Slowtwitchsteve
This is my coffee mug choice for this morning - Because now I can.... That was one HECK of a lot of work for a coffee mug! ;)
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FIT
great IMTX Race report
This race was HOT (and HUMID)!! I don’t think anyone (racers or spectators) would disagree with that statement. I was talking to one of the medical volunteers after the raced, and she said that t... read more
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Congrats:
great race report . Great race
1 day ago
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Such a great race, Steve! The heat was insane. I found myself laughing at points because it seemed so ridiculous! I ran with a few athletes who were here doing their 5th, 7th, 10th, IM and all said that yesterday was the most brutal race they had ever done. 15.5% dnf rate!
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You are amazing!! Congrats ironman!! You did it!!
about 7 hours ago • Like
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RUN
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Really fast running there considering the speed you already put out earlier in the day. Solid racing, Steve! What's next??
about 12 hours ago • Like
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VELO
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swim
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Congrats:
Nice swim today! You had one huge workout. Great job!
about 21 hours ago
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So how did you like the canal mosh pit? Great swim.
about 16 hours ago • Like
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Fantastic swimming, Steve! I likened the canal to a washing machine effect. I looked over to the right and left of me and saw people walking...I stayed in the middle because there was no way I would chance someone snapping a picture of me walking during my swim!!
about 12 hours ago • Like
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omg good luck!!!!!!!!!! how exciting!
3 days ago • Like
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Good luck!
3 days ago • Like
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Whoa!! Good luck!
2 days ago • Like
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#IMTX Time to take the bike up to the Woodlands!! Here we GOOOO!!
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Pretty!!
3 days ago • Like
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Good luck Steve and have a great time
3 days ago • Like
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Sweet!
3 days ago • Like
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RUN
20 Minute Run 2.6 mi 00:20 07:41 pace
I decided yo give my bidy a little but of a shake out - Morton's neuroma felt mediocre.... Mild discomfort, bearable. I am OK with this scenario for race day - l just need to keep my broken l... read more
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The bidy thanks you! You ran a marathon with a broken leg?! (I am making a shocked face)
4 days ago • Like
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Good call, looks like you are ready! Keep your core cool on race day, use the sponges!
4 days ago • Like
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Hang in there Steve and good luck on Saturday.
3 days ago • Like
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Thanks guys!
@Ann - I didnt actually run WITH a broken leg - I broke it in late October, and the doctor cleared me to "start" running two months later (as pain allowed) in early January (two days before the Houston Marathon) - My only training run was to the end of my driveway & back to make sure I still knew how to run. Not the best scenario, but I already had my registration and decided to experience the Start line - I started, and (unexpected) didnt stop until the Finish line.3 days ago • Like
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IMTX Swag!!!
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woohoo!
5 days ago • Like
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The bag is awesome. Are you going to the banquet tomorrow night?
5 days ago • Like
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Good luck. Maybe I'll catch you at the finish. I am a finish line volunteer.
4 days ago • Like
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I have a Morton's Neuroma in my left foot... UUUUGH!! Anyone know of a quick heal trick for one of these? Race Day is Saturday with it without a Morton's Neuroma.
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I have heard people have had some success with steroid injection, but I don't know if you want to mess with that this close to the race. Also, I am somewhat leary of using something that can mask the pain. You need to know if you are doing more damage. Tough call, Steve!
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Thanks guys!! I soaked it in a pot of ice water last night before bed - and it seems better this morning (but not healed). I'm going to plan to do the same thing each night up until the race. It has been getting a little bit better each night since Sunday (the flare up day) - So it may be more or less well by Saturday morning, but I am sure that 140.6 miles will put it through the ringer (especially the 26.2 miles). I'm just going to have to deal with it...
5 days ago • Like
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@Mika - Thank you so much for the link!! I am going to read it today.
@Steve - I was thinking about KT Tape also, but am worried about puting something foreign in my shoe for that long of a race - it may change my gait, and cause other issues....
@Drake - It's between my 1st & 2nd toe (big toe & 2nd toe) - I have had issues with this before, but havent had them for a while....5 days ago • Like
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RUN
good Brick (Part 2 of 2) 4 mi 00:30 07:36 pace
This run felt pretty strong off of the bike. The heat & humidity is definitely becoming a factor, but my body seems to be handling it OK for now - Race day is only going to be hotter though - ... read more
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VELO
good Brick (Part 1 of 2) 37.03 mi 02:01 18.3mph pace
I had to get this one done early today to be available for Mothers Day - HAPPY MOTHERS DAY TO ALL YOU MOMS OUT THERE!!
Ride felt pretty strong - Temps are warming up - Mid 70's with Humidity ... read more
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Nice bike ride before run! I hope you had a good day.
8 days ago • Like
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#dailymission What is your favorite post-race indulgence? Immediately after the race - Coconut milk - YUM!!! The following weekend (with no training) - Don Julio Resposado! Pura Vida!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Corona light!! The next day for lunch - big chocolate milkshake.
9 days ago • Like
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I crush spoonfuls of peanut butter in the morning before my races. :) Along with a big cup of organic oatmeal.
9 days ago • Like
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I'm gonna try that
9 days ago • Like
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VELO
THP Ride 16.48 mi 00:58 17.0mph pace
Warm temps for this ride - upper 80's with heavy humidity. It felt pretty good. But I only brought one water bottle with me, and got pretty thirsty - should have brought two water bottles. ... read more
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I blame the burger! Two water bottles on a 16 mile ride is totally unexpected! Hahaha... Well done. Nice hour! The big day is getting close!!
9 days ago • Like
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Nice work. It is getting hotter. I am really wondering how you pulled off Ironman training AND coached a soccer team. Wow.
9 days ago • Like
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Thanks guys!
@Ann - I blame the burger too! :) and Yes... It is gettig CRAZY close... Yikes!!... and Hooray!!! I might have to get a nice bottle of tequila for the following weekend - Lake time in two weeks!!!
@Kc - I have been pulling off ironman training and soccer coaching the ENTIRE training (ie:every Saturday) - it has been very tricky & crazy - I'm looking forward to a Saturday where I can sit around and do nothing but chill & relax- note my tequila comment to Ann. ;)9 days ago • Like
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Nice Job:
nice ride today...
9 days ago
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RUN
good Morning Run in Terry Hershey ... 6.04 mi 00:52 08:35 pace
It rained a LOT last night. Very humid, but comfortable temps this moring. I needed to get this run in before my daughter's soccer game (I am the coach). I really didnt feel like getting ou... read more
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#dailymission Running in the dark: is it safe - I always use the motto - "As soon as you think it is safe, it's NOT". Though running in the dark is sometimes inevitable, always be a... read more
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#dailymission For all the dailymiler parents out there: How do you balance parenting and being an athlete? How do you make it work - EARLY MORNINGS are essential! and I am NOT an early morning per... read more
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Well, I am a parent of four, but there all grown and either graduated college already, or still in college! Honestly, I didn't start working out until about 5/6 years ago when my son was entered high school. With their swimming and school, there wasn't anytime for me. But now it's all about me which is awesome~~ Hang in there!!
11 days ago • Like
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it's not easy but i find it works best when i have a weekly plan for fitting it all in around what kids/hubby are doing. I try to log into my training peaks on sunday and see what my son and i have scheduled for the week (we have the same coach) and write it on the family weekly calendar which is in plain view in the kitchen. i am not naturally a morning person either but have had to become one and actually enjoy getting most workouts done early.
10 days ago • Like
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Absolutely, you have to get used to early mornings. It also helps set a good example for the kids
10 days ago • Like
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RUN
good THP evening Run 3.83 mi 00:29 07:31 pace
It continues to warm up here in Houston.... Temps in the mid to upper 70's with humidity in the mid-70's... Not the most comfortable run, even though it was kind of short.... Just trying... read more
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Awesome run.
11 days ago • Like
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like the speedy pace
10 days ago • Like
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swim
good Lunchtime gym swim 2500 yd 00:48 33:32 pace
I have been trying to get a swim in this week, and things just never seemed to work out. Glad I finally got one in!! Not much to say about this one... just a lot of back & forth - no drills.
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Nothing wrong with just back and forth! Good swim!
11 days ago • Like
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Slowtwitchsteve
AWESOME WORK
1 day ago • Like
I almost bought that one, bit opted for the red one instead. Still felt amazing drinking from it today!
about 13 hours ago • Like
Did you do butterfly too? Congrats
about 3 hours ago • Like