trouble - can't post at current job like I used to but read on my phone regularly. Some great race reports, especially from the Boston crew - very inspiring. I actually gave Steve a shout as he cruised by in Brookline on race day...what a machine.
I got measured at 5'8 3/4 at my last checkup a couple of years ago, but before that I have always been at 5-9... so I still maintain I'm 5-9.koby925 said:I partially agree with you and Sho Nuff. I'm really talking 165 at the very lightest but more likely in the 167-168 range. I have no desire to get low 160s or anything and don't even think that would be possible. I have documented in here that I do regular push ups and some weights and don't plan to change that.../flex/ My college racing weight was 158-162 so I was never real thin for a distance runner and I am broader than I was back then. But I just think 172 (sometimes I get into the 175-176 range) is a bit heavy for the times I try to run. And the extra 4-5 pounds could be contributing to some of these nagging injuries. And I round up...I am really 5'10 1/2 - 3/4FUBAR said:
Got bored and ran 8 more tonite followed by a 2 mile walk. 57 miles in 5 days including an of day. Probably will take tomorrow off, hunt on Friday, and race on Saturday.
Oh, well if you're 5'10 1/2 then you need to lose 10 lbs fattykoby925 said:I partially agree with you and Sho Nuff. I'm really talking 165 at the very lightest but more likely in the 167-168 range. I have no desire to get low 160s or anything and don't even think that would be possible. I have documented in here that I do regular push ups and some weights and don't plan to change that.../flex/ My college racing weight was 158-162 so I was never real thin for a distance runner and I am broader than I was back then. But I just think 172 (sometimes I get into the 175-176 range) is a bit heavy for the times I try to run. And the extra 4-5 pounds could be contributing to some of these nagging injuries. And I round up...I am really 5'10 1/2 - 3/4FUBAR said:
I'll race ya to 200 pounds. 215 now.................and.....................go.........................
Are you completely sure it's ITBS? It sounds funny that it hurts when you are just walking around. When I had it, I was fine normally but after about a mile of running it kicked in big time (yours might just be a more severe case than what I had though)...Nigel said:
Gotta post to retain my Mini Me crown, 5'6" 159 :flex:
So I am racing this guy down to 200 pounds and this 15 pounds is very important to me. Can you guys give me some advice that will help me get this 15 pounds off almost immediately? I dont care if that advice is bad long term advice because I only care about short term immediate results, not the long haul. Thanks in advance. Well not really thanks because I will either reject or disagree with all of your advice.I'll race ya to 200 pounds. 215 now.................and.....................go.........................
This. I have a playlist entitled RUN ANGRY for just such an occasion.
Cut something offSo I am racing this guy down to 200 pounds and this 15 pounds is very important to me. Can you guys give me some advice that will help me get this 15 pounds off almost immediately? I dont care if that advice is bad long term advice because I only care about short term immediate results, not the long haul. Thanks in advance. Well not really thanks because I will either reject or disagree with all of your advice.I'll race ya to 200 pounds. 215 now.................and.....................go.........................
Fair question, only other culprit could be an LCL sprain but symptoms fit IT better. There was no "incident" that caused it. Pain is at worst first few steps after sitting for a while and also going down stairs. At first it only crept up after a mile or two but it progressed to hurting all of the time. I think those things point to it being IT band.
I always remember those first practices back after Spring Break.
Likewise, just updated mineThis. I have a playlist entitled RUN ANGRY for just such an occasion.
LOFL, my list is sooooo much longer than yours! F'n speed guysLikewise, just updated mineVicarious - Tool about 5 minutes before the gun to get my mind rightThis. I have a playlist entitled RUN ANGRY for just such an occasion.
Gone Sovereign - Stone Sour to kick into race mode
Pyschosocial - Slipknot to get through the mental wall early in mile 2 when your mind tries to tell you that you're not halfway yet
Killing in the Name - Rage when I start spitting mind bullets during the wall heading into mile 3 and have nothing left in the tank
Dead Cell - Papa Roach as I near the finish, for whatever reason that guitar riff gets my blood to a boil...I'm thinking being on the back end of a chorus of #### I won't do what you tell me's will probably help too.
It depends how well I time the gun, but I've probably gotta finish by the end of the playlist to break 18.
Was thinking that. I don't use playlists, I use album lists.LOFL, my list is sooooo much longer than yours! F'n speed guysLikewise, just updated mineVicarious - Tool about 5 minutes before the gun to get my mind rightThis. I have a playlist entitled RUN ANGRY for just such an occasion.
Gone Sovereign - Stone Sour to kick into race mode
Pyschosocial - Slipknot to get through the mental wall early in mile 2 when your mind tries to tell you that you're not halfway yet
Killing in the Name - Rage when I start spitting mind bullets during the wall heading into mile 3 and have nothing left in the tank
Dead Cell - Papa Roach as I near the finish, for whatever reason that guitar riff gets my blood to a boil...I'm thinking being on the back end of a chorus of #### I won't do what you tell me's will probably help too.
It depends how well I time the gun, but I've probably gotta finish by the end of the playlist to break 18.
God I wish I had more time to post. For a good run angry song, I recently downloaded Corey Taylor's (Slipknot) version of Dio's Rainbow in the DarkLikewise, just updated mineThis. I have a playlist entitled RUN ANGRY for just such an occasion.
Vicarious - Tool about 5 minutes before the gun to get my mind right
Gone Sovereign - Stone Sour to kick into race mode
Pyschosocial - Slipknot to get through the mental wall early in mile 2 when your mind tries to tell you that you're not halfway yet
Killing in the Name - Rage when I start spitting mind bullets during the wall heading into mile 3 and have nothing left in the tank
Dead Cell - Papa Roach as I near the finish, for whatever reason that guitar riff gets my blood to a boil...I'm thinking being on the back end of a chorus of #### I won't do what you tell me's will probably help too.
It depends how well I time the gun, but I've probably gotta finish by the end of the playlist to break 18.
Thanks, the crowd was ridiculously loud at that point and probably had a huge part in my being able to mount a rally of sorts over the last 5K, so the cheering at that point is very much appreciated.Nigel said:Anyone with IT band recovery success stories? What did you do to get rid of it?
The root of mine is no doubt trying to do too much after a long time of doing nothing. Also wearing the wrong shoe, not stretching, and ignoring pain until it was too late. I took a couple of weeks off of running, foam rolled it a couple of times a day, iced, stretched and got to a point where I felt I could test it. Then I ran a mile yesterday and am back to having acute pain today, limping around like a *******. Very frustrating. I've been using the stationary bike the whole time I've not been running which causes no problems at all - pain free and seems to loosen it up. I was hoping to avoid a doctor visit since I know what it is but I need to do something...maybe I need physical therapy?
Been lurking in here since I posted about my "comeback" from heart trouble - can't post at current job like I used to but read on my phone regularly. Some great race reports, especially from the Boston crew - very inspiring. I actually gave Steve a shout as he cruised by in Brookline on race day...what a machine.
Now, on the ITBS thing, I had a hell of a time with it last year. (starting from my first run back a week after Boston up until about late July). The one thing I learned from my research (and experienced) is that it's not one of those injuries that goes away with just rest. You have to rehab and strengthen whatever weaknesses in your legs that led to the problem, and then stay on top of it even after you start back up again.
Here is a self treatment guide that has gotten some results for some cases I have heard of:
http://www.active.com/running/articles/how-to-aggressively-treat-it-band-syndrome
http://strengthrunning.com/2011/02/the-itb-rehab-routine-video-demonstration/
But to be perfectly honest, I didn't see a whole lot of results until I went to physical therapy. My physical therapist had me do a lot of drills and strengthening stuff, diagnosed me with weak hamstrings (relative to my quads). However, I think the one thing that really made a difference was the Graston technique treatment he did on my IT area to break up the scar tissues. That's what allowed me to start running again and build up my mileage. I do hit th gym 1-2 times a week and do some hamstring work to address the quadriceps/hamstring imbalance issue and I also foam roll regularly (usually at least once a day) to make sure my IT/quads/hamstrings are loosened.
Another thing I will point out is that ITBS can be caused by quite a few different things. One of the more common causes is weak hips, and if you follow the rehab routine link above you'll see that a lot / most of the exercises work your hips/glutes. It didn't really help me that much because my issue was my hamstrings. So if you have decent insurance, I would recommend going the physical therapy route as a competent PT can diagnose these things much faster and get to the issue than you can through weeks/months of trial-and-error.
This sounds interesting, will check it out, may add it to the list...God I wish I had more time to post. For a good run angry song, I recently downloaded Corey Taylor's (Slipknot) version of Dio's Rainbow in the DarkLikewise, just updated mineThis. I have a playlist entitled RUN ANGRY for just such an occasion.
Vicarious - Tool about 5 minutes before the gun to get my mind right
Gone Sovereign - Stone Sour to kick into race mode
Pyschosocial - Slipknot to get through the mental wall early in mile 2 when your mind tries to tell you that you're not halfway yet
Killing in the Name - Rage when I start spitting mind bullets during the wall heading into mile 3 and have nothing left in the tank
Dead Cell - Papa Roach as I near the finish, for whatever reason that guitar riff gets my blood to a boil...I'm thinking being on the back end of a chorus of #### I won't do what you tell me's will probably help too.
It depends how well I time the gun, but I've probably gotta finish by the end of the playlist to break 18.
As oft-stated, I don't use headphones. I just focus on my HR data while thinking about rainbows and unicorns.Was thinking that. I don't use playlists, I use album lists.LOFL, my list is sooooo much longer than yours! F'n speed guysLikewise, just updated mineVicarious - Tool about 5 minutes before the gun to get my mind rightThis. I have a playlist entitled RUN ANGRY for just such an occasion.
Gone Sovereign - Stone Sour to kick into race mode
Pyschosocial - Slipknot to get through the mental wall early in mile 2 when your mind tries to tell you that you're not halfway yet
Killing in the Name - Rage when I start spitting mind bullets during the wall heading into mile 3 and have nothing left in the tank
Dead Cell - Papa Roach as I near the finish, for whatever reason that guitar riff gets my blood to a boil...I'm thinking being on the back end of a chorus of #### I won't do what you tell me's will probably help too.
It depends how well I time the gun, but I've probably gotta finish by the end of the playlist to break 18.
Cut out all carbs and alcohol. But I'm a fat guy, so I don't really know.So I am racing this guy down to 200 pounds and this 15 pounds is very important to me. Can you guys give me some advice that will help me get this 15 pounds off almost immediately? I dont care if that advice is bad long term advice because I only care about short term immediate results, not the long haul. Thanks in advance. Well not really thanks because I will either reject or disagree with all of your advice.I'll race ya to 200 pounds. 215 now.................and.....................go.........................
