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45 minute tempo run

Mitch 1 01:17
Dave C. 9 05:52
Gabe 13 18:09:19
Jim 11 13:30:35
Dave L 15 20:00
Dan 16 21:43
Dennis 6 8:32:00

32min run this morning, 1hr on the trainer tonight.

Mitch 1 01:17
Dave C. 9 05:52
Gabe 13 18:09:19
Jim 11 13:30:35
Dave L 16 21:32
Dan 16 21:43
Dennis 6 8:32:00

37 minute tempo run this morning.

Mitch 1 01:17
Dave C. 10 06:29
Gabe 13 18:09:19
Jim 11 13:30:35
Dave L 16 21:32
Dan 16 21:43
Dennis 6 8:32:00

55 minutes on the drainer There is No Try

Mitch 1 01:17
Dave C. 10 06:29
Gabe 13 18:09:19
Jim 12 14:25:35
Dave L 16 21:32
Dan 16 21:43
Dennis 6 8:32:00

Planned rest day today. Pretty sure this was the first time I've ever run 7 straight days and my body is thankful for a day off.

I have been off the bike and running as I dropped my motorcycle on my big toe the other day. I am kind of hobbling around the house now but I dont know if I can hack riding a bike as I dont think I will be able to bear putting the shoes on, certainly no chance of running. I will be losing the nail for sure and right now the toes is just multiple shades of purple and even pressure from walking is still a little painful.

I threw on some flat pedals and tried it with a pair of crocs. Doesnt seem horrific but the Intensity will have to be lower as I cant really push hard on the pedals without jamming my toe in the shoe. Better than nothing I hope.

Put 1 hr on the trainer.

Edited by DaveL 2015-12-19 3:00 PM

1hr on the trainer

Mitch 1 01:17
Dave C. 10 06:29
Gabe 13 18:09:19
Jim 12 14:25:35
Dave L 17 22:32
Dan 16 21:43
Dennis 6 8:32:00

5 mile run today

Mitch 1 01:17
Dave C. 11 07:04
Gabe 13 18:09:19
Jim 12 14:25:35
Dave L 17 22:32
Dan 16 21:43
Dennis 6 8:32:00

Damn Dave, that sounds awful. Heal quickly!

Dave: ouch!!! Rest up.

Adding Thur(1 hour bike, 45 min swim, 17 min run), Fri (30 min run), Sat (32 min run) and Sun (50 min swim and 31 min run).

Mitch 1 01:17
Dave C. 11 07:04
Gabe 13 18:09:19
Jim 12 14:25:35
Dave L 17 22:32
Dan 20 26:08
Dennis 6 8:32:00

Finished my first official week of Boston training with a 10 mile run yesterday.

I just picked up a Garmin Vivoactive to replace the Fenix3 I returned a while back. I kept hoping Garmin would solve the GPS issues with the Fenix but after several months of updates it appears they will never get it right on that watch. I read somewhere that the GPS chip is directional, so it has a hard time maintaining a signal when it's not pointed directly up at the sky. Seems like an odd feature for a device that is explicitly designed for numerous activities where this is isn't the natural hand position. Anyway, Amazon and Best Buy both have the Vivoactive on sale for $199 with the HR monitor, so I decided to give it a try. I know it doesn't have a specific triathlon mode but I've come to the realization that it's not that important to me. I've never once tracked a swim and I have enough to think/worry about while swimming in a race without trying to look at my watch, so I believe the bike and run modes will be adequate. Also there are some 3rd party triathlon apps available that I might try out eventually.

So far I like that the Vivo has the same customization options as the Fenix through app, widget and data field downloads, as well as all the smartphone notifications. The big trade-off for me is the aesthetics - I'm not a big fan of the square Apple watch style of the Vivo and will likely never wear it as a day-to-day watch, whereas the Fenix looks awesome as an everyday watch. But that's just my personal preference, lots of people seem to like the square look.

For reference I also looked closely at the Suunto Ambit3 and TomTom Multisport Cardio, since I would've been happy to get away from Garmin, but both had too many quirks and the price was right on the Vivo.

Tonight will be my first run in it so we'll see how it goes.

Mitch 1 01:17
Dave C. 12 08:20
Gabe 13 18:09:19
Jim 12 14:25:35
Dave L 18 23:42
Dan 20 26:08
Dennis 6 8:32:00

45 min runch at MAF

Dave- a motorcycle to the toe- ouch.

Mitch 1 01:17
Dave C. 11 07:04
Gabe 13 18:09:19
Jim 13 15:10:35
Dave L 18 23:42
Dan 20 26:08
Dennis 6 8:32:00

adding Monday's 32 min run and 1 hour swim

Mitch 1 01:17
Dave C. 11 07:04
Gabe 13 18:09:19
Jim 13 15:10:35
Dave L 18 23:42
Dan 21 27:40
Dennis 6 8:32:00

Skipped my run and went for a 1 hour trainer ride tonight.

Mitch 1 01:17
Dave C. 12 08:04
Gabe 13 18:09:19
Jim 13 15:10:35
Dave L 18 23:42
Dan 21 27:40
Dennis 6 8:32:00

45 min runch at MAF

Mitch 1 01:17
Dave C. 12 08:04
Gabe 13 18:09:19
Jim 14 15:55:35
Dave L 18 23:42
Dan 21 27:40
Dennis 6 8:32:00

Catching up on the months totals:.

Mitch 1 01:17
Dave C. 12 08:04
Gabe 13 18:09:19
Jim 14 15:55:35
Dave L 18 23:42
Dan 21 27:40
Dennis 19 29:50:31

Adding Tues - trainer 1 hour, run 31 min, swim 50 min

Mitch 1 01:17
Dave C. 12 08:04
Gabe 19 26:53:13
Jim 14 15:55:35
Dave L 18 23:42
Dan 22 30:01
Dennis 19 29:50:31

Tender, Its actually the flexing of the toe that is the most painful so walking is okay but I cant go too long, running is out for now. Biking is okay because the shoes are stiff soled and I cant really flex the toe. The Dr said I would lose the nail but it doesnt look too bad right now. I am anticipating another week until being back to 100%.

thanks for asking.

30min easy ride yesterday to try out the bike shoes again - went okay. 1hr regular ride tonight so back on schedule

Mitch 1 01:17
Dave C. 12 08:04
Gabe 19 26:53:13
Jim 14 15:55:35
Dave L 20 25:12
Dan 22 30:01
Dennis 19 29:50:31

38 minute run this morning.

Mitch 1 01:17
Dave C. 13 08:42
Gabe 19 26:53:13
Jim 14 15:55:35
Dave L 20 25:12
Dan 22 30:01
Dennis 19 29:50:31

I've used the Vivoactive for a trainer ride and an outdoor run and so far I really like it. Very easy to set up and customize (much like the Fenix3). I ran this morning in dense clouds and steady rain and it lost my pace once or twice while under tree cover, but for the most part it seemed spot-on. Even though I don't love the shape of it, it's surprisingly light and comfortable while running. It only allows 3 data fields per screen whereas the Fenix allows up to 4, but so far that seems to be plenty, especially since you can cycle through 3 screens per activity. I can't really comment on battery life yet. I charged it out of the box on Sunday and it's only gone down a tiny bit but the GPS has only been on for my 38 minute run this morning.

I'm glad you've been happy with your Fenix3. I really wish I could've kept mine but running pace is the most important feature for me and it was inaccurate from the beginning. I could've tried another unit but to be honest I didn't have the patience to go through the back-and-forth with Garmin over GPS accuracy in a $500 watch. I know there are lots of people out there who have no issues with their Fenix3 but unfortunately I wasn't one of them!

Easy 4 miles this morning

Mitch 1 01:17
Dave C. 14 09:13
Gabe 19 26:53:13
Jim 14 15:55:35
Dave L 20 25:12
Dan 22 30:01
Dennis 19 29:50:31

60min on the trainer

Mitch 1 01:17
Dave C. 14 09:13
Gabe 19 26:53:13
Jim 14 15:55:35
Dave L 21 26:12
Dan 22 30:01
Dennis 19 29:50:31