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In the summer, it's almost a must. I can start running at 5 am and by the time I get home the sun is just coming up over the tops of the trees. Makes a huge difference in terms of running comfort.
Congrats on taking the leap!SteelCurtain said:
Thanks, but not yet. Saw a sports medicine doc this morning (his employer is a client of mine), and he confirmed what I figured, that the posterior tibial tendon (and/or the tendon sheath) is inflamed. I was hoping he'd do a cortisone shot, but it's not an area they like to inject, so he put me on a 6-day Medrol dosepak and said that I should feel significant improvement by tomorrow already. And let's just say that I need to start running again, because I got on the scale this morning after having not run since Monday morning, and it wasn't pretty!
Everyone's logistics are different, but my wife has been finishing her long runs at our kids soccer games and cross country meets so she doesn't need to start until 7something rather than those ridiculous hours.
Yeah, I've done that several times. My two boys play at a field that is about 12 miles from my house - pretty much all downhill. My daughter is the one who threw a wrench in the works this year - she decided to play again, but she is at a different location.
This is the only way I keep myself going some days. "How can you have any pudding if you don't eat yer meat?"
Yeah, I've gotten this way also.
Ugh - as busy as the extra curricular schedule is right now tomorrow is the only Saturday we have this problem this season. But thankfully the only thing Sunday is my wife going to the Indians game at night, so she's just doing her long then instead of Saturday like usual. I'm sure we won't be as lucky in future years though. Knowing this is one reason why I'm not deciding about my next marathon until some unknown time in the future.Yeah, I've done that several times. My two boys play at a field that is about 12 miles from my house - pretty much all downhill. My daughter is the one who threw a wrench in the works this year - she decided to play again, but she is at a different location.
And the scheduling gods did not shine upon us - we have several 9am kickoffs at two separate fields. So, I still have to wake up early for at least the next couple of weeks.
This is a great question.I am avoiding the scale, I’ve got to be down a lot since spring even with the ‘see food’ diet in place and post run protein shakes.
@SteelCurtain (and others of course) From your experience with Hanson plan (i’m using beginner from the book), when did you feel confident to you could hold the tempo run for 26.2? I guess with cumulative fatigue and all that I might never feel ‘sure’ but today even with a good effort at a good HR I can’t avoid dwelling on how to stretch 9 miles into 26.2. 1 more 9m and then the 3 10m to go so plenty of more time to think about it
I did last season winter only because I was training for my 5 mile swim. I think this winter it will be mostly bike FTP. Im imagining maintenance swim and some running.Tri guys - have you taken the winter months to focus on the swim?
My last event this year is November 11 (local HM) then nothing scheduled except races with my 10yo until May 26.
That gives me 51 days in 2018, then 21 weeks in 2019. Thinking of focusing on the swim until New year's day, then kicking into a 21 week program for the HIM.
thoughts?
Oh, and my 10yo who insisted he didn't want to run this year made track team again
So not a ton of swimming ... like 2 days a week? Nice! Nothing better for burning calories than swimming IMHO. Im pretty sure thats why I got into Tri's, just so I could eat more and not be 300lbs.
I just started on heavier nutrition, but Im diggin infinit: https://www.infinitnutrition.us/
1000%
Thanks. I’ll wrap week 13 this weekend so it’s creeping closer. I was pretty beat up a few weeks ago but currently feeling ok. Likely a fleeting feeling.
So ... what were the warning signs?
I ran nearly 12,500mi without so much as a few nagging injuries over the course of 6 years before the wheels suddenly fell off. I certainly took it for granted and regret not listening more to the warning signs. You're doing the right thing here.
13 year old kids - lucky little food processing machines.
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Awesome dinner report. Forgot to mention how many bathroom trips before the meet up. Also, did either one of you call yourself a BMF outloud?2018 Meet @gianmarco Report - Official
So gianmarco was heading to the KC area for his son's soccer tournament. He had reached out a few weeks before, so we planned to meet up. After some back and forth we settled on dinner Friday night, as this seemed to be the best option.
All day Friday I kept asking myself these questions:
1. What should I wear?
2. Will he like me?
3. Should I wear a hat or style my hair?
4. What kind of food should we go eat?
Got home after work and settled into my pre-meeting routine. Decided to go with the Kansas City hick stylewear, which consisted of a long-sleeved bass pro shop shirt, jeans, and a ball cap. Wore some old Mizuno running shoes to let him know I mean business.
We met at a local neighborhood bar/grill type restaurant, which offered several different options sure to please every palate.
The Meet
I got there first, and put my name on the wait list, as it was a little busy right after work on a Friday night. I went outside to wait, and here he comes. He was a lot taller than that little picture on strava - who knew?
After exchanging pleasantries, we head in to the bar for a couple of beers. We both ordered a local Boulevard Wheat, which they delivered with a lemon wedge on the side. We head outside to wait for our table. After a couple of minutes, gianmarco discards his lemon wedge. Major points scored there. I had considered dropping mine on the bar when we got the beers, but didn't want to be rude to the bartender. I was able to discard mine at the table later, and we shared a laugh about how fruit does not belong in beers. We are now best friends.
While waiting for our table, we were outside in a bar seating area. It was a little noisy, so I asked gianmarco about his upcoming race. I think the question was something like:
"Are you ready for your race?"
So he starts going into his ethnic background. I'm sitting there thinking "WTF?" Apparently he thought I said "What is your race?"
Glad we dodged that bullet. Didn't want him to think I was some Kansas City racist hick. I'm already a Kansas City cooter, but that's where it stops.
The Dinner
So we sit down to dinner and order. We both ordered as if we had runs coming up - good basic food that wouldn't upset the GI track. His son ordered as if he had a 7:30 am soccer game the next day - chicken fingers and fries.
A quick word about his son - very polite, well mannered kid. Would answer questions with actual conversation and not just yes/no type answers. You could tell he was raised by good people.
So we have another cold beer, and have some good conversation throughout dinner about running, his race, family, all kinds of stuff. It was like we had known each other for years. Very easy conversation.
It was time for the check, and this is where it got ugly. We both look at each other, and the fight is on for the check. I give the waitress my credit card, and due to his speed, jumps up and heads her off at the wait stand. All I could do was sit there and just chuckle - at a much appreciated meal with a good dude. Thanks for dinner
The End of The Meet
We head out, and God Bless This Guy. He pulls two local St. Louis brews out of his car - a Schlafly wheat ale and a Zwickel Bavarian Lager as a gift.
All I can say is @gianmarco is a good dude. The kind of guy in person just as he is here, which is always good to see. Had a great time, and we may try and get out for a run on Sunday.
This seriously cracks me up. So, it was pretty loud overall, and when I heard the question, I'm thinking "maybe it's my tan".While waiting for our table, we were outside in a bar seating area. It was a little noisy, so I asked gianmarco about his upcoming race. I think the question was something like:
"Are you ready for your race?"
So he starts going into his ethnic background. I'm sitting there thinking "WTF?" Apparently he thought I said "What is your race?"
Glad we dodged that bullet. Didn't want him to think I was some Kansas City racist hick. I'm already a Kansas City cooter, but that's where it stops.
Nothing?
Considering a 200km ride next summer-fall. 132m is just a little longer. How long did it take you to train up for it? Right now going over 60m gets uncomfortable. I've done the 112 before but I took a while to get up to it.
WTF @gianmarco !!!2018 Meet @gianmarco Report - Official
So gianmarco was heading to the KC area for his son's soccer tournament. He had reached out a few weeks before, so we planned to meet up. After some back and forth we settled on dinner Friday night, as this seemed to be the best option.
All day Friday I kept asking myself these questions:
1. What should I wear?
2. Will he like me?
3. Should I wear a hat or style my hair?
4. What kind of food should we go eat?
Got home after work and settled into my pre-meeting routine. Decided to go with the Kansas City hick stylewear, which consisted of a long-sleeved bass pro shop shirt, jeans, and a ball cap. Wore some old Mizuno running shoes to let him know I mean business.
We met at a local neighborhood bar/grill type restaurant, which offered several different options sure to please every palate.
The Meet
I got there first, and put my name on the wait list, as it was a little busy right after work on a Friday night. I went outside to wait, and here he comes. He was a lot taller than that little picture on strava - who knew?
After exchanging pleasantries, we head in to the bar for a couple of beers. We both ordered a local Boulevard Wheat, which they delivered with a lemon wedge on the side. We head outside to wait for our table. After a couple of minutes, gianmarco discards his lemon wedge. Major points scored there. I had considered dropping mine on the bar when we got the beers, but didn't want to be rude to the bartender. I was able to discard mine at the table later, and we shared a laugh about how fruit does not belong in beers. We are now best friends.
While waiting for our table, we were outside in a bar seating area. It was a little noisy, so I asked gianmarco about his upcoming race. I think the question was something like:
"Are you ready for your race?"
So he starts going into his ethnic background. I'm sitting there thinking "WTF?" Apparently he thought I said "What is your race?"
Glad we dodged that bullet. Didn't want him to think I was some Kansas City racist hick. I'm already a Kansas City cooter, but that's where it stops.
The Dinner
So we sit down to dinner and order. We both ordered as if we had runs coming up - good basic food that wouldn't upset the GI track. His son ordered as if he had a 7:30 am soccer game the next day - chicken fingers and fries.
A quick word about his son - very polite, well mannered kid. Would answer questions with actual conversation and not just yes/no type answers. You could tell he was raised by good people.
So we have another cold beer, and have some good conversation throughout dinner about running, his race, family, all kinds of stuff. It was like we had known each other for years. Very easy conversation.
It was time for the check, and this is where it got ugly. We both look at each other, and the fight is on for the check. I give the waitress my credit card, and due to his speed, jumps up and heads her off at the wait stand. All I could do was sit there and just chuckle - at a much appreciated meal with a good dude. Thanks for dinner
The End of The Meet
We head out, and God Bless This Guy. He pulls two local St. Louis brews out of his car - a Schlafly wheat ale and a Zwickel Bavarian Lager as a gift.
All I can say is @gianmarco is a good dude. The kind of guy in person just as he is here, which is always good to see. Had a great time, and we may try and get out for a run on Sunday.
While waiting for our table, we were outside in a bar seating area. It was a little noisy, so I asked gianmarco about his upcoming race. I think the question was something like:
"Are you ready for your race?"
So he starts going into his ethnic background. I'm sitting there thinking "WTF?" Apparently he thought I said "What is your race?"
Glad we dodged that bullet. Didn't want him to think I was some Kansas City racist hick. I'm already a Kansas City cooter, but that's where it stops.
Thankfully I redeemed myself immediately thereafter with this. 
"Lose Yourself" has been my starting song for my workouts for the last few weeks.First run back was a success. I was a little worried when I woke up this morning, because the tendon felt a little sore, but it wasn't a problem. A little stiff at first, but it loosened up pretty quickly. Only really felt it on a couple of steeper hills, but no big deal. I ran for an hour, which got me 7.6 miles. With temps in the low 40s, the weather was absolutely GLORIOUS. Assuming no setbacks, gonna shoot for 12-15 easy tomorrow morning, and then back into the training plan starting on Monday morning.
Oh yeah, I was a little embarrassed when this was the second song to shuffle onto my iPod this morning.
P.S. Eminem's "'Til I Collapse" will always be my #1 running song, but this is a close #2 for when I need to get hyped...
Yeah, it did. Lungs were fine. Legs got a little heavy toward the end, but I haven’t run hardly anything fast in months. Body actually felt good in terms of my resources not being depleted. Which is what normally happens. So all systems were pretty good.
Doesn’t look like it, and I’m having trouble finding one that does. Will keep looking, though. I’ve considered just counting laps, but I feel like my runs are more pleasant when I’m not constantly thinking about how far I’ve gone & how far I have left. It’s why I hate treadmill running - I’m staring down my time/distance the entire time.Juxtatarot said:
Heel became really tender to the touch. Like if I bumped it against something without a shoe on it’d be a pretty sharp pain. During runs it would be stiff around that area of the heel and ankle but it always loosened up on a run. So I ignored it. Then getting out of bed would suck where it was super stiff and I’d limp to the bathroom. Again it would loosen up after moving so I ignored it. It snowballed over months and finally killed me during my taper and it blew up during my last marathon.So ... what were the warning signs?
... I’m asking for a friend
Everything you experienced and the symptoms you mention are the same as for me except mine seems to ebb and flow instead of just getting progressively worse. For me it seems calf tightness plays a key role.
