Suz and Steph's Sprint, Oly and First Tri group! OPEN

Hi Coach Steph!

I missed the winter mentor session but followed along with your group (as any good stalker would do ). Congrats on your move.

Looking forward to my 2nd tri season.  My first race is the 19th, and I'm in for 2 olympics this summer (gulp!). I'll put my bio/info in later tonight. 

Happy Friday!

Terri

I'm the Suz in the "Suz and Steph"

Well it is off season here, but i will need that long to get into any sort of shape! If you will take an Aussie, I am in.

42, married with a five year old (her birthday today). Chiropractor, self employed, overworked and not enough time! About 40 lbs overweight.

I have tried to try before, but this is my year. I have been doing crossfit 2 or 3 times a week, but have not lost the weight or gotten the endurance I want (but man I am strong!). I am all in this time, even if it is only for a sprint. You see, I used to be very fit. National level water polo player, but the last decade or see had me loose control of my weight and body, but having a super active 5 year old is changing that.

So i need help and support, and I can not wait to change my health (and have a blast along the way).

Updated Bio:

NAME: Terri

STORY: 44yo, swam competitively through high school. Learned to run (albeit slowly) 3 years ago using Couch to 5k. Completed two 1/2 marathons, three 10ks, four 8ks & one 5k so far.  Last year was my first season of triathlon and I completed 5 sprints.  My struggle has always been to maintain consistent exercise and balanced nutrition through the summer months. Participation in multi-sport has helped with new challenges and goals, and since the spring season seems to be on vacation here in Chicago, it should make for an interesting tri season.  

FAMILY STATUS: Married with 2 boys 24 & 21.

CURRENT TRAINING: 6 days per week (usually) - I joined a local tri group last summer (mostly women) which meets 1x per week, but I do most of my training on my own.

THIS YEAR'S RACES:  Chicago Shamrock Shuffle 10k 4/7/13 - knocked 2 full minutes per mile off my time from last year!  Upcoming Tris:   Tower Y Indoor/Outdoor Sprint next weekend (pool swim); Esprit de She Naperville sprint  6/9/13, Pleasant Prairie Olympic (yikes!) 6/23/13; Wauconda Olympic (double yikes!!) 7/28/13, & probably Iron Girl sprint on 8/11/12. Maybe TriRock Lake Geneva again in September - sprint? olympic? too soon to tell.  

LAST YEAR's RACES: Chicago Shamrock Shuffle 8k, Chicago Home Team Charity Run 10k, Tower Y Sprint Tri, SheRox Naperville Sprint Tri, Wauconda Sprint Tri, Danskin Sprint Tri, TriRock Lake Geneva Sprint Tri, Long Grove Turkey Trot 8k.

RACES: 2011 & 2012:  Chicago Shamrock Shuffle 8k; 2010:  Olathe, KS 5k; Wisconsin 1/2 Marathon; Kenosha 10k, Bear Necessities 10k, RNR Denver 1/2 Marathon.

WEIGHTLOSS: This time last year I was down 20lbs and ideally hoped to lose another 20.  I ended up losing another 30 by the time the holidays rolled around.

Wishing everyone luck with their race goals!!

HA!

Hi Suz!

Happy Mother's Day!  Funny you should mention the balmy 40 degree gusty weather we're having today - our cycling group met for our first outdoor ride this morning to set up pace groups! I was woefully underdressed and had frozen fingers and toes by the time the 10 miles were up.

But it's done, and as you said, I have no regrets.  The scones and cinnamon rolls I have my eyes on this morning, however, may cause a few though! 

Have a great day!

Terri

Hi Mike,

Congrats on the swim progress! I'm not sure if I have tips or advice, but I did have the exact same type of experience last summer for my first wetsuit OWS.  I have been a swimmer my whole life, and have swum in the same lake all these years - but never with goggles and my face in the water! I did a short out and back and hardly breathed the whole time.  I was shocked that I reacted that way, but I kept at it and got much more comfortable in unclear water after just a few practice swims. 

Not very helpful (I'll let our experts take the wheel on giving advice ), but I wanted you to know you're not alone!

Happy training!

Terri

Hi, I am a 49 year old, mother of two from Perth Western Australia.  I have done a few short distance, enticer triathlons and want to do sprint distance next season.  As the other Aussie in this group mentioned, it is the off-season here now and I want to build a good base for next summer.

I would love to join your group too, if you will have me.  Linda

hi I am looking for a mentor and hoped that you could help

details 

I am 39.  

my first triathlon is in 7 days (sprint - lutterworth england)

I was very postive up to yesterday when I drove around the cycle route (it was windy and raining - so I decided cycling was not the best).  

I am average fitness (but way below triathlon levels)

I have played rugby for 20 years.  I am 13st / 5ft 10.  I have a lot of muscle mass on my upper body (not particularly useful!!).  my body fat is 18%.  

my target times are 

400m swim 7 minutes

20km bike 45 minutes

5km run 25 minutes. 

my weaknesses are 

1) my size - I need to lose weight / size - I am reducing my strength training (I have started cross fit and removed weight specific sessions)

2) my bike handling skills - I will pedal all day, but I am going to lose time / effort braking on bends.

I need some help in the last week in terms of

taper (what should I be doing) 

diet (this week, the day before and on the day)

many thanks for taking the time to read this

Lee

Hi Suz and Steph, I would love to join your group if it works with you! I am 51 and live near Denver, Colorado. In the recent past I have been an avid biker. I swam in High School and ran in College. Now, I find myself at a mid-life crossroads!! Physical activity has only included a lot of walking (20-30 miles/week) over the past year. I have recently retired from my profession of 25 years due to a close-up, fine vision issue (it does not affect my daily activity or eye sight). I have always been involved in nutrition in some aspect of my life, and recently have become a certified natural foods chef. Since becoming a Vegan, I have shed 40 pounds and am now ready to lose the remaining 30 with continued clean eating and exercise.

Your bios seem like a great fit for me, with your insight into nutrition and training. (I am a fan of Brendan Brazier and his Thrive program.) I have signed up for my first Sprint Tri  on September 22nd and have started training per some information I have read from Joe Friel in Your First Triathlon. I look forward to an amazing journey and hopefully gaining insight from you and your group.