Diet and Exercise 2010: Whatever it takes

[BUT09]

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Ouch... did you get hit in the head? I'm hardly a doctor, but that sounds like concussion symptoms.

Yeah, side of head and neck with a hockey stick, since the jerk decided he'd rather play baseball than hockey, I guess. And it was the one game I forgot to wear my mouthguard.

It's definitely a mild concussion.

 

[alfablue]

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Question for those of you who are runners:
tcbg and I are doing the Couch to 5K program together. We're on Week 2, so the running/jogging isn't that intense. I feel great after each run/jog (though not always during ), so I was thinking about increasing the workouts to everyday, rather than every other day. The program is built for 3 days a week and it says not to increase, even if you feel you can. Thoughts on whether they're just being precautionary or whether I should just stick to their plan...?

Stick to the plan.

http://www.runnersworld.com/article/0,7120,s6-238-244--8257-1-1X2X3X4X5X6-7,00.html

I'm still deciding on what plan I choose for this fall's Marathon- and am at least leaning toward Hal Hingdon's lower miles than our coach's suggestion. It's about 100 miles less over the 18 weeks.

If you feel like increasing, run a *little* faster. Or a little farther. But 3 times a week should work fine. Don't be afraid of running more than 3 miles for your 5k. Once you get used to running, going for over an hour isn't all that hard.

For your plan, run some more. On week 2, perhaps do 2 min of jogging and then 90 sec of walking. Or even just move 10 seconds- 100 sec of jogging, 110 sec of walking- something minor like that.

 

[jmh]

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Yeah, side of head and neck with a hockey stick, since the jerk decided he'd rather play baseball than hockey, I guess. And it was the one game I forgot to wear my mouthguard.

It's definitely a mild concussion.

I recommend rest and slashing the guy in the junk next time you see him.

 

[nmupiccdiva]

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Question for those of you who are runners:
tcbg and I are doing the Couch to 5K program together. We're on Week 2, so the running/jogging isn't that intense. I feel great after each run/jog (though not always during ), so I was thinking about increasing the workouts to everyday, rather than every other day. The program is built for 3 days a week and it says not to increase, even if you feel you can. Thoughts on whether they're just being precautionary or whether I should just stick to their plan...?

I'm with what Alfa just said. Overdoing it is the mistake a lot of beginning runners make. Stick with the plan until you get more of a base endurance built up, or you complete the plan you have.

 

[MissThundercat]

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Those of you that were talking about dumping soda a few days ago - wondering your thoughts on drinking alternatives. I'm not big on water (it doesn't have enough taste for me), but am okay with tea. Also, what are your thoughts on something like Crystal Lite? Just as bad as soda? I'm looking for a low calorie flavored drink that won't kill me or my teeth. Thanks for the input!

Try sparkling water or adding some fruit to it. I drink a lot of tea, either green or yerba mate, sweetened with a dash of honey. I've also tried diet soda made with stevia rather than aspartame; it's actually pretty good.

Question for those of you who are runners:
tcbg and I are doing the Couch to 5K program together. We're on Week 2, so the running/jogging isn't that intense. I feel great after each run/jog (though not always during ), so I was thinking about increasing the workouts to everyday, rather than every other day. The program is built for 3 days a week and it says not to increase, even if you feel you can. Thoughts on whether they're just being precautionary or whether I should just stick to their plan...?

Stick to the plan.

http://www.runnersworld.com/article/0,7120,s6-238-244--8257-1-1X2X3X4X5X6-7,00.html

I'm still deciding on what plan I choose for this fall's Marathon- and am at least leaning toward Hal Hingdon's lower miles than our coach's suggestion. It's about 100 miles less over the 18 weeks.

If you feel like increasing, run a *little* faster. Or a little farther. But 3 times a week should work fine. Don't be afraid of running more than 3 miles for your 5k. Once you get used to running, going for over an hour isn't all that hard.

For your plan, run some more. On week 2, perhaps do 2 min of jogging and then 90 sec of walking. Or even just move 10 seconds- 100 sec of jogging, 110 sec of walking- something minor like that.

I'm with what Alfa just said. Overdoing it is the mistake a lot of beginning runners make. Stick with the plan until you get more of a base endurance built up, or you complete the plan you have.

And I'm in agreement with alfa and 'diva. Just stick to the plan, build up your base, and then speed up or slow down as you see fit.

As for my new gym, I like it. It's just an open floor with weights on one side, cardio on the other, and doesn't have anything too fancy.

 

[winger]

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Shows what 6-7 day workweeks and eating at your desk can do to you, even if you can find time to workout.

I think I reads somewhere that in terms of weightloss 80% of it is diet driven. I wish I could find the article I just read, I am not sure if it was in Women's Health or Whole Living, but it was a breakdown of which is better Diet or Exercise. Bottom line, both are important but each one addresses different items that are part of your overall health.

I think I might work out more/harder if I had Michigan's strength and conditioning team yelling at me like I did there. And if that's how they treated a bunch of women, I wonder what they are like to the football team.

I definatly need someone yelling at me, or just simply the pressure of just quiting infront of a group.

I finally joined a gym this afternoon. Found a simple one that just had cardio and weights, was open 24 hours (with keycard access), and costs a mere $35/month. It'll be nice working out at 6 AM without waking everyone else up...

Nice. At somepoint I will need to find a place with a pool. But I am still a couple of months from that. Still building the strength back up in my shoulders for that. I do feel confident that with crossfit when I get back into the pool this time, training will go much much better.

In the meantime, since I can't run Seaway, I decided to make up for it by running the Coast Guard 10K in Grand Haven next month, the Hey Radio 5K in August, and the Old Boys' 1/2 in September, all with my eyes on getting ready for Detroit in October.

When and where are those runs, maybe I will come up for one of em.

Those of you that were talking about dumping soda a few days ago - wondering your thoughts on drinking alternatives. I'm not big on water (it doesn't have enough taste for me), but am okay with tea. Also, what are your thoughts on something like Crystal Lite? Just as bad as soda? I'm looking for a low calorie flavored drink that won't kill me or my teeth. Thanks for the input!

I think it depends on the person. For me, I love drinking water, second only to pepsi. If you were to line up 100 sugar drinks (without pepsi) and water, I will pick water everytime. It is just pepsi. So for me, I dont want to find a replacement for it, I just want it gone.

Right now I am down to every other day. So maybe next week it gets bounced again. Hopefully for good!!!

And I am starting to come out of my overall paleo detox fog. Grains are gone, dairy is gone, Eating a ton of protein and veggies and I am starting to get my energy back. Just need to ditch this last bit of soda.

I have to say that there are times when I hate running (usually when we "up" the amount of jogging in our training program), but the feeling afterward is truly awesome. (tcbg and I are working through our second week of Week 2 in the Couch to 5K program. Because neither one of us is in great shape, we're doing each "week" twice to insure that a) we don't overdo it and b) to be sure we don't hurt ourselves by increasing too quickly.

Good plan, being injuried sucks and it might end up discouraging you. You guys should find a race to do. You can always run/walk it approrpiate for whatever level you are moving at that week, but it gives you a goal. And there are soooo many good races in Boston.

**** I was going to suggjest this one but it is a 5 miler, you should do a 5k for a first one, but it is a fun race.
http://www.ollieroadrace.org/

Anyways you can look at coolrunning.com for races by state. Shoot for something around labor day. And dont feel like you need to run the whole thing. I would do 5k's with my mom, she would walk I would run, then I would go back and make her run the end. (cause I am mean like that)

I generally opt for straight water, but I agree that adding a few shots of fruit juice can be helpful to give it some flavor. One of my buddies also adds slices of lemons, limes or oranges to his water pitchers. I think you'd have to change that out frequently, but it's a good way to add flavor. If I'm working out or working in the yard on a hot, sultry day (right now our heat indexes are above 100), I go for powered Gatorade in the water bottles.

Yeah I will hit gatorade especially if i am playing hockey at night. I find I have a real hard time rehydrating before I go to sleep, even if I drink a ton of water. So the gatorade seems to help me absorbe it better and then I dont get the evil deydration headaches.

Currently getting very frustrated with not doing anything, but I have headaches and vertigo courtesy of an ******* with a hockey stick in my game Sunday night.

It has taken a LOT of self control not to go to crossfit, but I went yesterday and felt sick just doing sit-ups, so I'm trying to not be an idiot and take a couple of days off.

It is so hard not to go isn't! I wanted to go in yesterday but I had been in the last two days in a row. I still have some soreness from Mon & Tues workout and I want to make sure I am good for hockey on friday. So I think I might just do an easy jog today to make sure everything is healed up.

Try sparkling water or adding some fruit to it. I drink a lot of tea, either green or yerba mate, sweetened with a dash of honey. I've also tried diet soda made with stevia rather than aspartame; it's actually pretty good.

And I'm in agreement with alfa and 'diva. Just stick to the plan, build up your base, and then speed up or slow down as you see fit.

As for my new gym, I like it. It's just an open floor with weights on one side, cardio on the other, and doesn't have anything too fancy.

I also agree stick with the plan. But that doesnt mean if you want to go for a walk on one of your off days you can't. You can take that desire to move and just go for a lesuirely walk, or do some stretching. Get a foam roller!! Seriously why did no one tell me about foam rolling before! That way you can embrace the momentum to keep on moving, without doing too much in terms of the workout plan.

 

[Sloe Gin]

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did a 36 mile ride yesterday.

have I mentioned that I love being in Denver? I'm really making good use of my time off, which helps me. I also bought new shoes yesterday, Mizuno Wave Inspire 6. I head out of town late Friday night for a 4 day trip, but I'm back in Denver Tuesday night, then I have 4 days off again.

 

[BUT09]

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It is so hard not to go isn't! I wanted to go in yesterday but I had been in the last two days in a row. I still have some soreness from Mon & Tues workout and I want to make sure I am good for hockey on friday. So I think I might just do an easy jog today to make sure everything is healed up.

It's really hard! Yesterday was a Hang Squat Snatch ladder 1-10, followed by 80 burpees for time. I REALLY wanted to go. But I still felt like crap. Today the headache is much more mild and I don't feel like I'm going to throw up, which is good.

I have a hockey game tonight, which a person with any common sense would skip, but I'm clearly lacking.

 

[alfablue]

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did a 36 mile ride yesterday.

have I mentioned that I love being in Denver? I'm really making good use of my time off, which helps me. I also bought new shoes yesterday, Mizuno Wave Inspire 6. I head out of town late Friday night for a 4 day trip, but I'm back in Denver Tuesday night, then I have 4 days off again.

AWESOME!

Just wait until you go to Vegas (BABY!)... as you run by the panting people who are out of breath, you'll wonder- where did all of this oxygen come from???

I think it's time for you to start climbing mountains. I remember seeing a LOT of people climbing Mt Evans on a bike. It only peaks at 14,500 ft....

 

[DisplacedCornellian]

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Question for those of you who are runners:
tcbg and I are doing the Couch to 5K program together. We're on Week 2, so the running/jogging isn't that intense. I feel great after each run/jog (though not always during ), so I was thinking about increasing the workouts to everyday, rather than every other day. The program is built for 3 days a week and it says not to increase, even if you feel you can. Thoughts on whether they're just being precautionary or whether I should just stick to their plan...?

I agree with everybody else - stick with the plan. Running places a lot of stress on your bones and joints, especially for those of us who are carrying a few extra pounds. When I decided to start running a couple of months ago (as opposed to just using the elliptical), I tried to jump in full throttle, and my body was having none of it. After a few runs, my knees and hips were throbbing, and it took a couple of weeks before I felt back to normal. After that, I found the Couch to 5K program and have been giving that a go - I'll finish up week 4 tomorrow. No aches or pains so far.

If you want to stay active on off-days, you could try to incorporate some weight training, or do some other low impact cardio (do you have access to a bike or elliptical?).

 

[winger]

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It's really hard! Yesterday was a Hang Squat Snatch ladder 1-10, followed by 80 burpees for time. I REALLY wanted to go. But I still felt like crap. Today the headache is much more mild and I don't feel like I'm going to throw up, which is good.

I have a hockey game tonight, which a person with any common sense would skip, but I'm clearly lacking.

Burpees are a tool of the devil!!!

This is today's workout that I really want to go in for:
200m Sprint
1 Round of “Cindy” (5 pullups, 10 Pushups, 15 Squats)
200m Sprint
2 Rounds of “Cindy”
200m Sprint
3 Rounds
200m Sprint
4 Rounds
200m Sprint
5 Rounds

but I need to get my medium run in for the week but I cant wait till I have the strength and stamina to be able to do a 3 on 1 off schedule.

I agree with the lack fo common sense when it comes to hockey.

AWESOME!

Just wait until you go to Vegas (BABY!)... as you run by the panting people who are out of breath, you'll wonder- where did all of this oxygen come from???

Yeah I will be one of them. But I think two of my friends from college are going to come out to the half marathon too! Do we know where we are staying at yet?

 

[Sloe Gin]

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Just wait until you go to Vegas (BABY!)... as you run by the panting people who are out of breath, you'll wonder- where did all of this oxygen come from???

I think it's time for you to start climbing mountains. I remember seeing a LOT of people climbing Mt Evans on a bike. It only peaks at 14,500 ft....

haha, as Winger blows past me and makes me cry like a little girl.

We're going to try to go up to Aspen next week and ride to Maroon Bells. We did that last year, and it was awful going up (averaged about 6 miles an hour on the way up) but was amazing going down (44.5 miles an hour!)

 

[winger]

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haha, as Winger blows past me and makes me cry like a little girl.

We're going to try to go up to Aspen next week and ride to Maroon Bells. We did that last year, and it was awful going up (averaged about 6 miles an hour on the way up) but was amazing going down (44.5 miles an hour!)

na don't be silly. You wont start crying until I fireman's carry you over the last 3 miles, while braiding your hair.

This is what folks from my gym are doing this weekend:
http://www.warriordash.com/

The only times that were left were sunday, so I couldnt sign up, since I am off to Phoenix for a couple of days. One more state down, 5 left to go!

 

[Sloe Gin]

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na don't be silly. You wont start crying until I fireman's carry you over the last 3 miles, while braiding your hair.

This is what folks from my gym are doing this weekend:
http://www.warriordash.com/

The only times that were left were sunday, so I couldnt sign up, since I am off to Phoenix for a couple of days. One more state down, 5 left to go!

it'll be so much fun. I haven't nailed down a hotel yet, but I'll get cracking on it.

And which states do you have left?

 

[winger]

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it'll be so much fun. I haven't nailed down a hotel yet, but I'll get cracking on it.

And which states do you have left?

Yeah I agree, this half marathon in vegas is going to be awesome!

The states I have left are:
Washington
Oregon ( I am trying to get sent to a conference in Portland in October)
Nevada (which will be covered twice this year in Sept and December)
Alaska
Arizona (will be checked off as of Sunday)
and North Dakota (which I think I will be doing for thanksgiving)

 

[Sloe Gin]

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Yeah I agree, this half marathon in vegas is going to be awesome!

The states I have left are:
Washington
Oregon ( I am trying to get sent to a conference in Portland in October)
Nevada (which will be covered twice this year in Sept and December)
Alaska
Arizona (will be checked off as of Sunday)
and North Dakota (which I think I will be doing for thanksgiving)

yeah, there's gonna be so many people that I know doing it, it's gonna be awesome.

States that I have to hit: Alaska, Oregon, Delaware, Connecticut, Rhode Island, and New Hampshire.

 

[BUT09]

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Kicked out of CrossFit this morning by one of the coaches. Told me he won't let me work out until I've seen a doctor.

...I hate doctors.

 

[winger]

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yeah, there's gonna be so many people that I know doing it, it's gonna be awesome.

States that I have to hit: Alaska, Oregon, Delaware, Connecticut, Rhode Island, and New Hampshire.

You could do three of those in a weekend. How about we plan to run Boston in 2012 and then hit the other three.

Kicked out of CrossFit this morning by one of the coaches. Told me he won't let me work out until I've seen a doctor.

...I hate doctors.

Go to the doctore, you will get better faster and then you can go back to working out.

 

[MissThundercat]

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When and where are those runs, maybe I will come up for one of em.

I also agree stick with the plan. But that doesnt mean if you want to go for a walk on one of your off days you can't. You can take that desire to move and just go for a lesuirely walk, or do some stretching. Get a foam roller!! Seriously why did no one tell me about foam rolling before! That way you can embrace the momentum to keep on moving, without doing too much in terms of the workout plan.

Coast Guard Run is July 31
Hey Radio 5K is August 14
Old Boys' 1/2 Marathon is September 18

The Old Boys half starts and ends at the Old Boys Brewhouse.

As for taking a walk, I've been doing that more and more often, at least until I'm told that my sling can come off for good. Starting Sunday, I'll be using the leg weights at the gym, and Monday, I'll be sure to cover at least 4 miles on the treadmill.

 

[ScottM]

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Coast Guard Run is July 31
Hey Radio 5K is August 14
Old Boys' 1/2 Marathon is September 18

The Old Boys half starts and ends at the Old Boys Brewhouse.

If you happen to be around MSP in September.

http://www.blubberrun.net/

I ran it a few years ago wearing a pancho and sombreo. And my buddy ran it wearing a Batman costume.