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 2013-10-10 1:21 PM in reply to: MSU_Brad |
Master  2167    Livonia, MI |  Subject: RE: Work your Weakness aka "Hey, Mike, STFU!" ChallengeOriginally posted by MSU_Brad Originally posted by noelle1230 I've been contemplating...I am not 100% sure what to do here. I'm *already* focusing on running, since it is by far my biggest weakness in a race. I would like to find a way to concentrate on lessening foot pain, which would also likely help my running. Maybe I'll start Saturday with 10 minutes of dedicated stretching and/or foam rolling every day for the first two weeks. Originally posted by switch Welcome Dale and Nicole! I have been thinking more about this challenge and how it can be most successful. I would like to encourage everyone to check in with the group each day (if possible), and to tell us what you have done that day to work on your weakness. Some days it might be reading, some days it might be something physical or actual training, it may even just be spending time thinking about something, but tell us about how you're addressing your weakness each day. My weakness for the first two week increment is going to be my leg injury. I am going to be very focused on getting it healthy and, hopefully, easing back into some running. Excellent, I love it. This will encourage us to do be accountable to do SOMETHING daily, even it's just gaining more info on how to improve our designated weakness. Where's Brad??? That guy is the king of daily check-ins. Sounds perfect to me. If you're around the gym on my side of town we can try to coordinate for motivation! |
| 2013-10-10 1:59 PM in reply to: noelle1230 |
Regular 1358 Jenison, MI | Subject: RE: Work your Weakness aka "Hey, Mike, STFU!" Challenge Originally posted by noelle1230 It's looking like I'll be over there one or two days next week. If the Detroit Tigers win tonight, I'll be at the home game on Wednesday night, but I might be around Monday and/or Tuesday...not sure yet.Originally posted by MSU_Brad Originally posted by noelle1230 I've been contemplating...I am not 100% sure what to do here. I'm *already* focusing on running, since it is by far my biggest weakness in a race. I would like to find a way to concentrate on lessening foot pain, which would also likely help my running. Maybe I'll start Saturday with 10 minutes of dedicated stretching and/or foam rolling every day for the first two weeks. Originally posted by switch Welcome Dale and Nicole! I have been thinking more about this challenge and how it can be most successful. I would like to encourage everyone to check in with the group each day (if possible), and to tell us what you have done that day to work on your weakness. Some days it might be reading, some days it might be something physical or actual training, it may even just be spending time thinking about something, but tell us about how you're addressing your weakness each day. My weakness for the first two week increment is going to be my leg injury. I am going to be very focused on getting it healthy and, hopefully, easing back into some running. Excellent, I love it. This will encourage us to do be accountable to do SOMETHING daily, even it's just gaining more info on how to improve our designated weakness. Where's Brad??? That guy is the king of daily check-ins. Sounds perfect to me. If you're around the gym on my side of town we can try to coordinate for motivation! |
| 2013-10-10 3:11 PM in reply to: Asalzwed |
Regular 5477 LHOTP | Subject: RE: Work your Weakness aka "Hey, Mike, STFU!" Challenge Originally posted by Asalzwed Strong work Salty. I'm excited for your races this weekend. I'm having a vicarious running life through you :)I did my core routine this morning. Pull-ups, planks and inverted crunches with 16 lb. I also did my abductor exercises. My left hip flexor has been a little sore so I think I will hold off on the strength exercises for that...
I've got a couple races this weekend and one the following weekend, so I don't want to add anything new until after those.
My coworkers want me to go bouldering with them but I know with that sport you are pretty much using your muscles to failure (not to mention I haven't been in quite some time) so I may have to also wait until after my races for that, too. I commend you on the bouldering decision. You so responsible. |
| 2013-10-10 3:13 PM in reply to: MSU_Brad |
Regular 5477 LHOTP | Subject: RE: Work your Weakness aka "Hey, Mike, STFU!" Challenge Originally posted by MSU_Brad Originally posted by noelle1230 It's looking like I'll be over there one or two days next week. If the Detroit Tigers win tonight, I'll be at the home game on Wednesday night, but I might be around Monday and/or Tuesday...not sure yet. Originally posted by MSU_Brad Originally posted by noelle1230 I've been contemplating...I am not 100% sure what to do here. I'm *already* focusing on running, since it is by far my biggest weakness in a race. I would like to find a way to concentrate on lessening foot pain, which would also likely help my running. Maybe I'll start Saturday with 10 minutes of dedicated stretching and/or foam rolling every day for the first two weeks. Originally posted by switch Welcome Dale and Nicole! I have been thinking more about this challenge and how it can be most successful. I would like to encourage everyone to check in with the group each day (if possible), and to tell us what you have done that day to work on your weakness. Some days it might be reading, some days it might be something physical or actual training, it may even just be spending time thinking about something, but tell us about how you're addressing your weakness each day. My weakness for the first two week increment is going to be my leg injury. I am going to be very focused on getting it healthy and, hopefully, easing back into some running. Excellent, I love it. This will encourage us to do be accountable to do SOMETHING daily, even it's just gaining more info on how to improve our designated weakness. Where's Brad??? That guy is the king of daily check-ins. Sounds perfect to me. If you're around the gym on my side of town we can try to coordinate for motivation! Brad? What is this "contemplating" BS? How can you resist us? This kinda challenge was made for a guy like you! As you said, you're already focused on you're running, but this helps you keep it purposeful and smart (might lessen the foot pain). IDK, your call, but we'd love to have you :) |
| 2013-10-10 3:31 PM in reply to: switch |
Regular 1358 Jenison, MI | Subject: RE: Work your Weakness aka "Hey, Mike, STFU!" Challenge Originally posted by switch You misunderstood my BS! Originally posted by MSU_Brad Originally posted by noelle1230 It's looking like I'll be over there one or two days next week. If the Detroit Tigers win tonight, I'll be at the home game on Wednesday night, but I might be around Monday and/or Tuesday...not sure yet. Originally posted by MSU_Brad Originally posted by noelle1230 I've been contemplating...I am not 100% sure what to do here. I'm *already* focusing on running, since it is by far my biggest weakness in a race. I would like to find a way to concentrate on lessening foot pain, which would also likely help my running. Maybe I'll start Saturday with 10 minutes of dedicated stretching and/or foam rolling every day for the first two weeks. Originally posted by switch Welcome Dale and Nicole! I have been thinking more about this challenge and how it can be most successful. I would like to encourage everyone to check in with the group each day (if possible), and to tell us what you have done that day to work on your weakness. Some days it might be reading, some days it might be something physical or actual training, it may even just be spending time thinking about something, but tell us about how you're addressing your weakness each day. My weakness for the first two week increment is going to be my leg injury. I am going to be very focused on getting it healthy and, hopefully, easing back into some running. Excellent, I love it. This will encourage us to do be accountable to do SOMETHING daily, even it's just gaining more info on how to improve our designated weakness. Where's Brad??? That guy is the king of daily check-ins. Sounds perfect to me. If you're around the gym on my side of town we can try to coordinate for motivation! Brad? What is this "contemplating" BS? How can you resist us? This kinda challenge was made for a guy like you! As you said, you're already focused on you're running, but this helps you keep it purposeful and smart (might lessen the foot pain). IDK, your call, but we'd love to have you I was contemplating on what my first segment of the challenge would be. |
| 2013-10-10 3:50 PM in reply to: MSU_Brad |
Regular 5477 LHOTP | Subject: RE: Work your Weakness aka "Hey, Mike, STFU!" Challenge Originally posted by MSU_Brad Originally posted by switch You misunderstood my BS! I was contemplating on what my first segment of the challenge would be. Originally posted by MSU_Brad Originally posted by noelle1230 It's looking like I'll be over there one or two days next week. If the Detroit Tigers win tonight, I'll be at the home game on Wednesday night, but I might be around Monday and/or Tuesday...not sure yet. Originally posted by MSU_Brad Originally posted by noelle1230 I've been contemplating...I am not 100% sure what to do here. I'm *already* focusing on running, since it is by far my biggest weakness in a race. I would like to find a way to concentrate on lessening foot pain, which would also likely help my running. Maybe I'll start Saturday with 10 minutes of dedicated stretching and/or foam rolling every day for the first two weeks. Originally posted by switch Welcome Dale and Nicole! I have been thinking more about this challenge and how it can be most successful. I would like to encourage everyone to check in with the group each day (if possible), and to tell us what you have done that day to work on your weakness. Some days it might be reading, some days it might be something physical or actual training, it may even just be spending time thinking about something, but tell us about how you're addressing your weakness each day. My weakness for the first two week increment is going to be my leg injury. I am going to be very focused on getting it healthy and, hopefully, easing back into some running. Excellent, I love it. This will encourage us to do be accountable to do SOMETHING daily, even it's just gaining more info on how to improve our designated weakness. Where's Brad??? That guy is the king of daily check-ins. Sounds perfect to me. If you're around the gym on my side of town we can try to coordinate for motivation! Brad? What is this "contemplating" BS? How can you resist us? This kinda challenge was made for a guy like you! As you said, you're already focused on you're running, but this helps you keep it purposeful and smart (might lessen the foot pain). IDK, your call, but we'd love to have you :) HAHAHA--Whew :) ---- I need to add on to my weakness focus. I have to be more careful with my you're/your typing. It really bugs me, and I'm making way to many mistakes, and the freakin 30 minute time limit on editing is killing me. I think internet posting has made me stupid (more stupid) and careless (more careless). :/ |
| 2013-10-10 5:33 PM in reply to: switch |
Veteran 945 South Windsor, CT | Subject: RE: Work your Weakness aka "Hey, Mike, STFU!" Challenge Despite the threat of rain, sleeping only 5 hours, stress all day with an early meeting and added emergency patients to my day...I was going to go riding the bike this afternoon despite bad weather forecasts-in the rain, cold-whatever Rode 30 miles in 1:39ish, nice and easy and I got 'er done. Didn't even get wet. Will sleep better tonight with no beeper...DW made some delish salmon for dinner too. Love that girl. 2 in a row. Consistency. I like this challenge. In medical school, I was constantly reminded to try to make my weaknesses my strength. Excellent advice... |
| 2013-10-10 5:55 PM in reply to: dtoce |
| Seattle | Subject: RE: Work your Weakness aka "Hey, Mike, STFU!" Challenge Originally posted by dtoce Despite the threat of rain, sleeping only 5 hours, stress all day with an early meeting and added emergency patients to my day...I was going to go riding the bike this afternoon despite bad weather forecasts-in the rain, cold-whatever Rode 30 miles in 1:39ish, nice and easy and I got 'er done. Didn't even get wet. Will sleep better tonight with no beeper...DW made some delish salmon for dinner too. Love that girl. 2 in a row. Consistency. I like this challenge. In medical school, I was constantly reminded to try to make my weaknesses my strength. Excellent advice... Niiiiice! Hey, my partner is making us salmon, too. Lucky us!
Make weaknesses strength, eh? I'm going to have some mighty strong hip flexors/IT bands by the end of this! |
| 2013-10-10 7:57 PM in reply to: Asalzwed |
Pro 4482 NJ | Subject: RE: Work your Weakness aka "Hey, Mike, STFU!" Challenge I've got plenty of weaknesses, but the one currently giving me fits is ice cream. B&J Coffee Coffee Buzz Buzz to be specific. The pints have been flowing through the freezer at a crazy pace. I've backed off training volume a lot this month but am still eating like I was riding 100 miles/week. Ok if I jump in with a sugar avoidance target? I'm not crazy enough to go cold turkey but am thinking 3-4 ice cream free nights a week. That's going to be a real stretch. Oh, and my glutes are weaker than my will-power so I'll probably throw a ST goal in there as well. |
| 2013-10-10 9:46 PM in reply to: kcarroll |
| Seattle | Subject: RE: Work your Weakness aka "Hey, Mike, STFU!" Challenge Originally posted by kcarroll Godspeed!!I've got plenty of weaknesses, but the one currently giving me fits is ice cream. B&J Coffee Coffee Buzz Buzz to be specific. The pints have been flowing through the freezer at a crazy pace. I've backed off training volume a lot this month but am still eating like I was riding 100 miles/week. Ok if I jump in with a sugar avoidance target? I'm not crazy enough to go cold turkey but am thinking 3-4 ice cream free nights a week. That's going to be a real stretch. Oh, and my glutes are weaker than my will-power so I'll probably throw a ST goal in there as well. |
| 2013-10-11 7:21 AM in reply to: dtoce |
Regular 5477 LHOTP | Subject: RE: Work your Weakness aka "Hey, Mike, STFU!" Challenge Originally posted by dtoce Despite the threat of rain, sleeping only 5 hours, stress all day with an early meeting and added emergency patients to my day...I was going to go riding the bike this afternoon despite bad weather forecasts-in the rain, cold-whatever Rode 30 miles in 1:39ish, nice and easy and I got 'er done. Didn't even get wet. Will sleep better tonight with no beeper...DW made some delish salmon for dinner too. Love that girl. 2 in a row. Consistency. I like this challenge. In medical school, I was constantly reminded to try to make my weaknesses my strength. Excellent advice... Way to get it done, Dale. One of the great things about working the weakness is that you never run out of material :) Another thing I like about the idea of making your weakness your strength is learning from someone who has done that. Sometimes people with natural talent in something aren't the best teachers, as they've never had to struggle and haven't had to figure how to overcome those struggles with regards to their weakness. |
| 2013-10-11 7:26 AM in reply to: kcarroll |
Regular 5477 LHOTP | Subject: RE: Work your Weakness aka "Hey, Mike, STFU!" Challenge Originally posted by kcarroll Welcome Kim!I've got plenty of weaknesses, but the one currently giving me fits is ice cream. B&J Coffee Coffee Buzz Buzz to be specific. The pints have been flowing through the freezer at a crazy pace. I've backed off training volume a lot this month but am still eating like I was riding 100 miles/week. Ok if I jump in with a sugar avoidance target? I'm not crazy enough to go cold turkey but am thinking 3-4 ice cream free nights a week. That's going to be a real stretch. Oh, and my glutes are weaker than my will-power so I'll probably throw a ST goal in there as well. Totally cool to jump in with sugar avoidance. It's probably something we could all work on a bit, or re-up on :) Glutes work is something I need to do more of too--it could certainly help my running. |
| 2013-10-11 9:33 AM in reply to: switch |
Expert 4632 Middle River, Maryland Silver member | Subject: RE: Work your Weakness aka "Hey, Mike, STFU!" Challenge Originally posted by switch Originally posted by kcarroll Welcome Kim!I've got plenty of weaknesses, but the one currently giving me fits is ice cream. B&J Coffee Coffee Buzz Buzz to be specific. The pints have been flowing through the freezer at a crazy pace. I've backed off training volume a lot this month but am still eating like I was riding 100 miles/week. Ok if I jump in with a sugar avoidance target? I'm not crazy enough to go cold turkey but am thinking 3-4 ice cream free nights a week. That's going to be a real stretch. Oh, and my glutes are weaker than my will-power so I'll probably throw a ST goal in there as well. Totally cool to jump in with sugar avoidance. It's probably something we could all work on a bit, or re-up on Glutes work is something I need to do more of too--it could certainly help my running. You got that right...I never really thought of addressing diet as part of this challenge. Awesome idea, Kim! And welcome! |
| 2013-10-11 9:35 AM in reply to: MSU_Brad |
Expert 4632 Middle River, Maryland Silver member | Subject: RE: Work your Weakness aka "Hey, Mike, STFU!" Challenge Originally posted by MSU_Brad Originally posted by noelle1230 I've been contemplating...I am not 100% sure what to do here. I'm *already* focusing on running, since it is by far my biggest weakness in a race. I would like to find a way to concentrate on lessening foot pain, which would also likely help my running. Maybe I'll start Saturday with 10 minutes of dedicated stretching and/or foam rolling every day for the first two weeks. Originally posted by switch Welcome Dale and Nicole! I have been thinking more about this challenge and how it can be most successful. I would like to encourage everyone to check in with the group each day (if possible), and to tell us what you have done that day to work on your weakness. Some days it might be reading, some days it might be something physical or actual training, it may even just be spending time thinking about something, but tell us about how you're addressing your weakness each day. My weakness for the first two week increment is going to be my leg injury. I am going to be very focused on getting it healthy and, hopefully, easing back into some running. Excellent, I love it. This will encourage us to do be accountable to do SOMETHING daily, even it's just gaining more info on how to improve our designated weakness. Where's Brad??? That guy is the king of daily check-ins. Brad, just curious: what do you do for your WU for running? Have you tried doing a light warm-up and foam-rolling BEFORE running? |
| 2013-10-11 9:37 AM in reply to: kcarroll |
Expert 4632 Middle River, Maryland Silver member | Subject: RE: Work your Weakness aka "Hey, Mike, STFU!" Challenge Originally posted by kcarroll I've got plenty of weaknesses, but the one currently giving me fits is ice cream. B&J Coffee Coffee Buzz Buzz to be specific. The pints have been flowing through the freezer at a crazy pace. I've backed off training volume a lot this month but am still eating like I was riding 100 miles/week. Ok if I jump in with a sugar avoidance target? I'm not crazy enough to go cold turkey but am thinking 3-4 ice cream free nights a week. That's going to be a real stretch. Oh, and my glutes are weaker than my will-power so I'll probably throw a ST goal in there as well. Me, too. I went from 3 sports to basically 1 without the appropriate drop in caloric intake. I'm trying, but it's tough. It just seems the appetite takes a long time to adjust to the change in training volume. |
| 2013-10-11 10:30 AM in reply to: jmhpsu93 |
Regular 5477 LHOTP | Subject: RE: Work your Weakness aka "Hey, Mike, STFU!" Challenge Originally posted by jmhpsu93 Preach it! And when the one sport you drop to is swimming, well, I really feel like I could eat all the time. Why? Why does swimming do that? Is it the cold water?Originally posted by kcarroll I've got plenty of weaknesses, but the one currently giving me fits is ice cream. B&J Coffee Coffee Buzz Buzz to be specific. The pints have been flowing through the freezer at a crazy pace. I've backed off training volume a lot this month but am still eating like I was riding 100 miles/week. Ok if I jump in with a sugar avoidance target? I'm not crazy enough to go cold turkey but am thinking 3-4 ice cream free nights a week. That's going to be a real stretch. Oh, and my glutes are weaker than my will-power so I'll probably throw a ST goal in there as well. Me, too. I went from 3 sports to basically 1 without the appropriate drop in caloric intake. I'm trying, but it's tough. It just seems the appetite takes a long time to adjust to the change in training volume. Kim, I want you to know, that now I'm craving coffee ice cream;) |
| 2013-10-11 11:00 AM in reply to: switch |
| Seattle | Subject: RE: Work your Weakness aka "Hey, Mike, STFU!" Challenge No STFU-ing for me today as I am racing tomorrow and Sunday! I supposed I could attempt to piggy back off of Kim's BRAVE challenge and refrain from the ice cream today  |
| 2013-10-11 11:16 AM in reply to: Asalzwed |
Veteran 945 South Windsor, CT | Subject: RE: Work your Weakness aka "Hey, Mike, STFU!" Challenge Originally posted by Asalzwed No STFU-ing for me today as I am racing tomorrow and Sunday! I supposed I could attempt to piggy back off of Kim's BRAVE challenge and refrain from the ice cream today You are resisting overtraining! Well done. Now go crush your races! |
| 2013-10-11 12:09 PM in reply to: Asalzwed |
Master 2167 Livonia, MI | Subject: RE: Work your Weakness aka "Hey, Mike, STFU!" Challenge Originally posted by Asalzwed No STFU-ing for me today as I am racing tomorrow and Sunday! I supposed I could attempt to piggy back off of Kim's BRAVE challenge and refrain from the ice cream today Good luck tomorrow and Sunday.......and hope the Salmon was deelish! |
| 2013-10-11 12:26 PM in reply to: noelle1230 |
| Seattle | Subject: RE: Work your Weakness aka "Hey, Mike, STFU!" Challenge Originally posted by noelle1230 Originally posted by Asalzwed No STFU-ing for me today as I am racing tomorrow and Sunday! I supposed I could attempt to piggy back off of Kim's BRAVE challenge and refrain from the ice cream today Good luck tomorrow and Sunday.......and hope the Salmon was deelish! Why thank you! It was. This was our audience as we ate:
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| 2013-10-11 12:54 PM in reply to: switch |
Pro 4482 NJ | Subject: RE: Work your Weakness aka "Hey, Mike, STFU!" Challenge Originally posted by switch Originally posted by jmhpsu93 Originally posted by kcarroll. Preach it! And when the one sport you drop to is swimming, well, I really feel like I could eat all the time. Why? Why does swimming do that? Is it the cold water?Kim, I want you to know, that now I'm craving coffee ice cream Sorry to have planted that particular craving. It's baaaad. I'm going to deal with the partial pint in my freezer tonight and then the weekend goal is to (1) not replace it and (2) not make any trips to the gelato shops in town. As for swim induced hunger.....I vaguely remember what that is like but haven't put in any yardage lately. The fishies in my masters group always hang in the sauna for a few minutes post practice to try and warm up....not sure if it actually helps though. |
| 2013-10-11 1:29 PM in reply to: Asalzwed |
Master 2167 Livonia, MI | Subject: RE: Work your Weakness aka "Hey, Mike, STFU!" Challenge Originally posted by Asalzwed Originally posted by noelle1230 Originally posted by Asalzwed No STFU-ing for me today as I am racing tomorrow and Sunday! I supposed I could attempt to piggy back off of Kim's BRAVE challenge and refrain from the ice cream today Good luck tomorrow and Sunday.......and hope the Salmon was deelish! Why thank you! It was. This was our audience as we ate:
Aw....too cute! |
| 2013-10-11 3:52 PM in reply to: noelle1230 |
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| 2013-10-11 4:43 PM in reply to: switch |
| Seattle | Subject: RE: Work your Weakness aka "Hey, Mike, STFU!" Challenge You aren't far off!!!! Actually, we gave them some fish since the little beggars were relentless. Then they puked it up on the floor and I had to clean it up. J and I were negotiating who was going to clean up and debating whether 2 piles of puke counted as one cleanup if it came from the same cat. Ah, livin' the dream! |
| 2013-10-11 6:10 PM in reply to: Asalzwed |
Extreme Veteran 1222 Tallahassee, Florida | Subject: RE: Work your Weakness aka "Hey, Mike, STFU!" Challenge I'd like to join please. I've been on a short break from doing crunches and planks and Its time to start back with some daily things. ----- Name: Pam Previous Challenge Experience: Multiple because it keeps me focused. Most recent was the Sept running challenge with several of these fine folks. Weakness: Swim, bike, run, patience, strength, consistency, core. For the next 2 weeks, I would like to focus on stretches and mini-strength sessions. The stretches are needed just to keep me happier, healthier, and less creaky. Strength, just gotta get back to them. |
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