Scottt's Group - Closed

Scott, I'd love to join your group. I've been involved in a number of mentor groups and have found that you need to find a mentor that is aligned with what you're doing at the moment. After reading your profile I felt that you would be best for me, not to mention you don't live to far away, which is kind of cool. Here are my stats:

Name: Jeff

Location: Mission Viejo, CA

Story: I'm a 41 (in 2 days) year old analsyt in the mortgage banking industry. I grew up playing soccer as well. I played goalie, mainly, until I was 30. I played one year of water polo in high school but didn't want to swim year round so that didn't last. I also grew up in the ocean surfing since I was 10. I started biking in my early 20's and did it on and off for a number of years. Shortly after that I started running purely for fitness. It wasn't until my daughter started swimming that I had a real urge to get back in the water and once I did my long burried dream of triathlon was born again. I joined BT in 2006 and since then I've done a number of sprints, 3 Olys and 1 HIM.

Family Status: I've been married 14 years and have two kids (10 &8). They both swim year round, my daughter competitively, and my son also rotates playing soccer, baseball and whatever else he wants to try. My wife also swims recreationaly and has completed three marathons, before kids. She's flirted with the ideas of tris but with work and the kids she has put that on the back burner.

Current Training: I'm currently training for Oceanside 70.3 in March. It will be my second HIM, which I'm going to use as a base for training for the Full Vineman in July. This will be my first attempt at a full IM.

This Year's Races: Oceanside 70.3, Vineman and possibly OC Tri (Oly) which I've done the last two years. My main focus is Vineman.

Weightloss: I'm probably 10-15 pounds over where I should race and agree with your thoughts on logging. I'm fairly sporadic about logging but have already talked to another BT'er about a January logging challenge. I figure with the amount of training I'm doing I should only have to tweak my eating a small amount to get the result I'm looking for.

I tend to be on here quite a bit and usually log at least once a day. I like giving and receiving inspires and have no problem asking questions. I look forward to a great 2010!

Jeff,

Great to have you.  They'll open the group to the public in a few days when some of the mentor groups before mine fill up.  Hang in there.

BTW, I like your taste in music...almost as varied as mine.

Hi Scott

I’ve been lurking in this area for a while but haven’t really read a mentor profile that I thought clicked with my goals and lifestyle.... until now.  If there’s a spot still open I’d like to join.

Name: Marcia

Location: Toronto, ON

Story: At 38 I started to have this overwhelming feeling that I needed to do something for myself.  I wanted to challenge myself in some new way and see if I had what it took to meet the challenge.  I’ve never been an athletic person (i.e. sports) but have always found a lot of pleasure in swimming/cycling.  Dec. 2007 I saw some photos of people getting ready for a triathlon and thought "I could try that".  Summer of 2008 I completed my first three TATs.  Last summer I worked up to sprints.  This year I’m turning 40 and I’ve had a lot of fun but still feel something is missing.  I want to experience this: “I want to feel the suffering, accept the challenge, face my fears, and push through all of it.  I want to take myself out to the edge and come fighting back to complete the task before me...”   I *am* sane although you might now be having second thoughts!!  I considered trying a HIM this season but have decided to work up to it slowly – planning to do more sprints and try Olympic distances this season.   I’m not fast but I think I can last

Family Status: I've been with my hubby 16 years – married for over a decade.  I have one wonderful child – girl – who turned 7 today.  My daughter is very active and says I’ve inspired her to conquer her fears.  My hubby is active but prefers team sports.  I like that I can set a good example for my child.

Current Training: Currently on the winter maintenance program but I’m not consistent – working on that. 

This Year's Races:
JUNE 26 - Welland Sprint [750m/30K/7.5K] OR JULY 4  - Sydenham Olympic [1500m/40K/10K]
JULY 18- Belwood Sprint [1000m/30K/7K]
AUG. 15-1000 Island Olympic [1500m/41.2K/10K]
SEPT19- Lakeside Olympic [1500m/40K/10K]

Weightloss: In my earlier years I always struggled with balance – either too thin or plump.  I think – since having my child – I’ve found a good balance – maintaining my weight through an active lifestyle and healthy diet.  I’d LOVE to firm up my core but I also LOVE cheese... we’ll see which passion is stronger

Hi Scott!

If you still have space, I'd love to join your group.

NAME: GLC1968/Catherine
LOCATION: Oregon (near Portland, sort of)

STORY: I am a 41 (almost 42) year old wife and weekend farmer.  I work full time as an engineer during the week and help my husband run/develop a tiny, sustainable farm on the weekends.  We moved to Oregon from the east coast almost 2 years ago and since then, my fitness and health has taken a nose dive.

Most of my life, I've been an athlete.  I have always enjoyed a physical challenge.  Soccer, rugby, track (sprint distances), hiking, skiing and tennis dominated my youth.  Then I got into aerobics and weight training and let that keep me in shape for years.  I then moved on to running for cardio but injured my foot and had to give up most of the impact .  That led me to biking and I bought my first road bike in 2005.  One ride and I was instantly hooked!  I was biking almost exclusively as exercise for the 3 years prior to moving to Oregon and did a few centuries but no real racing.  I had a number of friends who did Tri's, but my fear of further foot trouble kept me on the sidelines.  Then we moved and everything fitness took a backseat.  Now it's time to get back into shape!

A friend of mine convinced me to sign up for my first tri in May.  Before I'd even gotten into a pool, I was already looking for more races.  I think this is going to be an addiction for me!  Currently, biking is by far my strength and running my weakness.  I anticpate that once I get back in shape, I'll be a pretty strong swimmer.  I swam competitively in junior high and did reasonbly well for someone who refused to acknowedge that I needed to train to improve my cardiovascular endurance (always a mental road block for me until about 5 years ago - in all sports).

FAMILY STATUS: Married for almost 7 years now, no children unless you count two goats, two dogs, and 10 chickens.  My husband, also a cyclist, has signed up for this same tri and it will be his first as well.

CURRENT TRAINING: I really haven't been doing much of anything in the past year outside of short weekend bike rides (25 - 35 miles).  I started running with a couch to 5K program about 6 weeks ago and I am forcing myself to stick to it even though I want to challenge myself.  My plan is to remain on this plan s-l-o-w-l-y ramping up the running minutes to keep my foot free from pain.  So far, so good.  Last Sunday we finally joined a local pool and I got the chance to swim actual laps for the first time since I was a kid.  I remembered the technique, but my cardio capacity is severely limiting me.  My second swim last night was better, but I still have a long way to go.  My plans revolve around 3 walk/runs per week, 2 swims (for now), 2 weight workouts and weekend bike rides.  When we get more daylight during the week, I'll want to add in weekday bike rides.  I am also considering biking to work as training, but it's 19 miles each way and I just don't have that kind of time to spare at the moment.  It is an option in the future though as my commute takes me on roads that most people seek out for training rides on the weekends.


2010 RACES: 
Canby Gator Grinder Sprint  May 7th
Another sprint mid to late June with OWS (three local options)
Crater Lake Century  Aug 14th
Olympic distance tri in September (two options - one that I could walk to!)

WEIGHTLOSS: Yes, please! ;-)  I'm currently 30 lbs over where I was when I started biking and about 35-40 over true competition weight for me.  I'd like to lose it for speed (and looks) but I'm not about to let it hold me back.  I did not sign up to do this in order to lose weight.  I signed up to be an athlete again.

Great to have all of you.  We'll get things started here shortly...

Michelle- Sounds like you have quite a busy life (I can certainly relate).  Good on you for taking on the lifestyle change on top of all that.  It sounds like you are on a great path to get to your goals.  Where do you live?  I agree... having something specific on the calender really helps you get out and train.

Marcia- It looks like you are the real veteran among us!  Your methodical approach to increasing your race distances is very sound and most likely will improve your longevity in this sport.  I agree, it is really great when you can be active as an role model for your child and help them overcome some limiter.   BTW, maybe you can end up with a firmer core and enjoy your cheese!

Alex- It sounds like you have a great start to have a great 2010 season.  I bet once you are truly consistent in your training and make some simple food choice decisions, the small amount of weight you want to lose may not be that tough.

Catherine- What a great athletic background and I doubt your husband is ever an obstacle to training...that's great!  A slow return to running is definitely key for you, so you don't take a step backwards.  Like with Alex, I bet consistent training and your active lifestyle will take care of the weightloss goal.  You'll see.  I suspect you may be like me and the higher cal/hr that running burns could end up being the catalyst to your weightloss.

Welcome!

NAME: Fiona
LOCATION: Toronto, Canada (by way of Australia and NZ)

STORY: I'm a 39 yr old single mom. My educational background is as an exercise physiologist - and I did this for 8 yrs in Australia. Now I work in advertising, creating print and TV for Medical/Health and lifestyle products.

I was a competitive swimmer from age 6 to 18, then a professional pool and surf lifeguard. Bike is my weakest - I've been told I need to drop my cadence and get used to the bigger gears then up my cadence at that gear. I only took up running 6 yrs ago and love it the best of all three disciplines.

Last season was my first - I did a TAT and 3 sprints (Welland TAT, Bracebridge, Guelph 2 and Lakeside2. Addicted!!! Bought a Cervelo P2C and am fully involved in the local Tri club - Director of Sponsorship.

Rounded out the season by going to Kona and watching the IM. WOW!!!! Want to step it up this year.

FAMILY STATUS: 2 kids, 6 and 2 yrs. The 6yr old did his first tri at Lakeside.

CURRENT TRAINING:
Running (treadmill) 2- 3 times a week. Spin 2 times a week. Weights 2 times a week. At least that's the goal. I've been travelling a lot in the last two months so running was getting done and not much else. But now I'm home and motivated.



2010 RACES: 
June - Welland Sprint
July - Alcatraz Aquathon
Aug - Bracebridge Sprint
Aug - Timberman Sprint or HIM
Sept - Lakeside 2 if I only do the Timberman Sprint.
Sept - Scotiabank half or full marathon.



WEIGHTLOSS: Lost 12 pounds last season. Would like to get rid of another 10 pounds.

Bring it on!!!

Fi

Hi Scott!

I'd like to join your group if you still have space

NAME: Craig

LOCATION: Near Medford, OR

STORY: I am 48, 49 by next season. I was into sports as a kid play HS football Basketball & Track. I was born a Clydesdale 10#'s and have always been one of the "Big Guys". Well I'm now 6'3" and was 336# last spring and decided to do something about it. The Cycle class instructor at my gym got me interested in Triathlon so I set that as my goal for 2010. I miss competition.

FAMILY STATUS: I have been married for 29 years and have 3 grown daughters.

CURRENT TRAINING: I have been doing a cycle class twice a week for some time now and have added a third day when I can get there on Saturdays. I added a 1000m swim on Saturdays after the cycle class and that's about all I've been doing. I was running a mile before cycle on Tues, Thurs but the knees started bothering me so I stopped. i will start running again after the holidays.

2010 RACES:  There is a local 5K in April I want to start off with and then a couple sprints in June & July and we'll see what happens from there.

Welcome to our group!

Fiona- Lots in common...I ride a P2C, as well.  My wife and I went to Kona for WC this past year as spectators.  What an amazing day!  What's with all the Torontonians?...I'd have to guess entry spots will be a bit scarcer up there next season.

Craig- Sounds like you need to be carefull with your running ramp-up (like Catherine) so as to not take yourself out of running altogether.  It is very easy to try to do too much, too soon.  Especially when you are feeling good.

Everyone,

I'd ask that you all make your log public or at least add me (scottt) and all the team members to your friends list, so we can check out your logs and see what/how you are doing.

Please take a moment over the next week or so to update your goals.  Hopefully they will align with what you stated in your "Story" and the rest of your profile.

For those who have specific weight loss goals, I won't ask you to start logging food until after the holidays!  That's not a free ticket, just fair warning.  I am a firm believer in accountability.  For me, accountability to myself for what I put in my mouth was all I needed.  We'll jump in to that in January.

• S Specific
• M Measurable
• A Attainable
• R Relevant
• T Time-bound

Hi Scott,

I'd like to join as well - you hit the nail on the head with my key area where I need help - accountability!!!

I work with a bunch of tri-junkies (im & olympic) and started getting into it myself last year.  I joined a Mentor group that was good while it lasted, but unfortunately most of the group dropped out within the first few weeks.

My goal was to transition from Couch Potato to Sprint-Tri, and did so, but only barely.  Due to some critical family health issues, my training really dropped off, but I was still able to complete my first Sprint Tri.  The bug is still with me and I'm looking forward to starting anew for '10.

I'm married with three kids (1, 3, 6) and travel 1-2 days /week for work, so life/work/training balance is a challenge!!!  My main focus for '10 is to work on my swim - my lack of training/prep for my tri last summer resulted in me flipping on my back and mostly doing the back-stroke - I was determined to finish regardless of my time!!!

Currently I'm just getting back into light running and will start to ramp-up after the holidays.  I'm about 20 lbs. above where I'd like to be, so your guidance on nutrition/nutrition logging will be much appreciated.

So far I'm signed up for the Philly Olympic (end of June) and plan on doing a few sprints and 5K's in between.

Scott, I'd love to join your group if there is still space. I'm surrounded by deterrence and need help with motivation.

Name: Jordan

Location: Irvine, CA

Story:  27 years old. Have been bouncing around California going to school and working odd jobs. I am attracted to triathlon because it combines a number of sports I enjoy individually so why not make soup?

Family Status: do room mates count?

Current Training: I've have been working on my base and just finally put it in writing. I want to work up to 7 mile run, ½ mile swim & 100mile bike in the next 13 weeks (give or take)

This Year's Races: Maybe OC marathon ½ marathon distance or late season tri sprints in San Diego.

Weightloss: I'm surrounded by junk food and HD cable. I want to lose my winter gut. I think it will help. Maybe 10 lbs at the most.

Misc: I'm also working around sporadic tendinitis and IT band inflammations for nearly a year now.

Jason,

Yes, you're in, if you still want.  I'm going to close it shortly.