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Hi Carol, I'm not so much a newbie but I was a little hesitant to have my own group, can I join yours?

I'm Mindy, autigers_1998 (stands for AU Tigers)

My story: I'm 31, a stay at home mom to my girls, 4.5 and 15 months. This year was my first year of triathlons. I played sports in high school (basketball, softball, tennis) and rowed a little in college but never really kept up with being active after HS. I was one of those "on again, off again" workout people. I never found anything that I really enjoyed enough to do on a regular basis, except for golf but it's very time consuming and expensive. I started swimming early this year to exercise after my youngest was born because I couldn't do any weight bearing exercise. (that's sort of a long story that I won't go in to right now) I gradually added running and one day it occurred to me that I could add biking and do a tri since I was already doing 2 sports. I started tri training in May and I love it. I did 2 sprint tri's this summer along with a 5k, a 10k and a 1/2 mary.

Training: For my races this summer I used a training program from here and it worked well for me. I still work out 4-6 times a week with 1 swim, 2 or 3 bikes (usually on the trainer) and 2 or 3 runs. I want to move up to do an Olympic distance next year and plan to up my training in January in preparation for my first Oly in May. I have lots of possible races next year (sprints and oly) but it will depend alot on what we can afford. My husband has recently started moving towards doing a tri so it will depend on that also. I would probably be considered a "weekend warrior" right now because my major workouts are on the weekends when my husband is home and we can take turns going to do something outside (running or biking.)

Weightloss/etc.: I'm not exactly sure how much weight I've lost since I started training. I know my old clothes fit better and I'm more toned than before. I weigh as much as I did in college before my heavy partying days. I still have the goal of losing 5-10 more pounds but if it doesn't happen it's okay; I feel better about my body for the first time in a long time.  

I have also been bitten by the triathlon bug and I like racing. I too look for my times to improve. I know I'll probably never be FOP but I'd really like to get to solid MOP performance. For my races this year I was definitely BOP.

Hey!  I just wanted to say that you're awesome!  My boyfriend, who I live with is also a PO so I understand what you mean by the schedule wreaking havoc on the routine.  I can't say I complete understand, because you're balance training with your hubby and kids, but you give me hope that I can hopefully balance it out one day as well.   Hopefully I can use you as a resource for how you've handled everything.

Hi Carol, I'd like to join your group.  I've been logging on this site for about a year, but I haven't actually done a triathlon yet.

My story: I am 27 and currently looking for a job.  I'm eligible to be ordained in the United Church of Christ, but that won't happen until I find my first ministry job.  So, I'm spending a lot of time job searching.  Also, I'm getting married in May, so I am also spending a lot of time doing wedding planning.  I played lacrosse in high school and college.  Worked out sporadically in seminary and played one season of rugby.  About a year and a half ago, I decided I wanted to do something good for myself.  So I started dancing and running.  I go dancing about two nights a week (that's how I met my fiance!) and I started running 3 times a week.  This past April I did my first marathon.  Unfortunately, in training for that marathon I injured my left thigh and have not been able to run since.  I had planned to do a triathlon at the end of the summer, but had to put that on hold until I heal.  I finally met an orthapaedist this past week and have an MRI scheduled for Jan 3rd, so hopefully I can get back to running soon.  In the meantime I have been doing a lot of biking.

Training: I workout fairly consistently 6 days a week, but without much of a plan.  I weight train, bike, walk, spin, and do yoga.  I had been doing some swimming, but every now and then I just burn out on swimming and stop for a while.  My partner and I are planning to do the Spring Tune Up for the Bike Ride Across Georgia in April, hopefully doing the 105 mile option on the middle day.  Other than that, I'd like to do at least one sprint tri this summer, but that depends on how my leg heals.  My ultimate goal this year is to stay injury free.

Weightloss: I feel pretty comfortable in my body.  I'd like to get and stay below 140 consistently, but if I don't it's no big deal.  My partner got one of those cool body composition monitors/scale from her son for Christmas, so we've been playing with that some. 

 I love running and biking and am really looking forward to being able to complete my first triathlon.

That's just what I need!

hey all y'all in carol's mentor group... i may be biased, but you've definitely found someone who can keep you inspired and motivated - i wouldn't be doing this at all if it weren't for her... so while carol may not have the expertise that someone else might have, she makes up for it in pure heart and dedication to herself, her friends and her family (not always in that order, mind you)

good luck to you all and happy training!

-meebs (aka mary)

I just wanted to welcome everyone to the group! I'm so happy to meet some new folks! And if you don't already, how 'bout everyone log their stuff so we can stop by and say hey?!

Mindy

Brenda, I can totally understand your lack of motivation when you live where it's so dark and cold for many months! It's hard but I know you can do it!

Do you have an upcoming race picked out? I know for me, I don't have any motivation unless I have some sort of race on the calendar! I can't workout just for the sake of working out, I have to have some competition! (even if I'm way in the back ) Are there any 5k's or other road races coming up in the next couple of months? Since tri season is still probably about 5 months out for you then maybe you could shoot for road races and/or conquering a new distance?

As far as your trainer goes, I've heard not to worry too much about distance. I like to know approximately how far I've gone but it's not exact even though I do have a rear wheel computer. I would go by time for the moment and I've heard trainer time is great to build a base since there's no time to stop pedaling because if you do the trainer stops!

Good luck and remember Spring isn't too far away!

Mindy