Goofy Support Group (AKA Goofy Challenge 2010)

[cewait]

Well,

Yesterday was the final parting of my friend – the ten year old Pace Master treadmill. With a slight tear, mostly from the brisk temperatures and wind outside and being too stubborn to grab a jacket, I watched as she was disassembled and placed in the drive awaiting her final journey.

Grieving did not last long as a new young friend arrived at the same time. She is a Life Fitness T7-0. Zero miles as the assembly started. I noticed the folks who brought her to life were wearing lift belts and working really hard as they pulled her out of the crate/box. One pointed at the shipping weight of 495 pounds on the container label. She looks so lean yet is a beast. We plugged her in and I held my breath. We were using the same circuit that had failed so easily last week. Once brought up to speed and running for a few moments a quick twist of an adjustment screw to center the belt and we were off and running so to speak.

After the joy I went out and watched as they loaded my old friend. I noticed what looked to be a manual treadmill in the truck. I asked one of the guys about what had replaced the manual treadmill – he laughed, saying that was a 20 year old pace master. Man these things have really changed in 20 years. The 20 year old version’s deck was then – I guess 1.5” rollers. A really small control panel was supported by ¾” tubing. Elevation was controlled via a hand crank. Man what changes.

I ran a short hill workout after they left to beak in my new friend. Mileage on my new friend 5 miles.

 

[IMGONNABE40!]

Congrats on the great workout, Diane. Now, change your self talk to say you can complete the Goofy at that pace and see what happens!!

Congrats on the newest member of your household as well, Charles. I remember reading in my manual that I should get a separate surge protector for my TM and unplug after every use.

After posting Thursday about moving my 20 miler up to this weekend, I have decided not to do so. I was not feeling great on THursday, so I skipped my workout in favor of getting to bed early. Glad I listened to my body. I had a great workout yesterday. 30 minutes with my trainer, followed by another 30 on my own both focusing on arms and core. Next, off to the "cardio cinema" where a movie was about to start. I ended up watching the whole thing and did my typical 100 mins on the TM. After a 10 minute warm-up I did 6 miles by running the first 2 minutes of each mile 6-7 mph pace, then fininshed the mile at 4 mph. I had time for a good stretch after that and the movie was over.

I hope to hit the TM today for a bit, then do my 10 miles outdoors tomorrow. I will save the daunting 20 miles for next weekend....

For those doing 20 this weekend, what do the rest of your long runs look like?

 

[Kirsty-Leigh]

Hey Guys!

Wow everyone else seems to be doing so well and I am NOT having a good day

This week was my rest week so i have really taken it slow (mainly because I had an exam on Fri and I had to cram!) I ran on tue, although after my weekend back to backs it was a painful 3 miles I had to work on Wed so I missed my cross training and rode my bike on thurs instead of another short run. I had my test on Fri (which I aced ) and then went to see Princess and the Frog SO now we are at today, I am only doing one long run this weekend and it was supposed to be 8 miles (I picked today for it because I'm going to disney tomorrow ) Well anyway to cut long story short my stupid, stupid leg (shin splints) just wouldn't go, I was practically in tears with pain and frustration so I turned around and went home, I only did about 1mile So I went to the pool and swam 60 lengths because I was really frustrated. and now I dont know whether to run my 8 tomorrow or just take the day off and hope it is up to running next week.

A friend who runs recommended compression sleeves, do these actually work? Are they worth the money?

Anyway I have to go volunteer now, (at least 3 hours of walking round a hospital is some exercise!) I hope your training went better than mine

Kirsty

 

[cewait]

Hey Guys!

Wow everyone else seems to be doing so well and I am NOT having a good day

A friend who runs recommended compression sleeves, do these actually work? Are they worth the money?

Anyway I have to go volunteer now, (at least 3 hours of walking round a hospital is some exercise!) I hope your training went better than mine

Kirsty

Heads up and hang in there. You are too close to get too down.

Compression Sleeves - Yes I highly recommend them if you are having the issues you describe. I would ask you to look at your shoe log and make sure you are not running on borrowed time - or past time.

If you know an orthopedic Doc see if you can get him to write a script for compression sleeves. Don Joy prodects are the top of the line for working through injuries. Avoid the wannabe prducts at the drug store. The advantage of a remedial sleeve is that they have a neoprene component that will help keep the area warm.

Otherwise head to triathlon/running store and get a pair from them. You can go with full tights, sleeves or socks (my daughter call them nerd socks)


http://www.2xu.com/compression/index-calfg.html
http://www.skins.net/us/en/Products/BioAcceleration_Technology/sport/sox/default.aspx
http://www.cw-x.com/
Note CW-X is really a Kenesio tape technology embedded in tights....
http://www.trisports.com/cep-mens-o2max-compression-socks.html
CEP is the grandfather of the compression clothing market.


NOTE As I was typing this I realized that I really need you to think about when and how these shin splints started. If they started suddenly and you cannot point at shoes or a big change in miles or just starting to run on a new type of surface visit an othopedic doc SOON. There is always a fear of stress fracture at this point in training. It can very well present itself as shin splints in a runner. I would hate to see you push through something that you are not aware of nor should push through.

 

[Duanerice]

Looks like a lot of miles here.

I did 5 Friday night then 19 today. Not pretty. My feet really hurt toward the end. I am just getting tired of running. Actually I am getting tired of getting up at 5 am every Saturday to get out before the heat. I was tired today and would have given anything to go back to bed. Trust me I thought about it

One more long run but I can't do it until Thursday the 24th. I am going to Milwaukee next weekend and doubt that I will be running much!

Soon it, real soon.... Can't wait to start my taper.

enjoy all,
Duane

 

[ultramickeymouse]

I use compression sleeves from Bio Skin. They are a god send for my shins. I never do a race(or training without them).

 

[Tiger Lily 03]

8 miles done today. Cold. Sunny. Lovely day. 8 miles, not lovely, but done.

 

[Kirsty-Leigh]

Hey, thanks once again for your advice and help.

I got the shin splints when I was training for the princess 1/2, I over-trained and my shoes were too worn out and I increased my miles way too fast and I basicly did everything completely wrong! After the princess I took months off and let it heal, I stuck to swimming and biking and went through many shoes and insoles trying to find something to work, I finally found a pair that worked and started MfM walk/run program which works much better for me!

But occasionally (and lately Less occasionally) the pain returns and makes I impossible to run, my shoes are brand new (3 weeks old) and I haven't increased my miles more than 10% but I think everytime I am running the double digit miles it's like picking at an old scab and I irritate it, then I will give it some time off and it feels fine again! I just think my body dissagrees with my idea of being a runner!

As for the ortho dr, I am here on a visa and have crappy insurance and no money so that is kinda out of the question, but I might try the compression sleeves to get me through Goofy, right now I am willing to try anything!

Kirsty

 

[DianeL]

Kirsty-Leigh... I hope your shins are feeling better. I was thinking of you yesterday. Read your post before running out. Ice and motrin is what I would start with. This close to the race I'd probably go with an extra rest day with the hope of a healed leg over the miles. i'm sending up positive thoughts, prayers everything that your shins get to feeling happy soon.

Lily excellent on those 8 miles. Living in a cold state too, those days when you get in those 8 miles sometimes is as tough as a 16+ days. The cold, bright blue sunny sky is lovely but the chill on the legs not so lovely. Yay for doing the miles!

Syko... That is sooo cool that the rangers will let you borrow that! Hope you have fun when you get out!

Chris.... I say now that I don't know how you did 12 miles on the TM but someday I'll be following in your path. Well at least the able to do 12 on a TM Good job in staying on it and getting those 12 miles! Hope you were able to get out this weekend and get a break from the TM

Duane... I don't know how people do those early morning runs. I'm not alive at that hour! LOL I thought of you though yesterday. It was like 37 when I started my outside miles and so I thought of you as I was only partially bundled, no face mask and only a pair of pants over long underwear oh sure there was a fleece pull over involved too and ear muffs. but i used a normal baseball hat! Day dreaming of a temp above 40

Well I finally did it!!!! I got a bit creative to get there but I managed a total of 20 miles for Saturday. Started with 8 miles at the gym running at 13:03. Then drove home, grabbed a cheese sandwhich (starving) and then bundled up because I knew I was going to be moving slower. Finished 12 miles outside at a avg of 15:47. I walked all the way down to another sub and walked up and down ever street still I hit mile 19 then headed home. That finally mile was a killer more because I was mentally done. I was really quite sick of walking around Mile 17 though. It was dark by then and I was bored and now able to smell people's dinner wafting out. Legs feel pretty good today, last night walking up the 1 step in our house or rather going down it was not fun. I iced twice and motrin along with not doing anything. Kept my sore calf up and today it's good. I on the other hand am exhausted still! Day off today! Woohoo!!!

Hoping the miles are treating you all well and those that are healing sending you PD thoughts. Christine? I'll say around 15 for now and maybe around mile 18 on 1-10-09 I'll admit to 14 pace

 

[cewait]

Kirsty-Leigh... Ice and motrin is what I would start with.

Let's try Ice and Tylenol and avoid NSAIDs at this point in time.

 

[IMGONNABE40!]

10.2 in the books for today. I went to a different course, almost totally flat. What a difference. I averaged 12.41 minutes/mile. I will be happy with that for the marathon.

 

[DianeL]

Let's try Ice and Tylenol and avoid NSAIDs at this point in time.

Gosh darn it! I thought I had deleted that! I had seen you had replied to her and thought I'd deleted all my thoughts on the matter *sigh* I'd personally go with YOUR advise I never have Tylenol in the house I really should. Actually I was working on my list of things to get for the trip and I think I will add Tylenol to what I need to by yet and just leave the Motrin to home.

Told ya I was tired! Now I'd better check to see that I DID turn the oven off after lunch LOL

 

[cewait]

10.2 in the books for today. I went to a different course, almost totally flat. What a difference. I averaged 12.41 mph. I will be happy with that for the marathon.

I would also !!!! Though I doubt I would be at Disney either. I am sure you were 12 miles/minute

Gosh darn it! I thought I had deleted that! I had seen you had replied to her and thought I'd deleted all my thoughts on the matter *sigh* I'd personally go with YOUR advise I never have Tylenol in the house I really should. Actually I was working on my list of things to get for the trip and I think I will add Tylenol to what I need to by yet and just leave the Motrin to home.

Told ya I was tired! Now I'd better check to see that I DID turn the oven off after lunch LOL

Diane - no probs, I just wanted to get the NSAIDs message out. While most would never have an issue, there is a larger enough perconetage of folks who could get in trouble with NSAIDs and a marahton attempt. Seriously was not picking at you.



THis was a 25 mile weekend. I ran my longest training run of the last 6 years yesterday; 18 miles. It was a non-event run and felt good throughout. I did have to slow up more than I would like to have through the last 3-4 miles but the miles are under the belt. I then went out and ran 7 this morning at marathon pace; or what was marathon pace last year. A little tight in the early couple miles but loosened up well and that allowed me to push though 6.5 when I brought it home with a nice jog. I am thinking that I will run one more longish weekend after Christmas then taper the first week of January. Ideally would do that last long run this weekend but I still feel like I am in a building phase and want to bring that into marathon weekend.

I had a Goofy goal of 6:40 this year but am thinking an 8:00 flat looks really good!

I for one am ready to get past this year and start on the Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow!

 

[Castaway Cay Goddess]

Hello all! I hope everyone is getting in their miles with the holiday's in full swing!

Coach: Sorry to see your old treadmill go. I'm sure you have wonderful memories with her. But, just think of all the new memories you will have with your new exercise partner!

Duane: I'm with you, my feet are killing me by the end of the long runs, I am simply getting tired of running and am excited to start my taper!!

I did 12 yesterday in the sunshine. Still cold, but, it's Michigan, what can I expect. It was actually nice. It's funny how 12 doesn't seem so long after you've done 20 (and died through it!!)

20 on the docket for the upcoming week-end. I've already looked ahead at the weather. As of now sunny and mid-30's. Let's hope it stays that way - or gets a few degrees warmer. I take a break about mile 15 and warm up for 15 minutes. I don't know if that is technically the way you are suppose to train. But, it takes the edge off of being frozen for me.

Good luck everyone on their long runs this week. We're almost ready to taper!!!!!

Shelly

 

[IMGONNABE40!]

I would also !!!! Though I doubt I would be at Disney either. I am sure you were 12 miles/minute

Coach--you have me going even faster!! No, I didn't sprout a motor this week!! My pace averaged 12:41 minutes/mile. And, I am happy with that.

What are NSAIDS? If I am going to stay away from them, I should know what they are!!

 

[syko]

NSAIDs = nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.

I did 45 in 3:31 today it was 85, I just get use to it being cold and then it heats back up again.

I might not be doing the goofy, my babysitter has had to pull out, so a friend said that we could use hers, but they have pulled out too!!!

Kids Knite Out are fully booked.

I'm waiting to hear from a couple of people so please keep your fingers crossed for me.

 

[cewait]

Like Syko said but common and brand names will help understand what you are looking to avoid

Aspirin
Ibuprofin (Advil, Motrin)
Naproxen (Aleve)
Celecoxib (Celebrex)

As always, if you are prescribed a med even the above do what your doctor ordered. Though let them know of you plans. NSAIDs can create kidney issues odue to the stress of race day.

 

[WDWFAN9]

Hi Team, it's been awhile since I've reported in. I won't even begin to try to catch up with everyone.....

Training has been going well, and I crossed off my 18th half marathon state this past weekend - SC! Anne and I actually did almost 23 miles - we completed the half, grabbed some food, made a pit stop, and then headed back on the course to walk in with Wendy. Kiawah is beautiful and we had a great time. Only bummer - I got a few blisters, and just don't understand why. I wear the same socks, do the same routine, and sometimes I blister, but most of the time I don't. It is very worrisome with Goofy just around the corner.

Happy training everyone.

 

[Castaway Cay Goddess]

Pat,

1/2 the distance in 1/2 the states.......that sounds like something I would consider doing. I love to travel and what a great excuse!!!! My husband is going to roll his eyes. But, lucky for me he likes to travel too!!

Nice job on completing 18!!! That's quite an accomplishment!

 

[IMGONNABE40!]

Awfully quiet around here... Guess everyone is busy with their training!!

Good luck to all of us!

Off for a session with the PT and hopefully a hill workout on the TM today. Skipped yesterday due to visiting friends at a nursing home.... Gotta get those things done too I guess!!