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Hi All! I've been a bad BDASer. I have a lot of catching up to do - just wanted to check in, wish everyone the best of the season, and mention how awesome it is that it's December 21st and BDAS is still always on top for latest posts. MAN you guys are active!

Here's a little 'gifts for a triathlete' article that made me chuckle:
http://www.triathlete.com/2016/12/lifestyle/totally-awesome-gifts-t...

I've been pretty much run only (with a smattering of bike rides) since late August. Dopey Challenge 2017 is in a couple weeks for me - Jan 5-8. I'm doing the whole thing - 5k, 10k, HM, Marathon over 4 days for a total of 48.6 miles. Hoping not to die. Last peak training week (3 miles, 5 miles, 12 miles, 26 miles on 4 consecutive days) was this past Thurs-Sun and I didn't die then, so fortune may yet be on my side

Also I'm attempting to pull Dave Q off the couch and race with him again in 2017. As the BDASer residing closest to him, I feel it's my duty - haha.

Hope everyone has a great holiday season and a fantastic 2017!
- John

Masters swim class this morning. I thought my 2800yds put me over 300k yds for the year, but I just logged it and I'm at 299,956. Arrrggghhhh!!! Pool has limited hours next week, but I'm certain to get there at least one day!!

Afterwards I hit the ST. So far so good in this months goal of ST twice a week in December.

Mark, Mike - thanks for the hint, will start tracking my workouts here from now on.

Matt, thanks for the support

John, good luck on your 4-day race! And being most likely the BDASer living farthest, send him my "kick on the butt and pat on the back" from Spain.

Have a great holiday break and my best wishes for 2017 to all of you!!

Juan

WOW! Good luck in that event! Can't wait to hear how it goes!

Happy holidays everyone!

Hey All--

Just signed us up for a 2017 mentor group! I'll keep you posted when we become live.

Eight miles around the tiny track again...56 laps. Oh so boring! But, easier on my poor legs and not in the rain this morning, which is good since I'm nursing a cold. Hit the pool afterwards for a short swim just to cool off the legs and hit 300k for the year. I'm far too much of a wimp to try an ice bath, so hitting the pool is as close as i can get.

Off to the in-laws this afternoon, so I'll wish you all a Merry Christmas or a Happy Hanukkah today!

2150yd swim after work and then 10 mins of strength after that. Started strength training this week, not much yet, but did some on three different days so I'm proud of that.

Also was my third swim of the week. I am following an offseason plan that makes you focus on only one of the disciplines so for a few weeks it's gonna stay at one run and one bike each week but the swims are gonna grow to five.

Have a good weekend everyone!

-Matt

Beautiful 90 min ride in a sunny freezing morning with my Christmas present: Argon 18 nytrogen new bike! Now I have no excuse to ride like a pro hahahahaha

Hope you enjoy these days - any resolutions for 2017? In my "to do" is a healthier eating schedule, but won´t start till holidays are over (obvious)

Juan

Wow Merry Christmas to you Juan!! Enjoy the bike.

Merry Christmas and happy holidays to the group. Hope everyone has a great time.

-Matt

Thanks for doing that Gretchen! I've been AWOL For so long that I'm glad someone is on the ball!

Hi All and Merry Christmas to everyone in the group.

Apologies for my hiatus - I haven't done anything tri in almost 4 months. Major slacker. In that time, I've gained almost 40 pounds and have been struggling with life and job etc. Please don't focus on that - it just is.... again - sorry.

So in my first post in a couple months, I find myself back at square 1. I have the knowledge of the last 4 years but that's about it. All my fitness gains are gone and I find the idea of starting again from scratch to be daunting. My wife and kids gave me what they have always given me for Christmas - Tri Stuff. I got a Garmin 920 I've been drooling over for 3 years. I got new areo bars. And I also got a pair of Roku googles. So, now I have to find the motivation to use them.

I know I need to start small and I plan to do just that - a 30 minute walk this afternoon. But what are some of the groups suggestions on how to get my @55 in gear?

I think the goal for 2017 is to get rolling again and to do sprint and olys and stay away from the half irons that plagued me last year.

I have missed you guys/gals. Glad to be back!

DQ

Congrats on the new ride Juan! You need to post some pictures - nothing like some bike porn on Christmas day! As for the goal of eating better - I think the majority of us could hope on board this ship - especially after the holidays! How about a MFP challenge on logging in for a certain #of days.

Thoughts?

Gretchen - 8 miles on a small track is no joke. It's a great way to build up mental toughness and congrats on hitting 300k in the pool for the year. How many miles is that?

I'm at my in laws and not particularly enjoying them - hope the same is not true for you.

Merry Christmas to you too!

Thanks John - I meed the motivation. Which race are we doing. At 265 heavy running in out until I lose 40 pounds. But IO think we should sign for the season opener. Have you ever done the swim?

Thanks for the motivation!

DQ

Why are you worried about your level of fitness? Everything ok?

Merry Christmas to all!!

DQ--good to see ya buddy!!!

Hola Amigo!! Good to see you around here again and with new plans in mind. Here is my new toy, the bike I will be using for training Austria IM, really happy to ride it!

Juan





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Glad to be seen! Thanks so much!

How ya doing Juan? Love the looks of your bike! Going for an ironman? That's a great goal!

I am currently staying with my in-laws so there is no chance of a bike or swim for the next week or so. Major bummer. I'm gonna go for a walk to try to get in something. At 265 (almost 70 pounds over race weight) I'm sure that a run would bust my knees even with walk breaks.

Yesterday was a good tri day! I got lots of good gear. What did you all get?