Running with Scissors

I'll start off with the introduction.

My real name is Jen.  I'm working on a PhD in genetics and trying to train.  Some days that gets to be a challenge.  My goal for this month is to run 60 miles.  I have a half-marathon in March that I am currently training for.  I'm also going to try my first HIM and full marathon this year, so that's a bit nerve-wracking. 

I started running in 2005 when I decided I wanted to do a tri, but realized that required running.  I was never a runner before that.  I started with the BT couch-to-5k program and made it through the first tri, then had the idea to sign up for a half-marathon.  Somewhere along the way, I learned to actually like running.  I got sidelined last year with a tibial stress fracture, but that's healed now and I am just about back to where I was before the injury. 

Hi everyone,

I'm Nicole (I have a PhD in cell genetics and molecular biology).

I started biking a few years ago on a trainer stand but only made it back out onto the road in 2006 when I decided that I wanted to do a local charity ride and the Diabetes Tour de Cure ride. I became completely hooked on riding. That Fall, a biking buddy told me about her experience at the Iron Girl triathlon and it got me thinking "if she could do it so could I". I started running in October 2006 and did my first sprint triathlon in July 2007. In June 2007 I sprained my ankle while running a 5k race, but still posted my PB. During the Fall I dealt with PT for knee caps that were not tracking straight. I was off from runing for 2 full months but started back up in late October. Since then I've been steadily increasing my distance back up to 5K and bring my times down. In January I ran 25 miles, so my goal for this February challenge is 30 miles. I had planned to run this morning, but an ice and rain storm made me postpone. I'll get out on Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday and be right back on track.

What about a team name? Perhaps "Runs with Scissors"?

Hi Team 2 - (yes, that will need to change he he)

I'm Beth

I currently reside in Omaha Nebraska, although beginning Sunday I will reside in PA Mon - Friday and in Omaha on the weekends.

I am headed into my 3rd tri season.  I've completed 3 sprints and 2 oly's (although on oly i did as a team)

I come from a competitve swimming background. Running is my weakest link - January was my first month of running since last June - I've been dealing with some foot injuries that I think are finally in the past!

My goal is set pretty low this month, because I will be adjusting to a lot of changes - hopefully I will be increasing the goal as life settles into a routine.

I'm not sure how much posting I'll be able to do as I am starting a new job.  I've requested a laptop - so I'm hopeful that I will be able to post in the evenings.

If I'm not around much, it will mean that I don't have access easily.

happy to be a part of the team

Thanks for being the captain Jen!

I like Runs with Scissors

when we decide, I can change the thread name

lyssa-gator...you will probably second this name....eh? you can even break out the old avatar.

Hi! I'm Felix.

I'm doing my first stand-alone marathon on May 4. I seriously struggle with my running.

In January I began using one of the F.I.R.S.T. marathon-training plans. This plan requires only 3 days of running (1. speed/2. tempo/3. LSD). However, each day is highly specific and demanding. I've been having lots of trouble meeting my target pace on the speed/track workouts. I seem to just barely make it on the tempo runs and have, fortunately, felt comfortable in the LSD runs.

All three runs are much faster than my usual triathlon-training paces. So running has become a real challenge. In fact, tomorrow I'm doing a 5k TT and will most likely adjust my training paces based on that result.

My goal for this month is 16hrs.  I'm also doing a 30k offroad "training" race on the 16th of this month.

After completing the marathon in May, I'll do a HIM in June since I'll still be swimming and biking on my non-running days. I look forward to putting in a good run split in the HIM. This year, I'll become more of a runner and this challenge is a great way to start.

Hi Everyone...

My name is Julie. I live in the San Francisco Bay Area. I am a newbie - kinda...did my first challenge last month....so not that new, huh?  I joined BT after a relative of mine passed away tragically in an ironman competition in November of last year...I am a retired mountain bike racer (raced for five years very VERY competitively) and have ran non competitively many years ago in 10K's....but have never competed in a tri. I also played ultimate frisbee which is nothing but non stop running...on a coed team that would travel all over the world and play...but again retired from playing frisbee over 4 or so years ago...SO BASICALLY I HAVE BEEN NOTHING SHORT OF A SLUG!...hehe I decided to get off of the couch..and try and whip this old body back into shape... I am signed up to compete in an Oly in San Diego with my daughter in May...very excited - BUT TERRIFIED! ;O)

This month I have signed up to do 65 miles which I know I can do...I just have to stay focused... I just bought a new carbon fiber bike WOO HOO...so you guys are going to have to keep me focused on  my running...

My goals are to do the Florida ironman that Dorothy passed in...in her honor...with my brother.

To lose 40 lbs by December 2008...I have already lost between 15-20 lbs YAY

To get my short distant run times down by May...to 10 minute miles

Raise money for the Susan Koman walk in July....any givers...HEHE (I am a 23 year survivor)...LIFE IS GOOD!

I like do my best to inspire, encourage or to motivate....and hope others will do the same to me....IT HELPS me a lot!

possible team names: totally fine with Running with Scissors or will throw in the following names to throw about............Butts Sweats and Tears - - - Will run for Little Debbies - - - Smell Ya Later

 I look forward to getting to know everyone...thanks Jen for being the captain. 

OK EVERYBODY...It is a BEAUTIFUL day in my neighborhood....so I guess it is TIME TO RUN....hope to get in 5+ miles today...

GO TEAM GO!!!

Thought we could start things off here by giving an introduction (name, goal for the month, goals for the year, how you got started running, etc.) and also coming up with a team name.

Hi, I'm Scott and I have been accused of being a runner.  

My target for the month is 9.5 hours.  I am slowly ramping up training and distance.

For the year, my big targets are a Sept HIM and Oct Marathon.  Also, I want to hit most of my schedule long runs instead of cutting them back or breaking them into 2 medium runs.  (actually the big target is supporting my wife for the arrival of child #4 - hoping to fit the training for the other stuff around that)

I quit track in middle school, ran Cross Country my senior year of high school, event ran off and on for a while and then when I really decided to do an IM, I had to start running.  That was 2003/2004 when I started building up to it.

As for team name, I don't think I want to promote Runs with Scissors to my 3 kids, especially my oldest as she is starting to read rather well and occasionally reads over my shoulder as I post.    

How about "Will Run for Food"  or more accurately for me "Run to Eat" since I use it to justify my consumption at times.

Take care and lets have a great month building toward our goals. 

I am very sorry about that, she was staying in the same condo as I did for the race.  Pursue your goals!!!

I love the Will run for Little Debbies, but then I think we would need SHERMBELLE on the team (he has a distributorship and has a truck filled with them sitting in his driveway) 

I suggested "Runs With Scissors" because it sounds edgy and clever. I didn't realize that I'd stumbled upon a previously used name.

I don't care much for Little Debbie's, but I would run for cheesecake! 

I like Butt Sweat and Tears.

We could do something like "The Thundering Horde". 

Thanks...she was amazing and we miss her like crazy! we still can not believe it...!? whatever the reason...it has put a flame under many of my family members...who are now doing things they never thought possible...hence me signing up for a tri...AM I CRAZY!!? if so, I love this crazy feeling! ;O)

as for Shermbelle being on our team...instead he may want to sponsor us - since we will be winning this challenge and will get ALL Kinds of BT recognition...;O)

I am fine with whatever name we pick...

Ok, so here are what we have for a team name so far:

Runs with Scissors

Will Run for Food (Running for Food?)

Will Run to Eat (Running to Eat?)

Running for Little Debbies

I think I'm a bigger fan of Running for Food.  I know we all have our personal favorite reward.  We could use that as motivation - make your goal, get some of your favorite treat.   

Hey, we could combine it with a weight loss challenge and fast for the whole month of FEB, then we could be

Runnin' on Empty

or if there are any Tom Petty fans with big goals for this year or next year, we could be

Running Down a Dream