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worrierking
Footballguy
Sorry to hear, Pros. Sounds similar to what my boss has.
My issue is osteoarthritis too, not rheumatoid arthritis. Most of the diet fixes are for the rheumatoid since it is an autoimmune disorder. I have increased my consumption of anti-oxidants in hopes of keeping inflammation down. Otherwise it's still pizza and beer!
Duck, those stories are just unbelievable. I can't even imagine what those races are like. You and I are participating in different activities!
MAC_32
Footballguy
@SteveC702 Do you know what time est you run this weekend? Not sure I'll be able to follow along, but if I'm home when you're racing I'd like to.
SFBayDuck
Footballguy
Bummer dude, that sucks.
There are a ton of curcumin supplements out there, most of which contain a form that isn't very bioavailable (absorbable). Look for one that has curcumin phytosome, one of the the brand names of that ingredient being Meriva. It used to be tough to find, but a quick Amazon search shows it's pretty common now. There are also some supplements that combine curcumin with other anti-inflammatory compounds like ginger, cherry juice, glucosamine chondroitin, etc that might be worth trying.
Thanks @MAC
My race goes off at 5:20 PM EST on Saturday night. (so 6:20 PM CST, 7:20 MST, 8:20 PST, etc...)
There should be a live internet race feed, I think. It'll probably pop up on their website on race day. http://goldcoastmarathon.com.au/
I got bib number 26. Race is pretty stacked with it being the last and only race left for marathoners to try to earn a spot to Rio. Conditions looking great right now though and really hoping it stays that way. (low/mid 50s at start, and high-50s/low-60s at finish)
ChiefD
Footballguy
Been a pleasure watching you this season. Can you remind us where you need to finish to qualify?
Edit to add: think I found it. 2:19 or top 10 finish. Is that correct for this one also?
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Thanks, and yep
. Also need to be one of the first 2 Taiwanese runners across the line since there's already one qualifier. The top 2 Taiwanese entrants have run 2:16 and 2:18, although both are dealing with issues and those PRS are 2-4 years old, so it *should* be a matter of getting the time.
Ned
Footballguy
If that recent HM is any indication, you're looking primed my friend. You've more than earned this - just time to execute!
ChiefD
Footballguy
Cool, thanks. And that forecast sounds great. Kick some ###.Thanks, and yep
worrierking
Footballguy
I can't wait Steve! Go get it done!
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mr. furley
Footballguy
damn, now i want to go see this Western States race in person!
FUBAR
Footballguy
SFBayDuck
Footballguy
Much of it is repeated from what I wrote here already (yes, you guys get the immediate reaction/first draft), but I wrote a blog post about this weekend's experience. There is more about my buddy's race, and it embeds the videos and pics a little better than this format.
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2Young2BBald
Footbaldguy
Duck, not sure if it's just me but when I click on your blog link it's simply a link to the top of this page rather than your blog. Mind reposting the link?
Ned
Footballguy
Do you have bib #s for these guys?Thanks, and yep
SFBayDuck
Footballguy
Whoops....I fixed the link in the post, and here it is: http://sfbayduck.blogspot.com/2016/06/2016-western-states-crewing-and-pacing.html
tri-man 47
Footballguy
SFBayDuck
Footballguy
Get some Steve! Local runner (mostly ultra stuff) Jorge Maravilla is down there, too, hoping to make the El Salvadoran team. I'll be rooting hard for both of you!Thanks, and yep
MAC_32
Footballguy
Conversation I had with a friend of mine earlier today - we're both chasing PR's at the same 5K this weekend. She noticed The Projected Suck is only supposed to be 118 Saturday. You'd think this would make both of us excited, right? Nope, nervous. We both realized that the pressure is now on. We lost our built in excuse as if the race went south we could say the conditions just got the best of us. Looking back, the #### conditions in which I PR'd my half may have actually helped maximize performance as I was much more loose going into it than I usually am race day. If I failed? Oh well, I was racing in sleet, snow, and hail on a historically bad day in the middle of May - I'm sure I can find a way to positively spin this no matter what happens. Not this time.
Going to try not to think about it anymore until late Friday afternoon - knock out all of my prep work then check out again. Trusting the work you've put in will yield the results...so much easier said than done.
Going to try not to think about it anymore until late Friday afternoon - knock out all of my prep work then check out again. Trusting the work you've put in will yield the results...so much easier said than done.
Ned
Footballguy
As someone who tends to overthink things myself... Sheesh, that's some mental gymnastics.Conversation I had with a friend of mine earlier today - we're both chasing PR's at the same 5K this weekend. She noticed The Projected Suck is only supposed to be 118 Saturday. You'd think this would make both of us excited, right? Nope, nervous. We both realized that the pressure is now on. We lost our built in excuse as if the race went south we could say the conditions just got the best of us. Looking back, the #### conditions in which I PR'd my half may have actually helped maximize performance as I was much more loose going into it than I usually am race day. If I failed? Oh well, I was racing in sleet, snow, and hail on a historically bad day in the middle of May - I'm sure I can find a way to positively spin this no matter what happens. Not this time.
Going to try not to think about it anymore until late Friday afternoon - knock out all of my prep work then check out again. Trusting the work you've put in will yield the results...so much easier said than done.
You're lying to yourself on the bolded. I think I've said it in here before...A friend's father was in the VA hospital for PTSD therapy. They were given a simple mental exercise - "don't think about chocolate cake". Guess what everyone thinks of? Chocolate cake
You're a beast with loads of potential - go run like it!
SFBayDuck
Footballguy
Ned
Footballguy
Not sure how picky you are about this stuff, but the formatting comes out funky (but readable) on the iPhone/Safari. In contrast, it looks great in Chrome on my PC.
Good read!
Ned
Footballguy
Finished out June with a good run this morning. 7mi with 4 strides at the end. The first 6+ were around 7:59/143 - feeling smooth and in complete control. I was pleasantly surprised at how good my turnover felt on the strides. Hitting <5:00 pace for just 100m and having a gear left felt awesome.
June was a good month in a string of some improving consistency. 26 straight days of running is close to a record for me, I think.
Apr - 23 runs; 148.9mi; 8:40; 146
May - 21; 151.4; 8:27; 145
Jun - 29; 232.8; 8:24; 141
June was a good month in a string of some improving consistency. 26 straight days of running is close to a record for me, I think.
Apr - 23 runs; 148.9mi; 8:40; 146
May - 21; 151.4; 8:27; 145
Jun - 29; 232.8; 8:24; 141
FUBAR
Footballguy
June:
B: 13x / 22 hrs / 434.2 miles
R: 14x / 10 hrs / 68.7 miles
S: 8x / 6.5 hrs / 23,050 yards
ST: 12x
YTD:
B: 60x / 86 hrs / 1713.3 miles
R: 99x / 92hrs / 652.5 mi miles
S: 48x / 39 hrs / 130,300 yds
ST: 36x
Compared to May - I rode 0.3 less miles
Increased running by 50% (which just shows how bad it was in May and I'm seriously under the goal these last few months), swam 4k fewer yards and more than doubled my strength training. Overall, June was pretty decent. Hitting the pool twice a week is a little less than ideal but enough to maintain; I'm glad to have hit the frequency goals for run, ride, and strength at 3/wk, but I need to run more in July-August. Halfway through the year and I'd bet I'll reach 3000/1500/115 for the year. (115 miles is just over 200,000 yards) (ETA: I did the 22 pushups for 22 days challenge but didn't count those sessions.)
seriously tempted to jump on my bike for 0.3 miles right now.
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igbomb
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Pretty big step down in mileage this month. First week was a taper down before a race and then the next two weeks were mostly off to rest some aches and pains. Back at it now and should clear 100 again next month.
April: 89 miles, 9:01
May: 122 miles, 8:46
June: 56 miles, 8:55
April: 89 miles, 9:01
May: 122 miles, 8:46
June: 56 miles, 8:55
tri-man 47
Footballguy
OK, pics from the runs in Europe. I actually had 9 runs along with two Mediterranean swims, three mountain climbs to medieval fortresses, and a lot of walking around.
First 6 mile run was from an early/extra day in Toulouse, though my maps let me down. It took too long to find the main trail, so I only got a view of the city. We toured the city later, and I was across the river from that cathedral in the distance.
The next three runs (9, 10, and 11 miles) were from the town of Fanjeaux, France. I'd mapped routes in advance that would take me through the surrounding countryside. A very pleasant surprise on the first run was cresting a hill and getting views of the Pyrenees off to the south. I was greeted before the second run by one of the locals before passing through a nearby village. (I was getting a bit lost on the final run ...was 7.5 miles into it, wondering if I'd missed a turn and trying to decide whether to reverse course, but finally came to the road I needed.)
After two weeks in Fanjeaux with several amazing day trips, we flew up to Paris for four days. I got in a 5 miler in Paris, but got caught in the neighborhoods and didn't get to my intended destinations. No valid running pics. My wife had joined me for the time in Paris, and then she and I vacationed for another eleven days. Our first stop was the beautiful, serene village of Giverny (home of Monet's garden). I had a wonderful run from our AirBnB apartment down the 'main street' of Rue Claude Monet, out into the countryside, and back into the village. My wife and I enjoyed the gardens later on.
Our next stop was the medieval, walled city of Avignon, home of the 'anti' popes for a period of the 13th century. We stayed at a unique place in the city (more apartment than hotel with a 70-step climb up a 16th century turret to reach our abode). My run covered about 5 miles through the city, past the local university, and to the walled perimeter. That led to an ancient (partial) bridge, and then back into the city and by the papal palace. We also rented a car and did a day trip through the Provence region. (I say that to point out that an earlier day trip took us to the stunning fortress of Carcassennes, which is the start of one of the stages of the Tour de France. The next day, the Tour passes through the cliff-side town of Gordes.)
Next stop for us? Barcelona. Another 5 miler passing by the National Museum and its stunning views of the city and, in the distance, the Sagrada Familia. The back end of the run was through parts of the 1992 Olympic Park.
We left Barcelona for a quick day in Girona (where some scenes from Game of Thrones are filmed) and then two days in the (topless) beach town of Tossa de Mar. I had a great 6 mile run that first went up to the old fort that offered protection from 16th century pirates and that offered some nice views to me. I then went the other direction for a big hill climb and a different view of the city. The descent was on a scenic weaving road through the cliffs.
Trip of a lifetime! Loved all the places we visited; loved the great food and (plenty of) wine.
First 6 mile run was from an early/extra day in Toulouse, though my maps let me down. It took too long to find the main trail, so I only got a view of the city. We toured the city later, and I was across the river from that cathedral in the distance.
The next three runs (9, 10, and 11 miles) were from the town of Fanjeaux, France. I'd mapped routes in advance that would take me through the surrounding countryside. A very pleasant surprise on the first run was cresting a hill and getting views of the Pyrenees off to the south. I was greeted before the second run by one of the locals before passing through a nearby village. (I was getting a bit lost on the final run ...was 7.5 miles into it, wondering if I'd missed a turn and trying to decide whether to reverse course, but finally came to the road I needed.)
After two weeks in Fanjeaux with several amazing day trips, we flew up to Paris for four days. I got in a 5 miler in Paris, but got caught in the neighborhoods and didn't get to my intended destinations. No valid running pics. My wife had joined me for the time in Paris, and then she and I vacationed for another eleven days. Our first stop was the beautiful, serene village of Giverny (home of Monet's garden). I had a wonderful run from our AirBnB apartment down the 'main street' of Rue Claude Monet, out into the countryside, and back into the village. My wife and I enjoyed the gardens later on.
Our next stop was the medieval, walled city of Avignon, home of the 'anti' popes for a period of the 13th century. We stayed at a unique place in the city (more apartment than hotel with a 70-step climb up a 16th century turret to reach our abode). My run covered about 5 miles through the city, past the local university, and to the walled perimeter. That led to an ancient (partial) bridge, and then back into the city and by the papal palace. We also rented a car and did a day trip through the Provence region. (I say that to point out that an earlier day trip took us to the stunning fortress of Carcassennes, which is the start of one of the stages of the Tour de France. The next day, the Tour passes through the cliff-side town of Gordes.)
Next stop for us? Barcelona. Another 5 miler passing by the National Museum and its stunning views of the city and, in the distance, the Sagrada Familia. The back end of the run was through parts of the 1992 Olympic Park.
We left Barcelona for a quick day in Girona (where some scenes from Game of Thrones are filmed) and then two days in the (topless) beach town of Tossa de Mar. I had a great 6 mile run that first went up to the old fort that offered protection from 16th century pirates and that offered some nice views to me. I then went the other direction for a big hill climb and a different view of the city. The descent was on a scenic weaving road through the cliffs.
Trip of a lifetime! Loved all the places we visited; loved the great food and (plenty of) wine.
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Brony
Footballguy
Ned
Footballguy
tri-man 47
Footballguy
And a killer workout today: 8 miles, with 6 miles of an up/down ladder:
400 (x 2): :90
800: 3:10
1600: 6:40
3200: 7:00/mi
from 1600m back down (not without some pain).
400 (x 2): :90
800: 3:10
1600: 6:40
3200: 7:00/mi
from 1600m back down (not without some pain).
pbm107
Footballguy
I apologize for not keeping for not keeping up with Strava and this thread while on business travel. My running totals for the month were below plan (202 miles 140 hr 8:20) due to two substandard weeks because of work, I’m afraid I’m starting to sound like Otis with my excuses. It is really cool how people starting checking in on me when I am not uploading runs on Strava.
Great blog post @SFBayDuck looking forward to the day you get a little luck and get the opportunity to run WS.
It has been said before, but I want to be @tri-man 47 when I grow up.
Good luck to all the racers this weekend. Anyone racing besides @SteveC702, @MAC_32, and @Ned?
Great blog post @SFBayDuck looking forward to the day you get a little luck and get the opportunity to run WS.
It has been said before, but I want to be @tri-man 47 when I grow up.
Good luck to all the racers this weekend. Anyone racing besides @SteveC702, @MAC_32, and @Ned?
Juxtatarot
Footballguy
Good luck to the racers!
SFBayDuck
Footballguy
While we wait for the race reports to come in this weekend, Salomon Running TV just came out with their new video. This covers last year's Mt. Marathon race, but great video showing the world's best mountain runner (Kilian), and it's timely as this year's race is on Monday. They actually broadcast the entire race, I watched it last year, and will try to do so again this year here.
mr. furley
Footballguy
Galen Rupp 
tri-man 47
Footballguy
FUBAR
Footballguy
In case the runners here forgot or didn't know, the Tour de France starts today.
The 3,500km route comprises nine flat stages, nine mountain stages - with four summit finishes - one hilly stage and two individual time trials.
A total of 198 riders from 22 teams will start Saturday's stage from Mont Saint-Michel to Utah Beach in Normandy before heading south to the Pyrenees mountains during the opening week.
The route then takes the riders to the Alps, via the legendary ascent of Mont Ventoux and a stage in Switzerland, before heading for the traditional finish on the Champs-Elysees in Paris on Sunday, 24 July.
Froome said: "The route this year is very much climber-based in terms of even the two time trials we have. One is straight uphill and the other one has two long climbs on it.
"Even though we have time trials, they're time trials where a climber will do well.
"I imagine a lot of people will be looking at that last week given it's so heavily loaded with mountains - stage 17, 18, 19 and 20 - anyone trying to make up time, it will be a great opportunity.
"Whoever's defending the yellow jersey, it will be tough, four days back-to-back like that."
Where will the race be won and lost? Read Geraint Thomas' stage-by-stage guide
Saturday, 2 July - Stage 1: Mont-Saint-Michel - Utah Beach, 188km (116.8 miles)
Live feed
The 3,500km route comprises nine flat stages, nine mountain stages - with four summit finishes - one hilly stage and two individual time trials.
A total of 198 riders from 22 teams will start Saturday's stage from Mont Saint-Michel to Utah Beach in Normandy before heading south to the Pyrenees mountains during the opening week.
The route then takes the riders to the Alps, via the legendary ascent of Mont Ventoux and a stage in Switzerland, before heading for the traditional finish on the Champs-Elysees in Paris on Sunday, 24 July.
Froome said: "The route this year is very much climber-based in terms of even the two time trials we have. One is straight uphill and the other one has two long climbs on it.
"Even though we have time trials, they're time trials where a climber will do well.
"I imagine a lot of people will be looking at that last week given it's so heavily loaded with mountains - stage 17, 18, 19 and 20 - anyone trying to make up time, it will be a great opportunity.
"Whoever's defending the yellow jersey, it will be tough, four days back-to-back like that."
Where will the race be won and lost? Read Geraint Thomas' stage-by-stage guide
Saturday, 2 July - Stage 1: Mont-Saint-Michel - Utah Beach, 188km (116.8 miles)
Live feed
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SFBayDuck
Footballguy
Is this that event where the world's best biochemists compete?
Although with all the rumblings about Salazar the last few years, we may soon find out my boy Galen is a lab creation as well.
FUBAR
Footballguy
SFBayDuck
Footballguy
Only the ones who need bikes to get around....Used to be.
Now it's where the world's best endurance athletes compete.
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mr. furley
Footballguy
that was incredible. thought it may come down to the wire. and i guess it did if the wire was 250 yards from the finish.
SFBayDuck
Footballguy
Steve 1:05:35 through 20K, 31st. Other guy I know, Jorge, three spots back at 1:06:42
