<p>Well, I did the Airdyne intervals. Or, should say tried to do the intervals. But, I got all discombulated programming the workout into the Garmin. I originally programmed four 3 minute intervals (which seemed like plenty on scouting run to see if I could do them).</p>
<p>Then, I changed my mind and decided to try the four minute intervals, but only do three of them. But, I screwed up and ended up changing the name of the workout, but not the time of the intervals, so it was three 3 minute intervals.</p>
<p>That really wasn’t that bad. In fact, I left something on the table and only managed to get my heart rate up to 88% of max. I was really leg limited rather than bent over panting like a dog limited. My thighs were burning pretty good on the third interval.</p>
<p>At least I have some sense of pacing on these longer intervals now. The Airdyne is tricky because the power required increases with the square of speed, so little changes in pace make a big difference in endurance.</p>
<p>Last Sunday was the first Sunday in maybe two years that i didn’t make it to the gym. Didn’t bother me so much on Sunday, and not so much on Monday, but today I could barely sit still. Had a good workout and want still more.</p>
<p>Tomorrow’s my race and it’s supposed to rain. I’ve never run in the rain before, so I’m not sure how to dress for it. The temperature will be high 40’s - low 50’s. Any suggestions? Or should I just stay home :)</p>
<p>Blankmind, you will need to keep your body warm before the start. As soon as you begin running, you will generate enough heat to not even notice the rain. I suggest wearing a… large garbage bag as a cape over your running outfit while waiting for the gun and ditching it prior to crossing the start line. With temperatures like these, I would wear a long sleeve tech shirt and a lightweight, loose fitting water resistant vest (I have one by Brooks that I really like). You might want to wear tech gloves to keep your hands from freezing in the beginning of the race and then yank them off and carry them. If you do not mind hats, a lightweight, breathable hat will keep your head from being soaked. Good luck and have fun!</p>
<p>Deadly walk into a kitchen this morning. Loads of free donuts and muffins. I spent a few minutes looking them over and decided to just grab a few cashews instead.</p>
<p>Agree with BB on the outfit, although I am such a rain-hater that I would wear a jacket and overheat! A hat is a good idea, too, to keep the rain off your head and out of your eyes. Good luck and have fun!</p>
<p>I would stay home and out of the rain. But, I didn’t even sign up for our local turkey trot because it starts at 8:30 in the morning. I’m such a wimp, no way I’m going for a walk/jog before I’ve finished my morning coffee! :)</p>
<p>Seriously, though. I would have to wear a jacket – either my now oversized Brooks running jacket or if weren’t too cold, an ultra-light weight ripstop hooded rain jacket that I picked up (it’s a Columbia cycling jacket. It stuffs into a pouch pocket. I clipped it to my waist band in case it rained during my 5K.</p>
<p>One option would be a short sleeve shirt and the Brooks running jacket, which could always be unzipped to cool down.</p>
<p>Gloves sound like a good idea, I hadn’t even thought of that. And a garbage bag LOL?!? But hey, if that’s what all the cool kids are wearing… Actually a garbage bag is perfect, because I know I will not make running in the rain a habit, so no sense buying something for future rain needs. </p>
<p>I’m spending the day running mini errands around the installation of a new furnace/ac, such fun. I’ll just add gloves & hat to the list.</p>
<p>Hi All! Have been down and out with a nasty virus this past week. No weight gain but no exercise either. Ish… Heading out of town this afternoon. Sending Happy Thanksgiving wishes to all of you! Enjoy!</p>
<p>A garbage bag is a perfect disposable pre-start outfit - you do not want to lose a good jacket in the chaos. My marathoner friend even runs a few miles in one until the sun comes out (some winter marathons begin before the sunrise!).</p>
<p>These are very similar to the gloves I use (same brand, but mine are an older model and do not work with touch screens):</p>
<p>The typical running jackets are really more like windbreakers with some moderate water shedding properties. I don’t think either the Brooks or the Columbia ultra-light ripstop would stay dry in a prolonged downpour. I actually bought the Brooks jacket to wear as a top layer/wind breaker on really cold days – either over a t-shirt or a fleece layer – and obviously for its high visibility with the shorter days:</p>
<p>These types of jackets, at least in black, are always available at Marshalls and TJ. My Marshalls has men’s jackets (Nike, addidas, and New Balance if I recall) from $20 to $29.</p>
<p>As for gloves: they wouldn’t be ideal in the rain, but I have a pair of ultra-light 100 weight fleece gloves that I love for walking/jogging. even when it’s not that cold out (say in the 40s or even windy 50s), I’ll wear these to keep the chill off my hands. They weigh nothing and wash well.</p>
<p>I have fleece gloves too - they are mainly used for driving when it is cold but they are useless in the rain because they soak up the water like a sponge. I only ran a race in the rain once but it was in the 70s. The rain was very light and actually very nice.</p>
<p>6 miles, 10:10 pace. I slowed things down to get in more miles. I haven’t run 6 miles nor for over an hour, in ages.</p>
“I don’t think either the Brooks or the Columbia ultra-light ripstop would stay dry in a prolonged downpour.”
With her speed, considering the short duration of the event, blankmind will be able to generate enough body heat that she would not even notice if something got wet by the end of the race. It is the first several minutes that are critical - the muscles need to be kept warm. I have a Brooks Nightlife vest (similar to your jacket, idad) for running in such weather conditions, and even in that I tend to overheat after a couple of miles.
I am encouraging my DH to limit carbs and it seems to be working. Those of you who have had success with this, can you give me any ideas for breakfasts and lunches? Dinner is easy – meat, fowl or fish and veggies (and a little rice or whole grain pasta). Last few breakfasts he’s had microwaved scrambled eggs, turkey sausage and a piece of low-carb toast. For lunch, he has a small flat can of wild salmon and some salad. He is pretty hungry but happy to see progress.
<p>You can add veggies to the breakfast menu–there’s no law against that but in this country people seldom think of veggies as a morning food! So…sauteed green pepper or mushrooms in the egg omelet (cheese is good too). A handful of nuts. Cheese instead of eggs. We like the veggie sausage that tastes like the “real thing.” Lox and cream cheese (no bagel). Cucumbers and tomatoes, with some sour cream if you’re feeling extravagant. Plain yogurt over berries.</p>
<p>Is the vegetable protein sausage okay? He loves Morningstar breakfast sausage. I think the idea of adding veggies to the eggs is great. Why didn’t I think of that? Also, are nuts okay?</p>
<p>I’m a big fan of To***ey Italian Sausages though I am more likely to have one for lunch in a bath of green vegetables. I also like Trader Joes Soy Chorizo. Veggie sausage is usually made from soy products which provides protein and fiber without too much in the way of carbs.</p>
<p>Nuts are a staple of mine. I have a bunch of these 1/2 cup plastic containers and I put various nuts in them and will just grab one off the dining room table if I need an extra 150 to 300 calories for the office (calories varies depending on the kind of nut and whether or not the are shelled).</p>
<p>My wife sometimes packs a slice of Trader Joes Uncured Turkey Bacon for breakfast so bacon isn’t a bad option.</p>
<p>Lately, I’ve been heading in the opposite direction - more carbs in the morning. I just had a Trader Joes Apple Cranberry muffin. 80 calories, 13 grams of fiber and five grams of protein. That’s something runners get to do as they need the fuel for aerobic activity.</p>
It is the first several minutes that are critical - the muscles need to be kept warm. I have a Brooks Nightlife vest (similar to your jacket, idad) for running in such weather conditions, and even in that I tend to overheat after a couple of miles.![http://i218.■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■/albums/cc14/hwc_1000/AirdyneIntervals180x311-22-2011.jpg]Airdyne](http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc14/hwc_1000/AirdyneIntervals180x311-22-2011.jpg%5DAirdyne){kind=link}
