Team Lincoln - Stick to the Plan!

Did my first tri in 2005 and got hooked from there. I've finished a few marathons too. Last year I was ill and pretty much lost all my fitness and gained a bunch of weight. The year before, I broke my toe right before my first A race and two weeks before what was supposed to be my first HIM. Unfortunately, over the past few years, my training has been sporadic but I'm healthy and ready to make 2009 a fully productive year.

I've had a great start to the year so far and looking forward to a fabulous February with y'all!

Good Morning Everyone,

  My name is Travis for anybody who doesn't know me.  My first tri was last year as a last minute decision and I did well enough that I decided to extend this hobby into 2009.  My background is more into running, and Feb starts Marathon training for my 3rd.  I completed the Marine Corps Marathon in 2007 and Denver Marathon in 2008.

Hi fellow Lincoln-ers - My name is Leah and I did my first triathlon in 2000 - the LA Triathlon.  I did a bunch of tris for a couple years and then let my training and fitness slack off.  I continued to do the LA Tri every year, regardless of fitness level.  Some years it wasn't pretty, but I always finished. 

 I am really working hard on my overall fitness and losing the excess weight and have made great progress.  This will be a great challenge for me as my challenge is to get in a whole lot of running, swimming and biking.  So far in these challenges I have always made it 100% and I intend to keep my streak going.  I start tomorrow with the Surf City Half Marathon. 

Hi Team!

I'm Roni and I'm a challenge addict  It's fun to be on team Lincoln because February 12th is also my oldest daughter's birthday. She'll be 21 years old. Wow! That makes me feel old. I also have an 18 year old daughter. I'm married and travel all over the Pacific Northwest with my husband for his job. Most of the time it's alot of funny training in new places and exploring them, but I also miss family and friends.

This will be my third season of triathlons. I did two sprints and an Oly last year, plus 3 Half marys and lots of shorter road races. I'm currently training for my first full marathon (April 4th) and my first HIM (Boise 70.3 June 13th). My training volume is the highest it's ever been right now so I look forward to the extra motivation this challenge will give me.  Also, look forward to getting to know you all better! Go Team Lincoln!!!

Have a great race today Leah!!!

Go Leah Go Leah!!!!

Sorry your hip acted up on you Leah. Great job getting it done though!!!  Just doing a half is a nice accomplishment!

Nice job getting the ride in Nicole!

roni_runnw - 2009-02-01 11:47 PM I did my longest run to date today... 15 miles! I'm pretty sore and tired, but it was a great start to the month.  

15 miles? Wow! Looks like you're ready for your race at the end of the month.

I did a lowly 3.2 this morning. Somehow, someway I need to get to 10k by the end of the summer for my first Oly. I wish running came more easily to me!!

Does anyone know how to make this list into a table with the names linked to their blogs?  I don't, but it is a very handy thing to have.

I can do it, as soon as I get some time.

Hey fellow Lincolners. I'm Kristin. I know a few of you - Travis, great to be on a team with you again! And looks like Jonah joined us too! Yay! I'm heading into my second season of tris and have an HIM in about 8 weeks (gulp). I'm doing IMWI in September and just beginning to work with a coach so this challenge is perfect for me. I've been struggling with motivation issues this winter due to the weather and the aftermath of a bad bike accident last season. I need to get back on the wagon and fast.

My goals can't be set officially until I get a schedule from my coach, but I will post this week's goals later today so I have something to stick to Looking forward to getting to know everyone this month!

Hi Kristin!  Looks like I am not the only one with need for renewed motivation.

Ok, for week one, here are my goals: 

Run 25 miles

Bike 3 hours

Swim 5,000 yards

3 strength sessions

Once I get the coaching schedule I'll just plug in the remainder of the month. Looking forward to having some motivation to stay on track!

Hi everyone,

I was a little late signing up but I am here to play! This is my fourth triathlon season and still very addicted to the sport.  I love to join in challenges to keep my motivation to stay in shape.  Plus it helps squash that competitive hunger I yearn for! 

I follow a plan from a local coach, I have to make adjustments occasionally due to working on call for night shift. So far I been doing a good job.  Just don't look at my Nov/DEC calendars...

Nancy

I've created a team chart but I'm not completely happy with it. Anyway, if you want to use it I'm attaching it as a file as well as pasting it in here:

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<strong><a xhref="index-weekly.asp?memberid=79340"><font size=2>givemashot - Amy</a></font></strong><p align="left"><strong>

<a xhref="index-weekly.asp?memberid=46837"> <font size=2>jmk-brooklyn - Jonah</a></font></strong><p align="left"> <strong>

<a xhref="index-weekly.asp?memberid=104271"> <font size=2>LazyMarathoner - Kristin</a></font></strong><p align="left"><strong>

<a xhref="index-weekly.asp?memberid=121566"> <font size=2>LeahDD - Leah</a></font></strong><p align="left"><strong>

<a xhref="index-weekly.asp?memberid=8413"> <font size=2>marina - Marina</a></font></strong><p align="left"><strong>

<a xhref="index-weekly.asp?memberid=47537"> <font size=2>MDHillSlug - Nicole</a></font></strong><p align="left"><strong>

<a xhref="index-weekly.asp?memberid=72839"> <font size=2>roni_runnw - Roni</a></font></strong><p align="left"><strong>

<a xhref="index-weekly.asp?memberid=88524"> <font size=2>tlnewman30 - Travis</a></font></strong><p align="left"><strong>

<a xhref="index-weekly.asp?memberid=40054"> <font size=2>tritwinmom - Nancy</a></font></strong><p> <strong>

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Jenny says the spreadsheets are just about ready.

I played with the background picture for the team chart and now the text is actually visible over the image. I'm definitely more pleased with it now. No change is needed with the code. Enjoy!

Thanks Nicole! I know how much time it takes to make these! Your member ID is wrong though, when I click on yours some other blog comes up and I know it is not yours, because this one is empty, I did notice the member ID number is different , I let you fix because I tend to screw them up...  I think the rest is good.