Re: Diet and Exercise 2010: Whatever it takes
3. Sub 5-hour marathon; can't decide whether I'm racing Chicago, Indianapolis, Detroit, or Grand Rapids.
I say Chicago!
Maybe make the B-Level team next season. I'm torn, because I really like the women on the C team, but I think if I push myself I could definitely improve enough to make it, since the coach told me I was one of two "bubble" players this year.
That was one of my goals for next year, but it seems that where I just moved to, I should just be excited there are womens teams. Then again I could start playing with men, the view in the locker room would certainly be better.
The trainer is very important as he/she will give you the tools to work out on your own, also. They will show you the proper way to use the machines, free weights, and cardio machines. They will help you set up an excerise plan with your goals in mind.
I agree, a good trainer can do I think there important things for you.
1) provide an efficent and effective workout plan, which it will get you the most bang for you buck in terms of time you put in.
2) provide a variety in that workout plan, you need to keep your body guessing for it to continue to lose the weight.
3) Make sure you are doing the excersies correctly and push you to your limites, proably alot harder than you can on your own.
if any of you are interested in a roadtrip, Quiz and I are doing the
Las Vegas 1/2 marathon in December. After completing an Olympic triathlon in August, that should give us the time we need to train. Anybody want to join us?
I am strongly considering that. Especially since Nevada is one of the final 6 states I need to visit!!
Anyone know how to prevent or treat shin splints?
I find getting a pair of running shoes properly fit is key. I used to really struggle with shin splints in HS. Granted I did the worst possibly even for someone with flat feet, the hurdles. But thinking back, I would use proably one pair of sneakers for the entire season (indoor and outdoor). Consider how much I ran then compared to now (now is about 3-4 times a week), I proably should of been going thru 5-6 pairs a year.
Since getting my shoes properly fitted but a running store (in the boston area Marthon Sports is great, I need to find a new one in Il now). You will be given shoes that are the best fit for your fit, gate, and fitness goals. I have not had problems with shin splints at all since HS. The other nice thing about going to a running store is the will also generally back their fitting. About a year ago, brooks discountinued the shoe I was using, so I went to the similar shoe made by brooks. That shoe gave me blisters. When I went back into the store (after having worn them for 4 weeks), the gave me a new (different pair) in exchange. I was totally ready to pay outright for a new pair, but that kind of service is just hard to find these days.
Generally your local running store will also support alot of the local races.
My Goals for the year
1) Lose 50 pounds.
2) Once the snow is gone walk/bike to work 3 days a week. I purposly found an apartment closer to my job for this very reason.
3) Eat my veggies. I have already signed up for the local CSA (which delivers!), and I feel confident now that I am on my own, I will be eating alot better.
4) Complete a half marathon (spring)
5) Complete the chicago marthon (fall)
6) Find me a new hockey team
I also would like to note that these goals also line up with my plan to get out of debt. I only have the student loan, but its good sized. So I am living like a poor college student (while still budgeting for some fun) and I think I will have it paid off in 3 years.
I would like to try training for a tri again, but my shoulder still hurts from time to time. So I think I will spend this year getting healthy again, lose the weight I have been carrying around for the last 4 years, and try some dualatholns in the fall. As much as I really want to do a tri, right now destorying my shoulder just doesnt seem worth it. But I think by adding in some yoga, i can strenghthen my core. Right now the shoulder pain is just tendonitis, so I can proably make it stronger and then swimming would no longer be a concern.
I have to say I have been here for 2 days I am already eating better because I control my meals and my apartment complex does have a modest sized gym but with high quality equipment. I plan to take advantage of it starting today (Tuesday I moved all my crap in, and wednesday I spent the afternoon being aggrivated at various insituations in relation to updating my current my info).
but it does take aim a the running shoe industry and how it has actually led to an increase in running related injuries (including shin splints).
At least with the women they are typical a) more fit and b) I'm not interested anyway, so who cares?