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NAME: sbreaux / Scott

STORY: My name is Scott and this will be my fifth year of triathlons. After being a couch potato for years, I decided to start running. Why I don't know, because I was never a runner and probably never run more than a mile in my life. I was over 200 pounds and very out of shape. My running eventually led me to a few 5ks then a half marathon. I decided to run a full after a year. Then a friend suggested I enter a triathlon. I had no swim training at all. So I just got out there and started swimming. 25 yards at a time, then 50. After several months, I was up to 2000 yard workouts. But it took a lot of work in the pool. I was also not a cyclist. But I got a road bike and that came pretty naturally to me. It has since become one of my strengths. I entered a few triathlons in 2006, and worked my way up to Olympic and Half Iron distance in 2007. I was also thrilled to complete my first IRONMAN in 2008. Through this all, I was able to lose about 35 lbs. Triathlon has now become part of my life, and I am grateful with the way I feel, both physically and mentally.

FAMILY STATUS: Married with 2 boys (age 7 & 5) and 1 girl (3 in March). Balance of training and family is always an issue and one that I constantly strive to improve on. Having a full-time job, a family, and wanting to maintain a full training schedule sometimes clash. I need to do a better job of making family come first.

CURRENT TRAINING: I generally like to put in about 100 running miles, 350-400 bike miles and close to 20,000 yards in the pool during my peak. I take rest days when I feel worn down, not religiously once a week or something like that. It works for me. I do like to vary my workouts, putting specific focus weeks for each discipline during a build phase. I use a 3 week build followed by a recovery week as I build towards my races. Because I work full-time, I utilize the gym a fair amount, especially in winter. You can complete triathlons by running on the treadmill and riding the exercise bike. I'm living proof. But I do try to complete my workouts outdoors if possible. I'll work out early in the morning and after work, whenever I can get it in.2009 Season: This season was not what I was hoping for. I started with IM 70.3 in New Orleans in April. I was signed up for IM Wisconsin, but several personal and physical issues caused me to back out. I did race in a couple of cycling events and paced my wife in a 10K. 2010 RACES: I am currently planning on a spring marathon and a late season 70.3 race. In between, I hope to do several shorter triathlons, bike races, time trials and running events. I also may have a spot in the Hood to Coast Relay in Oregon, which would be a great experience.

WEIGHTLOSS: As I said earlier, I've lost 35 lbs with a change in my diet and consistent exercise. But I love food, and my wife likes to bake sweets. Plus with young children, we always have what I would normally consider junk food. Very tempting stuff.........

WHAT WILL MAKE ME A GOOD MENTOR: I won't have all of the answers, but I would like to share with others what has worked for me. I like to motivate others and would love some in return. Together we can accomplish the goals we set forth, whether it's running your first 5k to entering your first sprint triathlon.

Edited by sbreaux 2009-12-30 5:23 PM