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  1. SeaBee
    Jaws, FWIW, the race predictor is semi useless. It does not take anything into account (such as age, etc) other than VO2Max you are currently on. So my predictor and somebody half my age with the same VO2Max will be exactly the same. Good luck for the marathon!
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    No shucks Andrew, that's a bummer! I've had some calf niggles and it's not lekker - esp whilst the physio is busy treating it! Hope it's not too serious and you heal up quickly.
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    I have an almost similar situation, but... reverse. Having had my gall bladder removed many years ago, I started feeling nauseous at the most weird times, costing me several withdrawals in some key rides. Then it started becoming an everyday feeling. Went through the whole shebang of tests to hear that nothing is wrong - fortunately. And then the fact of the gall bladder came up, the doc started laughing and said well that's a simple fix. So now I'm on a daily med and have had no ill effects since - for the last year+ already. That includes W2W, severeal marathons, Oceans, absolutely no nausea issues. So I know exactly how you feel, esp whilst not knowing what is causing this. And carrying something like Rennies or Tums or such is never a bad idea - helps with cramps as well... Not sure about Gaviscon - but it works the bomb for a slight nauseous feeling!
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    Hacc, that is a significant difference. Just transition gradually - and most likely only after your big race for the season. I went from 8-10 mm to zero drop without issues, but gradually. And now I jump around between low-drop shoes and since I rotate so frequently, my calves are happy. Generally between 0 and 6. Somehow 4 seems to be the sweet spot, but that may just be because my preferred brand (currently) has a 4 drop.
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    Well done Mudsimus! That is an awesome feeling to complete your first marathon - and to do it in your target time, so much better! As for the anti inflammatories - not the best idea. You use that only if you are really requiring it to heal an injury. If you really need them, you should be running because you are injured. And running with them stuffs up kidneys if you're not taking on enough water, plus you can worsen whatever niggle you're trying to heal, because you're oblivious to the pain and damage you're causing. For most of my runs I only take water, some long mountain session a far bar or gel just to refuel a bit. And after a really hard/long session a choc milk. (And a beer!) As for progress, my foot is starting to come along nicely and did a slightly longer run for the first time in ages. Darn, it is amazing how quick you "unlearn" to run - I ran really slowly yesterday and it was still a struggle to just get to 17 k's! Been used to just running slow 10's (feedback and rehab) and cycling for a couple of months now. But at least things are starting to look up!
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    Not to be nit-picking... but if that's (bit I bold-ed) the case, you don't need a program to get you to run 10k in under an hour, because 6min/k is exactly an hour for 10k's? Back to the original question - it will (as with the cycling) come with time. And some days not. Some days your RPE says one thing and you feel like rubbish, only to feel the buzz at the end of a k and see you're actually flying, that's why you're a bit short of breath - or the other way around! Do most of your training at slower than race pace speeds - and do not ramp up too fast. It will feel like you're just faster than walking at times, but as the mileage ups, the added strains of running will compound if you're running too hard every day/time. The old adage of high mileage does you no good if you puts you on the sideline instead of the start-line. Ask one who is returning from injury...
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    My routine is very scientific. Warm up: Put on running clothes. Stretch: Put on socks and tekkies. Added warm up for bonus points: walk out front door. If/when I do stretch, it is afterwards. (That is actual stretching, not taking off shoes and socks...) I may not be the best person to ask, but that is my honest answer...
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    YES! I also tend to get some phantom pains during a taper as well. Suddenly an Achilles will be sore, just for hals an hour, then it's fine. Then you'd walk around and suddenly "feel" your calve. Then a bit later an ankle would be stiff, so it continues. Happy days! Rest well and klap it!
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    Give it a TRI

    SeaBee replied to Beesrib's topic in Multisport

    Usually on every three - deliberately went to four in an attempt to force myself to slow down. Hmmm... but I understand what you're saying. Nibali, thanks - you're giving me hope!
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    Give it a TRI

    SeaBee replied to Beesrib's topic in Multisport

    Thanks for the feedback, guys. EmJay, will have a look at that plan tonight at home. For background - I am running and cycling fit. I never swam in my life. So getting to a first length for me was an accomplishment! Somebody did have a look and helped a bit to ensure that I don't drown on my attempts to do that first length. So I am now at the "you can actually swim, but need to build up swimming fitness" stage. What I did yesterday was in line with what was suggested. I forced myself to breathe out slower, slow down, only breathe in on 4 strokes. That actually also helped me concentrate on getting a bit more rhythm and be able to get more work done on the stroke itself. But ja, I suspect part of the problem is (still) being a bit panicky about the whole water encounter...
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    Give it a TRI

    SeaBee replied to Beesrib's topic in Multisport

    Okay, due to injury and illness my training is a bit of a pipe dream at this stage. But I did get back in the water at least over the weekend. So question for those who can still remember starting swimming. What's the best way to build up to a distance of uninterrupted swim? I swim one length, nearly die, repeat a couple of times. Yesterday I did my first back-to-back lengths. One there and one back. So is best to do as I usually do, just getting used to it and maybe to back-to-back lengths twice a session, then move up to 3 back-to-backs? Or how the heck did you guys get to swim that far in one go? I somehow have to get myself swimming 400m non-stop before end Feb.
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    It's more a deadline than a plan! Enter for XTerra, then find somebody to help with swimming - from scratch!
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    Seeing my physio again tomorrow, off from running till (at least) then. Don't want to go 3 steps back by starting too early, esp since it's semi-okay not to run all that much now. I have a bike and I'm still attempting not to drown.
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    I don't get why they just leave an option there to donate like the current option. Or all defaulted rewards automatically become donations. Yes, I know the answer, but still...
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    That's it Frosty! Well done! Stick to the plan... Soon you'll find it to be so easy. What once was your goal, later becomes your warm-up! I still remember very vividly going out for a run late at night so nobody can see me, just a couple of years ago. It's the same now with my swimming!
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    Whooohooo! Most replied-to topic on the (bike)hub!
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    Had the same a while ago on the Suunto I used at that time. How old is the battery in your HR strap?
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    Give it a TRI

    SeaBee replied to Beesrib's topic in Multisport

    So, quick update... I agree with everything above. It's freaking difficult! And yes, if you try to improve all at once, everything falls apart! So I really appreciate having been told yesterday (session 2) that it's okay. I have the basic elements. My arms work, my legs work - lots to improve, but I can get from one side of the pool to the other. So first get your swimming fitness up, we can sort out technical improvements later. What helps is that I'm also apparently good at recognising what I'm screwing up and trying to correct it. But ja, at this stage, esp towards the end of the session I did not need somebody outside the pool telling me I'm going okay and then everything falls apart from 3/4 through the length! So now first (swimming) fitness - and that's on me.
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    Seems I might survive! Within one session some stuff around my forefoot and specifically the big toe) was released. Always great fun. Marked improvement already in the area. Looks like it's simply overload and gradual strains taking it's toll - and fortunately I went in time. And surrounding areas - even my bridge started collapsing due to this and is now comparable to the other foot. And apparently my special trait in the world (always knew I was a special case) is that I have the most flexible feet she's ever seen. Of all things...
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    Hello and good luck Frosty! It's very doable, just don't start off too fast or load up too quickly. Be patient. Otherwise you'll become a patient. Speaking of which, I'm off to the physio in the next couple of minutes. Have this dull pain in my foot the last couple of weeks (to a month), extremely painful and worsening under certain running conditions, and quite fine at other times. Go figure... So Frosty, beware... take it easy!
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    Thanks! Unfortunately only odd sizes in the ones I was looking at - and the one I really want to try out is not on special!
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    Give it a TRI

    SeaBee replied to Beesrib's topic in Multisport

    So noob had his first swimming session on Tue - crazy time of the year to try and schedule training sessions after hours. Could hardly move my shoulders and neck without pain yesterday, felt as if I tore both rotator cuffs - sommer all of the muscles in there! Good to go today, back in pool tomorrow and hopefully over the weekend as well, with hopefully a next session lined up for next Tue. Lots to learn.
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    Get both! You know you want to... Depends on how much trail you run and how tech the trail is. Since you are used to running low drop shoes, maybe keep an eye out for specials on the Inov-8's? Also as mentioned above, I do most of my shopping at yellow ticket sales. Really could not be bothered whether it's a season or two ago's shoe. And -since it seems you're also a Saucony fan- actually got my Peregrines there at a really nice price. Likewise for road I got a set of FF Zante for under 1k and can save training mileage on the Freedoms.
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    Really like them! They do fit a bit different to the Kinvara. But they just want to take off! Thusfar I am even contemplating them for longer runs. Think longest I've done was a half, but they're "advertised" for longer runs and my feet was still really very happy after the half. They do feel a bit more direct underfoot for me. So as such, I won't describe them as highly cushioned. But strangely comfortable - maybe it just suits my style. Then again, Kinvara almost similar. I justified the price by utilising Vitality Shoe booster... Otherwise I agree. I buy all my other shoes (except Altra's, which never are) on special.
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    Kinvaras don't last all that long. I shocked the sales guy when I got my Freedoms to replace Kinvaras when I said I got about 700 out of it. But by then it was in about the same condition as Cobus described! And I got some pains on every run, so it was time.
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