SBR "U"

Lets get this party started.

For those that don't know, my name is Jason as implied by my user name.  I live in Hawaii and after going through the full spectrum of triathlon racing, I have focused primarily on bike racing in 2014 and will continue to do so in 2015.  

Thanks for getting the ball rolling Jason.
My name is Rusty - I live in Atlanta mostly but shuttle back and forth between here and Alabama for work as a college professor and administrator, and am usually on the road to many other places beyond, so training consistently while traveling is always a challenge.
I am an age-up 49 years old and if I am doing the math right this will be my 26th year of multisport training and racing, and come from a bike racing background before that. A few years ago when I began slowing down I finally made a turn toward the Ironman distance. I figured "hey, if you can't go fast anymore why not see how long you can go slow?" After racing IM for 3 years consecutively I found myself really missing the type of training shorter distances require (and the much more frequent racing it affords) and returned to the sprint and olympic distances last year. I had a ball and felt like I was training and racing better than I had in a very long time. While I may return to long course racing in the next year or two, this year I will be solely sprint & olympic focused yet again.

I look forward to joining the group again, and would encourage anyone on the fence about jumping in to a mentor group to give us a whirl. What you will find here is a lot of very helpful, knowledgable and encouraging friends that are very goal-oriented. If you have goals and want to to meet them, I have found this group beyond the pale in both support, advice, accountability, and even direct honesty when we need it. And on occasion, we all can use a little of that.

Hello Jason. I am Chris and as with past years I will be more "reader" than "poster".  This group has pushed me to improve my training methods in the past and if things go well this year, I hope to see the fruits of that work this summer.

Welcome back Chris - you don't ever have to post much, so long as you keep that Strava love coming!

Happy 2015

Another Chris.   Age up 49 this year as well.   Started tris in 2004, progressed over 4 years to IM, took a couple years off, then came back in 2012.  2013 did my second IM, and it was as painful as the first.  Really trying to focus on running this offseason/2015 and staying uninjured.  Was able to run 1100 plus last year, looking to get another year like that.

2015 is still a mess.  Have a half marathon 2/1 and Escape from Alcatraz as my only registered races.  Other than that, nada.  Have a hotel room for IM Canada, just in case.  And will likely do Silverman as I can drive to it.  But no real long term, coordinated plan.

Although my running buddy and I decided to go back to Catalina and do the spring trail marathon in March.  4000 plus feet elevation.  It's almost like I forgot the pain and torture of the last one.....As before, her husband and my wife will spend the day relaxing and eating while we (well, mainly me, she will likely win her AG again) beat our heads against the wall

I'm Arend, I live in Prince Edward Island, Canada (the land of wind and snow).  I grew up as a swimmer and as such, that is my forte.  I didn't start cycling or running until my mid 30s and I struggled mightily with the run for several years.  I was constantly hurting my knees and was terrified to do anything other than run at an easy pace.  After doing IMMT in 2012 I decided I needed to get my run sorted out so I hired a coach and he has done wonders for my training all around.   Bike power is way up and my running has come a long way (but still has a long way to go).  I still struggle with executing a good run off the bike in races but I think a lot of that is mental and it gets better each time.

I turn 40 in 9 days and fully expect to fall apart.   

Ahem...

My guess is they are all working real, productive jobs supporting their worthless, good-for-nothing SO's. You know, kinda like JT and Stacy are probably doing right now.

Yup, only two jobs that could possibly describe, either:

A) Aquatics Director or

B) College Professor

So how has everyone made it through the holidays weight wise?  I didn't fare so well.  It just seemed like there was another lunch, dinner, celebration, or box of donuts being thrown in front of me.  I also took some time off the bike between xmas and new years to let myself recharge a little.  Fitness definitely took a hit, but at the same time I also feel pretty fresh.

Time for a bit more structure into my riding...looking forward to getting back at it.

Well, according to Matt Fitgerald's "Racing Weight" book I didn't do so well either. He says an 8 percent increase over racing weight is ok, and might even be good for you ("racing" weight isn't "healthy" weight). Note that he also makes a distinction between true "racing weight" and simply "what you weighed during the last training season." This summer I raced right at 142lbs, which I pegged as my true "racing weight" (hard to believe that for YEARS I thought it was 156lbs!?!?!). I found I can easily maintain 144lbs for a coupe, of months, particularly in season, and 146~148 indefinitely, so long as I am diligent with what goes in my mouth. My plan was to not go over 150lbs during the holiday, but then I got sick for a week and then no training due to packing up the house (right in the middle of all the holiday parties) and BAM! 156lbs on New Year's Eve. MyFitnessPal is fired back up, and I am headed in the right direction. Funny how quickly you lose those first three or four "inflammation" pounds once you quit drinking calories....

Party at the U!

Ahem...  Name is Matt McManus.  Been back at tri's for a bit over 2 years, after 20+ years doing other stuff.  I think of myself as a runner>cyclist>swimmer, but my race results relative to the field seem to go in the opposite order.  Oh well! 

Just getting back in full training swing after a longish slow period (move, new job, etc. - although a recent injury I hope to keep a small one is mucking up my immediate plans!).  Have a couple races this year on the books, but am looking at what to add in - new part of the country, so trying to find some good local flavor.

Game on!

Matt

Maybe get Ron to move this out of the staging area, it's hard to find unless you link thru the old thread.....???

Damn, I was doing well with the first part of your post, then got to the bolded.....

I am about 3 pounds up from this time last year, but about 8 pounds up from two years ago when I was on a solid weight loss kick.  So I am in the ballpark, I have just not been consistent about making the right choices at the right time (ie. when putting cr@p in my mouth).  Being off work, as nice as it was, did not help with a lack of structure.  Currently sitting at just under 203.   Got down to 185 ish for IM Canada 2013 but think I felt better in the 190-95 range.  I tend to wear (hide) my weight well

I know I am a little pudgy when people start saying "you look good," rather than "dude, eat a burger or something...."

Name: Mark
Race focus: IM
Current training: Bike focus; starting some running rehab following a calf injury.
This year's races: Alcatraz, IM Barcelona
Weather preference: I didn't mind cold until Tahoe.  No more of that, thank you.

I've been a part of this group for awhile now.  I started triathlons in 2009, after "retiring" from my soccer days due to knee problems.  I prefer IM distance, finished my 7th last summer at Canada, and I try to race in at least one new venue each year.

I'm in the Seattle area, so for better or worse, winter season is mostly indoor training.