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2013-12-13 10:20 AM
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Swam 900 m, and then changed and ran 1.25 miles outside. 18F and a bit of snow on the ground! The running streak continues!


2013-12-13 12:06 PM
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Dale, what is the significance of 117 miles?

Marathon peak month?

since I've been doing triathlon over the last 3 years, my running volume has dwindled...my peak month since I stopped 'running' has been 116 miles in a month and I want to beat it selfish, but I need help for motivation

Sounds like a good goal!  I'll be following along, but I won't be running 117 miles....that would be too big of a jump for me, but I hope to be there soon.  I'm sitting at right about 20 miles/week.

I think it's time for some new shoes....one of my pairs needs to be retired.  Will be going to the LRS this weekend to see what I can find.  Looking for something with a little more cushion, but nothing crazy (i.e. no Hokas -- tried them and didn't care for them).

2013-12-13 12:06 PM
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Originally posted by el penguino Swam 900 m, and then changed and ran 1.25 miles outside. 18F and a bit of snow on the ground! The running streak continues!

You're a beast!!!  Keep it up

2013-12-14 8:05 AM
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Good luck to our dear, dear Salty--race starts at noon, I believe.  We'll be thinking of you today, Adrienne. Xo!!!!

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2013-12-14 11:51 AM
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My toes are cold just looking at those pictures!!

Go Salty!  Looking forward to hearing about it after

2013-12-14 2:30 PM
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End of the running week update!
< - See the happy penguin?

Day 1- 3.1 miles (5K Turkey Trot)
Day 2- 1 mile run
Day 3- 2 mile run
Day 4- 3.4 mile walk
Day 5- 1.5 mile run
Day 6- 2.1 mile run
Day 7- 1 mile walk

Day 8- 3.2 mile run
Day 9- 1 mile run (treadmill-ick), 600 m swim
Day 10- 2.1 mile run felt good from beginning to end. :D
Day 11- 1.25 mile run felt good! 700 m swim
Day 12- 2.3 mile run
Day 13- 1.15 mile run
Day 14- 1.34 mile run, 800 m swim

Day 15- 4.15 mile run
Day 16- 1.12 mile treadmill, 850 m swim
Day 17- 2.68 mile run
Day 18- 1.25 mile run
Day 19- 2.68 mile run. 11F. still got too hot.
Day 20- 1.25 mile run, 900 m swim
Day 21- 1.25 mile run after 1000 m swim (10 X 100)


2013-12-14 2:31 PM
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And is it time for a new 2 week weakness?

I think this two week is nutrition. Swimming and running are going pretty well, so I'd better eat better to support them!

Laying off cookies and extra chips/unhealthy snacks. Eat better, smarter.

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2013-12-14 4:18 PM
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Originally posted by el penguino

End of the running week update!
< - See the happy penguin?


Nice job! Terrific consistency.

That IS a happy penquin.
2013-12-14 7:51 PM
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Originally posted by el penguino Swam 900 m, and then changed and ran 1.25 miles outside. 18F and a bit of snow on the ground! The running streak continues!

Nancy, I'm impressed with your consistency and the fact that you can go from a swim workout to running outside in a VT winter. That requires some HTFU for sure.  Nice!

2013-12-15 2:08 AM
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Originally posted by el penguino

And is it time for a new 2 week weakness?

I think this two week is nutrition. Swimming and running are going pretty well, so I'd better eat better to support them!

Laying off cookies and extra chips/unhealthy snacks. Eat better, smarter.
Thats a brave goal for a fortnight that includes Christmas Day! Good on you.

Mine for the next 2 weeks is to stick to my training plan, which means training 6 days a week.
2013-12-15 5:35 AM
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Originally posted by el penguino

And is it time for a new 2 week weakness?

I think this two week is nutrition. Swimming and running are going pretty well, so I'd better eat better to support them!

Laying off cookies and extra chips/unhealthy snacks. Eat better, smarter.
Thats a brave goal for a fortnight that includes Christmas Day! Good on you.

Mine for the next 2 weeks is to stick to my training plan, which means training 6 days a week.


Ooooh, didn't notice that. Better revise to be good except for Christmas Day!


2013-12-15 6:19 PM
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Got a run in today! Didn't actually have to dadge any snowplows but I was very careful. We got about 6 inches of snow, the roads were slippery.


Here is the pic of the road I was running:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/37201105@N04/11389081655/
2013-12-15 7:16 PM
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I had a great race!!!! The course was SO tough. About 2-3 minutes off PR type of course. It was very, very competitive so I feel pretty good about being something like the 200th fastest club xc unner in the nation ill certainly give more details later as I am terribly hungover. Got some fun shenanigans to share. We may or may not have stolen a brew cycle (look it up) and ridden it through the awards banquet...
2013-12-15 9:38 PM
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Originally posted by Asalzwed I had a great race!!!! The course was SO tough. About 2-3 minutes off PR type of course. It was very, very competitive so I feel pretty good about being something like the 200th fastest club xc unner in the nation ill certainly give more details later as I am terribly hungover. Got some fun shenanigans to share. We may or may not have stolen a brew cycle (look it up) and ridden it through the awards banquet...

Of course you did!  Glad you had a good race and some fun too. Can't wait to hear all about it!

2013-12-16 7:55 AM
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Originally posted by Asalzwed I had a great race!!!! The course was SO tough. About 2-3 minutes off PR type of course. It was very, very competitive so I feel pretty good about being something like the 200th fastest club xc unner in the nation ill certainly give more details later as I am terribly hungover. Got some fun shenanigans to share. We may or may not have stolen a brew cycle (look it up) and ridden it through the awards banquet...

Awesome on all counts. 

2013-12-16 10:11 AM
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Originally posted by Asalzwed I had a great race!!!! The course was SO tough. About 2-3 minutes off PR type of course. It was very, very competitive so I feel pretty good about being something like the 200th fastest club xc unner in the nation ill certainly give more details later as I am terribly hungover. Got some fun shenanigans to share. We may or may not have stolen a brew cycle (look it up) and ridden it through the awards banquet...

GJ Salty!  The race looks epic.  It makes me look forward to USAT Nationals next year.



2013-12-16 10:29 AM
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That's my teammate/friend Joe in the orange on the left who eventually went on to win the whole thing! Also, this photo is VERY telling of the course. I'll be 20-25 people DNFed in each individual race due to the conditions. 

2013-12-16 2:31 PM
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Alright, here is my RACE REPORT

2013-12-16 4:58 PM
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Originally posted by msteiner

Originally posted by Asalzwed I had a great race!!!! The course was SO tough. About 2-3 minutes off PR type of course. It was very, very competitive so I feel pretty good about being something like the 200th fastest club xc unner in the nation ill certainly give more details later as I am terribly hungover. Got some fun shenanigans to share. We may or may not have stolen a brew cycle (look it up) and ridden it through the awards banquet...

GJ Salty!  The race looks epic.  It makes me look forward to USAT Nationals next year.

Yo, how was your HM? 

2013-12-16 5:35 PM
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Originally posted by el penguino End of the running week update! < - See the happy penguin? Day 1- 3.1 miles (5K Turkey Trot) Day 2- 1 mile run Day 3- 2 mile run Day 4- 3.4 mile walk Day 5- 1.5 mile run Day 6- 2.1 mile run Day 7- 1 mile walk Day 8- 3.2 mile run Day 9- 1 mile run (treadmill-ick), 600 m swim Day 10- 2.1 mile run felt good from beginning to end. :D Day 11- 1.25 mile run felt good! 700 m swim Day 12- 2.3 mile run Day 13- 1.15 mile run Day 14- 1.34 mile run, 800 m swim Day 15- 4.15 mile run Day 16- 1.12 mile treadmill, 850 m swim Day 17- 2.68 mile run Day 18- 1.25 mile run Day 19- 2.68 mile run. 11F. still got too hot. Day 20- 1.25 mile run, 900 m swim Day 21- 1.25 mile run after 1000 m swim (10 X 100)

Great job!!!

Consistent! THAT'S what it's all about.

2013-12-17 7:52 AM
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Originally posted by Asalzwed

Alright, here is my RACE REPORT

Noticed who some of your teammates were. Mike Sayenko was actually on a team as part of another site I was on before. Incredible speed. Wasn't able to follow as much as he had some really persistent injuries during that time. Just would not go away. Mostly ended up riding a bunch in the hopes of maintaining some fitness. Was able to pull things together for that 2:14 in the Chicago marathon, which I actually got to see with a few of the fast guys running there. Has he been able to run more consistently again?



2013-12-17 8:27 AM
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Originally posted by Asalzwed

Originally posted by msteiner

Originally posted by Asalzwed I had a great race!!!! The course was SO tough. About 2-3 minutes off PR type of course. It was very, very competitive so I feel pretty good about being something like the 200th fastest club xc unner in the nation ill certainly give more details later as I am terribly hungover. Got some fun shenanigans to share. We may or may not have stolen a brew cycle (look it up) and ridden it through the awards banquet...

GJ Salty!  The race looks epic.  It makes me look forward to USAT Nationals next year.

Yo, how was your HM? 

It went well.  I ran a 1:32 like I did in september, but I'll take it considering the cold I had recently.  I held with the "runner" triathletes for the first 10k and attacked some just to keep it interesting.  I'm a lot closer to them now than I have been.  Next season should be interesting.

2013-12-17 9:13 AM
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Originally posted by Asalzwed

Alright, here is my RACE REPORT

Noticed who some of your teammates were. Mike Sayenko was actually on a team as part of another site I was on before. Incredible speed. Wasn't able to follow as much as he had some really persistent injuries during that time. Just would not go away. Mostly ended up riding a bunch in the hopes of maintaining some fitness. Was able to pull things together for that 2:14 in the Chicago marathon, which I actually got to see with a few of the fast guys running there. Has he been able to run more consistently again?

oh wow, yeah, small world! He just ran a 1:03 HM on 6 weeks training. But considers himself semi retired but I don't know the details. I just happened to hear him say that on the bus.
2013-12-17 10:52 AM
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Originally posted by msteiner

Originally posted by Asalzwed

Originally posted by msteiner

Originally posted by Asalzwed I had a great race!!!! The course was SO tough. About 2-3 minutes off PR type of course. It was very, very competitive so I feel pretty good about being something like the 200th fastest club xc unner in the nation ill certainly give more details later as I am terribly hungover. Got some fun shenanigans to share. We may or may not have stolen a brew cycle (look it up) and ridden it through the awards banquet...

GJ Salty!  The race looks epic.  It makes me look forward to USAT Nationals next year.

Yo, how was your HM? 

It went well.  I ran a 1:32 like I did in september, but I'll take it considering the cold I had recently.  I held with the "runner" triathletes for the first 10k and attacked some just to keep it interesting.  I'm a lot closer to them now than I have been.  Next season should be interesting.

And when is your marathon?

2013-12-17 10:55 AM
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Originally posted by Asalzwed

Originally posted by msteiner

Originally posted by Asalzwed

Originally posted by msteiner

Originally posted by Asalzwed I had a great race!!!! The course was SO tough. About 2-3 minutes off PR type of course. It was very, very competitive so I feel pretty good about being something like the 200th fastest club xc unner in the nation ill certainly give more details later as I am terribly hungover. Got some fun shenanigans to share. We may or may not have stolen a brew cycle (look it up) and ridden it through the awards banquet...

GJ Salty!  The race looks epic.  It makes me look forward to USAT Nationals next year.

Yo, how was your HM? 

It went well.  I ran a 1:32 like I did in september, but I'll take it considering the cold I had recently.  I held with the "runner" triathletes for the first 10k and attacked some just to keep it interesting.  I'm a lot closer to them now than I have been.  Next season should be interesting.

And when is your marathon?

Jan. 11.  Got two more long runs before taper, 2:50 (about 21 miles) and 3:00 (about 23).

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