Congrats Tricia!!

Tricia finished her first 5K this morning -- the Race Judicata 5K! She was AWESOME; charging up hills, sprinting (and passing two other competitors) to the finish. You rocked it, girl!!

Does that hurt?

Some soreness and aches due to running are common, especially at the beginning of training.

PAIN DURING TRAINING:
1. Ice: 10-15 minutes 3 times a day to the area. Ice applied directly to skin can cause frostbite. Apply the ice pack (or a bag of frozen veggies) to the area with a layer of material between it and your skin. You may ask: what’s best, ice or heat? In any injury in which there is active swelling early on, ice is best for the first few days after the onset of pain. If swelling goes away after a few days, either ice or heat can be helpful -- whichever seems to help most.
2. Medications: Aspirin or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatories (NSAIDs) such as Advil, Motrin, Aleve, ibuprofen, naproxen, etc., can be helpful for a short period of time for specific pain or body soreness. Certain caution should be used, however. If you are allergic to aspirin or have had problems with ulcers, kidney or liver disease, you should not take antiinflammatories. You should not take NSAIDs right before a run, only after a workout and again 6 - 8 hours later. If you take antinflammatories for 2 weeks and still have symptoms, it's time to call your doctor.

PAIN RELIEVERS DURING LONG RUNS AND ON RACE DAY:
Recent medical research has shown that nonsteroidal anti-inflammatories (NSAIDs) such as Advil, Motrin, Aleve, ibuprofen, naproxen, etc., may be harmful to long-distance runners’ kidney function. Acetaminophen (Tylenol), on the other hand, has been shown to be safe. NSAIDs are thought to increase the possibility of hyponatremia during long-distance running, because they decrease blood flow to the kidneys and interfere with a hormone that helps the body retain salt. Therefore, it is recommended that on marathon day (specifically, beginning midnight before you run) you do not use anything but acetaminophen (Tylenol), if needed, until after you have finished the race, are able to drink without any nausea or vomiting, and have clear-to-yellow urine. Then, an NSAID would be of benefit in preventing postmarathon muscle soreness.

Thanks to Robin for this info!

Triathlon Training: Week 6

Wed: 30 min swim
Thurs: 30 min bike
Fri: 15 min swim
Sat: Race Judicata 5K
Sun: Southwood brick with novice group

TNT San Diego Schedule -- Week 3

Tuesday's Group Run: Two miles from Winthrop Park at 6 p.m. Advanced plan people will go to the Leon Track for speed training at 6 p.m.

Thursday's Group Run: Two miles in Bobbin Trace at 6 p.m. We'll then head on over to Po'Boys for dinner, libations and much fun with the nutritionist, Mae Cleveland. After her talk and after dinner, we'll be having a Gu tasting.

Saturday's Group Run: Race Judicata is this weekend at FSU Law School. There is some confusion about what time the race starts, so for now, race time is TBA. This is a 5k, so after the race we'll run another 2 miles. Then Robin will be at Southwood afterward for a 5-mile run for anybody who can't do the race.

TNT San Diego Schedule--Week 2

Tuesday's Group Run: 6 pm at Winthrop Park--off Betton Road at the intersection of Betton and Thomasville Road. Turning off T'ville Road, you'll make an immediate right onto Mitchell Avenue. You will see Robin parked about 100 yards down pulled up to the curb before you get to the baseball diamonds and tennis courts.

Thursday's Group Run: Also at Winthrop Park at 6 pm. We'll repeat Tuesday's route.

Saturday's Group Run: Central Park in Southwood at 8 am. This Saturday we need 4 miles, so we'll do two loops around the lakes. Directions to Southwood: If you're coming from Apalachee Parkway , you'll turn right onto Capital Circle Southeast going south. There's lots of construction, be careful. At the second light, you will see a big Gate Station on your right, and the first entrance to Southwood on your left, that's Blairstone Road . Turn left, you'll merge down into one lane, you'll see a golf course on your left. Go up to the round-about and you'll bear to the right onto Four Oaks Boulevard . Go about 1 mile, the first street to the left is Baringer Hill Drive . Turn left on Baringer and go all the way down that street until it dead-ends into Grove Park Drive . Turn left and go about .3 mile. You'll see a small parking lot on your right at the Southwood Community Center with a building, a fenced in pool, and a playground.

Aramark Training: Training will be Friday 2/15 from 5:30 - 7:00 in University Center C in Board Room 5301. They will go over some basics of the program. Then on the following morning, trainig will be at the baseball stadium from 9-12. This is Fan Day and they will have us actually operate a concession stand and learn through hands-on training.

Run for the Cookies 5K

TNT had a great showing at the Run for the Cookies 5K this weekend! Check out our awesomeness:

Beth 27:01 finish; 8:42 pace
Jenny 28:19 finish; 9:07 pace
Stacey 35:17 finish; 11:22 pace
Edwin 37:53 finish; 12:12 pace

This was everyone's first race, and they smoked it!! Great job, Team!!

And a special shout-out to Tricia, who brought it Saturday morning! You worked hard and looked great.

Triathlon Training: Week 5

Mon: 20 min swim
Tues: 30 min run
Wed: 25 min swim
Thurs: 45 min bike
Sat: 30 min run
Sun: 30 min bike

You want a cure for cancer with that?

Love FSU baseball? Want to support Tallahasee Team in Training? Come out and see our smiling faces as we hawk junk food this season to raise money for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society!! You can find us at the following games:

Wed 3/5 6pm--UNC Asheville with Beth & Tien

Fri 3/7 6pm--Maryland with Tricia & Edwin

Sat 3/8 6pm--Maryland with Edwin

Sun 3/9 1pm--Maryland with Betsy, Cathy & the Tri/Cycle teams

Wed 3/12 4pm--Georgia with Beth & Tien

Fri 3/14 6pm--GA Tech with Beth & Tien

Sat 3/15 6pm--GA Tech with Michelle & Yolanda

Sun 3/16 1pm--GA Tech with Michelle & Yolanda

Tues 3/25 6pm--Stetson with Beth & Tien

Thurs 5/15 7pm--NC State with Betsy

Fri 5/16 7pm--NC State with Michelle & Yolanda

Go Team and Go Noles!!

Welcome to the Team!!

I'm proud to welcome the newest Team in Training vict--I mean--participants!! Let's hear it for the 2008 Rock & Roll San Diego Marathon team!

Michelle
Michele
Leigh
Edwin
Leah
Tien
Yolanda
Tiffany
Jenny
Tricia
Stacey
Dalisha
Betsy
Nicole
Beth

GO TEAM!!

Triathlon Training: Week 4

I really did train last week. I promise.
Mon: 25 min swim/30 min bike
Tues: 20 min run with TNT group
Wed: 20 min swim
Sat: Run for the Cookies 5K
Sun: Training ride with novice group 1pm Killearn Lakes Elementary