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SteelCurtain
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FUBAR said:
Ned said:
#Hansons
SteelCurtain
Footballguy
Felt the same way. Looking back, think I left some unnecessary time on the course.FUBAR said:I wouldn't want to race but I almost feel I could. Maybe I should have pushed harder?
Sand
Footballguy
I'd have told the EKG guy to suck it up and report reality. Somehow I don't think a doctor is truly going to flip out over this. EKG guy was just being lazy.
FUBAR
Footballguy
We talked about running, no biggie. You'd think military installations would see low heartrates fairly often.
ChiefD
Footballguy
When I was at the ER a couple of weeks ago, the nurse was taking my vitals and said something like:
Her: "Well, you must exercise a lot."
Me: "Yeah, I run on occasion. Why?"
Her: "Your resting HR is 48."
Me: "
"Speaking of updates, played a soccer game on Tuesday night just to get some danged exercise. Felt great, and had one of my better days in a long time on Wednesday regarding my colon. So that was nice. Which got me thinking - this flare up is tied right to when I came off the marathon and starting ramping down on mileage to rest up and as I started working on my bathroom.
In addition, I caught a horrific cold from my kids this week that's in my head and chest (boooooo). So this winter has sucked balls so far.
I am hopeful that once I get on an antibiotic for this cold (hopefully today), that I can start running again next week. Bathroom will be done this weekend. Fingers crossed.
tri-man 47
Footballguy
Osaurus
Footballguy
As long as I don't talk or breathe heavily, I should be okay. Throat hurts a lot today. Damn..I'll walk the thing if I have to. Just wanted to get to 14. 13 more than last year.
Florida Winter.
Juxtatarot
Footballguy
I killed a goose earlier in the year, and now this.
I was on mile 13 of a 17 mile run yesterday when I saw a German Shepard running by itself on the snowy sidewalk on the opposite site of the street. I looked for its owner and saw a little girl running behind it maybe 40 yards back. When I got to the dog, I saw it watching me. It seemed excited to see me running. As I passed, it darted into the street presumably to run with me. A car passed at that same time, slammed on the brakes but still hit the dog. The dog bounced off the car whimpering and limping very badly. I'd guess there are at least some broken bones.
I wasn't sure if I should stop at first. I didn't. The car stopped. What could I do? I'm not a vet and I don't run with a phone to help the girl call her parents. I don't thinking being a witness to events mattered.
I used to get furious when encountering dogs not on a leash and wasn't polite to the owners. That partially stems from getting bit several years back. I've tried to dial that back this year, though, and have generally been a kinder, gentler runner. No more, though. It's ridiculous. It's not just their own dog and their own family they are impacting, I feel sorry for the poor driver that hit the dog. That's a traumatic experience. Even though I don't consider myself at fault, my running did cause the situation to happen. Maybe in the future I should just stop running in situations like this. The dog probably would have ignored me.
I was on mile 13 of a 17 mile run yesterday when I saw a German Shepard running by itself on the snowy sidewalk on the opposite site of the street. I looked for its owner and saw a little girl running behind it maybe 40 yards back. When I got to the dog, I saw it watching me. It seemed excited to see me running. As I passed, it darted into the street presumably to run with me. A car passed at that same time, slammed on the brakes but still hit the dog. The dog bounced off the car whimpering and limping very badly. I'd guess there are at least some broken bones.
I wasn't sure if I should stop at first. I didn't. The car stopped. What could I do? I'm not a vet and I don't run with a phone to help the girl call her parents. I don't thinking being a witness to events mattered.
I used to get furious when encountering dogs not on a leash and wasn't polite to the owners. That partially stems from getting bit several years back. I've tried to dial that back this year, though, and have generally been a kinder, gentler runner. No more, though. It's ridiculous. It's not just their own dog and their own family they are impacting, I feel sorry for the poor driver that hit the dog. That's a traumatic experience. Even though I don't consider myself at fault, my running did cause the situation to happen. Maybe in the future I should just stop running in situations like this. The dog probably would have ignored me.
Brony
Footballguy
Sucks for the dog obviously. But you have no culpability here, unless you are running with Kibbles and Bits in your pocket.
tri-man 47
Footballguy
Hang 10
Footballguy
Surf-n-Santa 5 Miler
This event ended up being a pretty good time. Unofficially we broke the world record by 64 Santas. I guess Guinness needs to review the tape to make sure all 5025 runners were wearing all 5 pieces(don't ask me how) to be able to put in the world record books.
It was certainly interesting trying to run fast wearing the suit. When they say it's supposed to fit everyone, that means it fits no one. It was also thicker than I thought it would be. Needless to say it got pretty hot since temps were in the mid 50's at race time. The biggest issue though was the fact that the coat wouldn't stay shut and I had to hold both sides together with one hand the entire race. Also, the baggy pants were a bit of a trip hazard as occasionally the wind would blow the pant leg and kept catching my opposite foot. Luckily I never hit the deck.
Going into the race I was hoping to be able to run around half marathonish pace and I felt that would be a competitive time in my age group. When the gun went off I was pretty surprised how fast everyone started wearing all this crap. I saw my early pace @ sub 6 minutes and quickly backed off. I settled in around a 6 1/2 minute pace and that seemed to be comfortably hard. I was pretty pleased to run consistent splits. And as I stayed steady I reeled people in throughout the course. I will say this though...It was pretty satisfying when I passed some guy taking the race way too seriously without a suit on. Definitely gave them a stinkeye and a grin as I passed.
Around the 4th mile I caught up to another Santa and we chatted briefly. I sized him up and decided to ask him how old he was...he says 39...I say ####. He then asks me how old I am and tell him 38. We both sigh and I say, "I guess neither of us are going to slow down, are we?". We run together for awhile and I speed up just a bit to test him...he stays right with me. "You're really not going to let me go, are you?" I say. Nope. I get the feeling I still have more than he does left so I'll wait til the last 400 or so. At that point I empty the tank and edge him out by about 7 seconds. Good thing too because we finished 1 & 2 in the 35-39 age group. Official time was 32:08 (6:26 avg).
1/217 age group and 14/5183 overall. Not too shabby!
I included some pics on strava: https://www.strava.com/activities/804888635
Ankle was a bit soreish pushing in racing flats but not too bad overall. Not sore at all the day after which is a great sign.
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ChiefD
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SteelCurtain
Footballguy
4 degrees this morning. So head to the gym on the DREADmill for 6 miles at 9:13 pace. I still prefer heat to cold when it comes to training.
I also did 1:15 side planks with leg lifts and 3:45 regular plank. Trying to get my core in good shape.
I also did 1:15 side planks with leg lifts and 3:45 regular plank. Trying to get my core in good shape.
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MAC_32
Footballguy
I think I am going to do more of what I did yesterday this winter. The college's weight room is a 2 minute walk from my office. I am going to walk over there, do 20 minutes of strength training to warm up, then run for 30 minutes when it's as cold as it was yesterday. They are saying we are finally in the clear as far as this frigid #### is concerned until after the new year, so I can get back in a semi normal routine while I'm off work (half day Thursday then I'm off until the 2nd).
Nigel
Footballguy
ChiefD
Footballguy
So.......things are looking up finally:
1. Stomach flare up issue seems to be gone for now. So now time to get back into a regular routine again. Soccer game tonight, then a short run tomorrow to see how things feel. But I'm still going to be dealing with the stomach stuff forever unfortunately, but now it's time to figure how what will work and what will not.
2. Signed up for my usual spring half-marathon. Not in the cards yet for another marathon, and probably won't in 2017. This particular race is my PR race from last spring, so shooting for sub 1:45. We shall see how this goes.
3. Got a new job. Current job has been a HUGE stressor for the last 3 years or so. Have not been happy in this area for awhile, and it's leaked over into my mental health regarding family, free time, everything. 2017 is the year to rid myself of the bad stress and just start feeling positive again. Tired of being tired, if that makes sense. So this has been a great last 48 hours pulling this all together.
Looking forward to the future, one great day at a time.
1. Stomach flare up issue seems to be gone for now. So now time to get back into a regular routine again. Soccer game tonight, then a short run tomorrow to see how things feel. But I'm still going to be dealing with the stomach stuff forever unfortunately, but now it's time to figure how what will work and what will not.
2. Signed up for my usual spring half-marathon. Not in the cards yet for another marathon, and probably won't in 2017. This particular race is my PR race from last spring, so shooting for sub 1:45. We shall see how this goes.
3. Got a new job. Current job has been a HUGE stressor for the last 3 years or so. Have not been happy in this area for awhile, and it's leaked over into my mental health regarding family, free time, everything. 2017 is the year to rid myself of the bad stress and just start feeling positive again. Tired of being tired, if that makes sense. So this has been a great last 48 hours pulling this all together.
Looking forward to the future, one great day at a time.
SFBayDuck
Footballguy
Congrats, especially on #3. I have a feeling that will have a very positive impact on items 1 and 2 above.So.......things are looking up finally:
1. Stomach flare up issue seems to be gone for now. So now time to get back into a regular routine again. Soccer game tonight, then a short run tomorrow to see how things feel. But I'm still going to be dealing with the stomach stuff forever unfortunately, but now it's time to figure how what will work and what will not.
2. Signed up for my usual spring half-marathon. Not in the cards yet for another marathon, and probably won't in 2017. This particular race is my PR race from last spring, so shooting for sub 1:45. We shall see how this goes.
3. Got a new job. Current job has been a HUGE stressor for the last 3 years or so. Have not been happy in this area for awhile, and it's leaked over into my mental health regarding family, free time, everything. 2017 is the year to rid myself of the bad stress and just start feeling positive again. Tired of being tired, if that makes sense. So this has been a great last 48 hours pulling this all together.
Looking forward to the future, one great day at a time.
FUBAR
Footballguy
FUBAR
Footballguy
I'm going to have to get back to planking.
ChiefD
Footballguy
SFBayDuck
Footballguy
mr. furley
Footballguy
SFBayDuck
Footballguy
Ahh, just saw Ned's thread on this. I should venture out of this thread a little more often. And I've apparently been slipping the last year, without a single day won.
SFBayDuck
Footballguy
FUBAR
Footballguy
mr. furley
Footballguy
changed in to my running clothes at work just now
entirely possible they did not get put in the wash after last use
:X
entirely possible they did not get put in the wash after last use
:X
SFBayDuck
Footballguy
I feel, errr, smell 'ya. I got back from my run this morning to find our plumbing backed up - water coming up through the drains in the tubs. No shower for me (I did change my shirt). Plumber finally got here about an hour ago, he's still working on it, and I'm still standing at my desk wearing most of this morning's running clothes.changed in to my running clothes at work just now
entirely possible they did not get put in the wash after last use
Good thing it was a cold morning so the sweat factor was relatively low.
Has anyone ever tried the anti-odor materials (Rhone is one), or the stuff you can treat your clothes with to keep them destinkified? Sounds great, especially for anyone who keeps workout clothes in a gym locker or or at work, but I've yet to try any of it.
Ned
Footballguy
Hang 10
Footballguy
mr. furley
Footballguy
toughest part about winter running, imo: dialing in the right type and amount of clothing to wear.
one layer too many again last night. overheating in winter is the worst.
one layer too many again last night. overheating in winter is the worst.
MAC_32
Footballguy
It is a bit of a guessing game, but do you have any skin tight cold gear? I've been much more successful since going all in on this stuff - compression socks, tights, top, and balclava. I then under dress slightly from what I think I should from there and rarely find myself uncomfortably warm anymore. I'm often cold for the first few minutes, but it's quickly forgotten once I get going and the cold gear kicks in. Often times I don't even really use the balclava, but if I get a good head wind that really starts biting at my face I have an option to turn to until I change directions again.
mr. furley
Footballguy
yeah, i've got sufficient layering options. just haven't quite nailed down "20-30 degrees, wear this..." / "0 and below, wear this". takes me a couple weeks each winter to get it sorted. coming off a cold and feeling cold all the time for a week i thought i'd need to bundle up for last night's wind...... not so much.
apparently my blood hasn't sufficiently thickened for winter so it feels like "fall 35" instead of "winter 35" to me. meaning, in October 35 feels like the end of civilization as we know it... but in January... 35 feels like i could wear shorts and a t-shirt.
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pbm107
Footballguy
Yeah I struggle with this myself and now I wear more than I used to. If I am running in the morning in the dark, <30 degrees is when I will wear running pants and a windbreaker. >30 degrees I will wear shorts, a long sleeve shirt, and gloves. If the sun is out I won't wear the pants or windbreaker unless it is <25 degrees.
Juxtatarot
Footballguy
The wind can make dressing appropriately in the winter impossible. With a 15 mph wind you can be burning up with the wind at your back but freezing when you turn around into it.
That said, I have certain apparel I'll wear in the winter. If it's too windy or too cold for that, it's treadmill time.
That said, I have certain apparel I'll wear in the winter. If it's too windy or too cold for that, it's treadmill time.
MAC_32
Footballguy
This is where I've found the balaclava extremely helpful. I'll take it off my face and ears/head on the down wind then go back to the ninja mask when going back into it again. I'll never forget one particular pre-balaclava run. It was about 10 degrees with a 15-20 mph wind. The first 3 miles were cold, but fine, then I turned into the wind for the final mile. It took hours upon completion for me to feel right again after that. Now with the ninja mask I get done with a stretch like that and I'm fine. There's still a low-end limit, but it's made navigating that range more manageable.
MAC_32
Footballguy
On the plus side, this is a great time of year to hit the reset button. You accomplished a lot this year. Enjoy itStill sick...no running for a bit.
mr. furley
Footballguy
balaclava's are great. i've got "warm", "warmer" and "warmest" options. sometimes they get a little annoying around the eyebrows but mine are sturdy enough to keep the thing from sliding down over my eyes 
Juxtatarot
Footballguy
Unless I'm racing, I'll wear long parts if it's under 40. It's not that I always need them, but I get a little self-conscious about what people in cars are thinking about me!
My main problem is my hands get cold easily. In the 40s and 50s I'll wear exactly what I'd wear in summer but with gloves. My hands can't handle much below 20. I've probably bought 8 or 9 pairs of gloves/mittens since I've started running but none of them work well in the super cold. The last pair I bought had Amazon reviews like "my husband was outside all day with these gloves in sub-zero temperatures in Minnesota and his hands stayed toasty" but they didn't work well for me under 20.
SFBayDuck
Footballguy
I thought that was a middle eastern pastry. Not sure how that keeps you warm.balaclava's are great. i've got "warm", "warmer" and "warmest" options. sometimes they get a little annoying around the eyebrows but mine are sturdy enough to keep the thing from sliding down over my eyes
