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![]() | ![]() NAME: nevergivin/ (Stuart) Edited by nevergivin 2009-12-14 6:05 PM |
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![]() I would like to Join Hi! Mind if I join in? NAME: Milkthecowbaby / Jon STORY: 34 year old who lost 200LBS in 2 years training for Triathlons. 2010 would be my 3rd year. I just lost my job in Florida and got my old job back in Wisconsin. FAMILY STATUS: Married, 4 daughters. CURRENT TRAINING: I am currently base training with a flexable plan. THIS YEAR'S RACES: 2009 i did my first Olly distance. 2010 RACES: MEant to run the Disney Marathon on Jan but had to move back to Wisconsin. Thinking about Half Iron Man in July 2010. WEIGHTLOSS: None for me. Need to lose 40lbs to hit my next goal |
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Veteran![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Looks like a great group, hope I’m welcome!!! Story: Now getting into my later Twenties. I've always been into sports, did the stick and ball games in HS. After that I've been into wakeboarding, as well as racing dirt bikes. Since leaving college, getting a full time sales job, I’ve seemed to pack on the weight. After starting to exercise this year and doing a few 5k's(hating to run my entire life) with a friend, tri's seemed to be the next amazing step. |
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![]() | ![]() Matt237 - 2009-12-14 9:07 AM Name: Matt Story: 40 year old that realized he had to change some things after 2 major surgeries (torn ACL/Meniscus and a torn achilles tendon) in 3 years from playing basketball. Came to realize that 5'9" and weighing 237 lbs was way out of line and something needed to be done. Joined BT in Aug 08 right before I blew up my knee and have been rehabing since. Finally to the point where I can run without worrying about the knee. Its the lungs and legs I have to worry about now. I am looking forward to this year and competing in at least 2 sprints. I live in central Washington State. Family: Married with 2 daughters. Daughters are 13 and 10. Current Training: Hitting the pool alot lately since the weather has been super cold. I bought a new road bike last fall and got a few great rides in before the weather tanked. Running is definately my week point at the moment. Weight Loss: This is definately a focus for me. I would like to be 210 by this time next year. 232 at the moment. Welcome Matt, glad you found this group, perfect timing as most people will be kicking off thier training programs soon. Just wanted to get a quick intro as we get the group going! I see you log on a regular basis, awesome! Have you decided on a training program for your races next year? |
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![]() | ![]() PinkPrincess - 2009-12-14 11:05 AM Hi! Mind if I join in? Welcome V, sounds like you have a good plan! V sounds fast by the way. Where are you from? I see you log your workouts also, this is good! What style Martial Arts do you do? |
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![]() | ![]() Milkthecowbaby - 2009-12-14 11:24 AM I would like to Join Hi! Mind if I join in? NAME: Milkthecowbaby / Jon STORY: 34 year old who lost 200LBS in 2 years training for Triathlons. 2010 would be my 3rd year. I just lost my job in Florida and got my old job back in Wisconsin. FAMILY STATUS: Married, 4 daughters. CURRENT TRAINING: I am currently base training with a flexable plan. THIS YEAR'S RACES: 2009 i did my first Olly distance. 2010 RACES: MEant to run the Disney Marathon on Jan but had to move back to Wisconsin. Thinking about Half Iron Man in July 2010. WEIGHTLOSS: None for me. Need to lose 40lbs to hit my next goal Welcome Jon, sorry about the Job and heavy duty move, glad you were able to recover, Im going through the same thing as I write this! Some day I hope to do IMOO, what a great race that would be! I have spent a good amount of time in Florida and Wisconsin, I was born in West Allis. Glad to have you in the group! |
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Regular![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Hi! Mind if I join in? NAME: Panther / Dave STORY: 44 year old, male COUCH POTATO. I'm retired and have WAAY too much time on my hands! I live in a very small town in Ontario, Canada. Willing to buy whatever gear is necessary, but motivation is my main problem along with an unhealthy love of beer. I'm an amateur chef and am well read in all things Nutrition. One hurdle will be swimming, as I will have to drive to a neighbouring town to get to the YMCA which is the only indoor swimming pool around. Another possible hurdle is running outdoors, as it can get scary cold here, but I do own a treadmill and a stationary bike. FAMILY STATUS: Married (25 years July 2010). One 18 year old daughter & 2 dogs. CURRENT TRAINING: I am 1 week into the three 6-week challenges of sit-ups, push-ups and squats. THIS YEAR'S RACES: None. 2010 RACES: I'd REALLY like to try the St. Joseph Island Sprint Triathlon Aug. 14, 2010 and if things REALLY go well, I'd love to try the Tomatoman Sprint Triathlon June 20, 2010. WEIGHTLOSS: None for me. I'm 5'11" 180 lbs. I just need to convert about 30 or so pounds of that to muscle instead of the current jelly that it is from sitting around all day. Edited by Panther 2009-12-14 2:01 PM |
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![]() | ![]() bigr82 - 2009-12-14 11:28 AM Looks like a great group, hope I’m welcome!!! Story: Now getting into my later Twenties. I've always been into sports, did the stick and ball games in HS. After that I've been into wakeboarding, as well as racing dirt bikes. Since leaving college, getting a full time sales job, I’ve seemed to pack on the weight. After starting to exercise this year and doing a few 5k's(hating to run my entire life) with a friend, tri's seemed to be the next amazing step. Welcome Ryan! Glad you decided to jump into this group, triathlons are a great way to loose, tone up,and push you body to new levels. Man you rock for someone at 289, great job doing the work!!!!! |
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![]() | ![]() Panther - 2009-12-14 11:56 AM Hi! Mind if I join in? NAME: Panther / Dave STORY: 44 year old, male COUCH POTATO. I'm retired and have WAAY too much time on my hands! I live in a very small town in Ontario, Canada. Willing to buy whatever gear is necessary, but motivation is my main problem along with an unhealthy love of beer. I'm an amateur chef and am well read in all things Nutrition. One hurdle will be swimming, as I will have to drive to a neighbouring town to get to the YMCA which is the only indoor swimming pool around. Another possible hurdle is running outdoors, as it can get scary cold here, but I do own a treadmill and a stationary bike. FAMILY STATUS: Married (25 years July 2010). One 18 year old daughter & 2 dogs. CURRENT TRAINING: I am 1 week into the three 6-week challenges of sit-ups, push-ups and squats. THIS YEAR'S RACES: None. 2010 RACES: I'd REALLY like to try the St. Joseph Island Sprint Triathlon Aug. 14, 2010 and if things REALLY go well, I'd love to try the Tomatoman Sprint Triathlon June 20, 2010. WEIGHTLOSS: None for me. I'm 5'11" 180 lbs. I just need to convert about 30 or so pounds of that to muscle instead of the current jelly that it is from sitting around all day. Welcome Dave, our group is growing fast! Hope we can get you going with a Tri program soon, perhaps we can all learn a little from you in nutrition! |
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Member![]() ![]() | ![]() NAME: metiii/Gene Story: After years of being overweight and having type II Diabetes, I am determined to get into shape and complete a triathlon. I started running earlier this year but over did it, and have moved to using an indoor bike. So far, I have lost 12 pounds in 11 weeks, not great, but each journey starts with a single step. I got my masters degree this year will working full time, so exercise has not been a top priority till now. Current training: I am doing core weight lifting and indoor biking on a recumbent bike about 3 1/2 to 4 1/5 hours a week. I plan on taking swim lessons in Jan. (been years since I was in a pool) and jogging once I reach 300lbs, sometime in late Jan. or early Feb. 2010 GOALS: I plan on doing (completing) the Luray Sprint Tri in Aug and a 5k run before that. Also, to reach 250lbs by this time next year. FAMILY: Married for 19 and 1/2 years (seems so much shorter) to a wonderful woman and we have one fat and sassy cat. |
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![]() | ![]() norcal_SAHD - 2009-12-14 12:15 PM NAME: Norcal_SAHD/ (David) Welcome David! Wow, what a great family! Do you hope to do an Ironman soon? Do you live close to Novato? |
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![]() | ![]() metiii - 2009-12-14 12:31 PM NAME: metiii/Gene Story: After years of being overweight and having type II Diabetes, I am determined to get into shape and complete a triathlon. I started running earlier this year but over did it, and have moved to using an indoor bike. So far, I have lost 12 pounds in 11 weeks, not great, but each journey starts with a single step. I got my masters degree this year will working full time, so exercise has not been a top priority till now. Current training: I am doing core weight lifting and indoor biking on a recumbent bike about 3 1/2 to 4 1/5 hours a week. I plan on taking swim lessons in Jan. (been years since I was in a pool) and jogging once I reach 300lbs, sometime in late Jan. or early Feb. 2010 GOALS: I plan on doing (completing) the Luray Sprint Tri in Aug and a 5k run before that. Also, to reach 250lbs by this time next year. FAMILY: Married for 19 and 1/2 years (seems so much shorter) to a wonderful woman and we have one fat and sassy cat. Welcome Gene, I have to agree, its not that great, its frickn awesome, are you kidding! 12 pounds and now doing Tri's and pumping Iron, sweet! |
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![]() | ![]() So far we have: Matt237- Matt PinkPrincess- V Milkthecowbaby-Jon bigr82-Ryan Panther-Dave norcal SAHD-David metiii-Gene 2 more openings and we will get the party going! |
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![]() | ![]() I would like to join ![]() NAME: The Passion Diva / Lori STORY: Turning 40 in 2010... time to get my act together ![]() ![]() FAMILY STATUS: Complicated with a side of 4 kids ages 21 to 17 CURRENT TRAINING: I am working on the couch to 5k running, biking alternating days and some weight lifting. Swimming will start in the new year. 2010 RACES: Sooke International Aug 2010 WEIGHTLOSS: Lost 40lbs already, working on another 60 before Aug. |
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![]() | ![]() ThePassionDiva - 2009-12-14 1:50 PM I would like to join ![]() NAME: The Passion Diva / Lori STORY: Turning 40 in 2010... time to get my act together ![]() ![]() FAMILY STATUS: Complicated with a side of 4 kids ages 21 to 17 CURRENT TRAINING: I am working on the couch to 5k running, biking alternating days and some weight lifting. Swimming will start in the new year. 2010 RACES: Sooke International Aug 2010 WEIGHTLOSS: Lost 40lbs already, working on another 60 before Aug. Welcome Lori, its time to make you an athlete! |
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Master![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() I would like to join if there is still a slot left. NAME: Mike STORY: Mid fourties male who has run recreationally and mountain biked off and on for 20 years. Last year a friend talked me in to running the St. Louis half marathon. Having never run more than 10 miles in my life, it was a big goal for me. I managed to do it in 2:08 and immediately set my sites on a sprint tri. Hey, if you can run for two hours, surely you can do a tri in an hour and a half :-). Well, never having swum laps in my life, my first trip to the Y was humiliating to say the least. I decided to keep going 2-3x per week. After a month, I still had to stop after every lap or two. Long story (6 months of no endurance and being lapped by everyone, talk about humbling) short, I had a break through in October and can now swim a mile. So I started lurking on BT and think a mentor group will help. I'm looking to buy an entre level tri bike in the next month or so and get to it. FAMILY STATUS: Married 21 years, 2 kids 18 and 12 CURRENT TRAINING: Swimming 1-3x per week, running 1-3x per week, biking 1-2x per week. Just started logging here. 2010 RACES: St. Louis half Marathon April 11, first sprint tri May 23rd (probably). Trying to decide how big to go after that for this year. WEIGHTLOSS: I'm 5' 7", 160. My waist line has been decreasing the last 6 months, but not my weight. Eventually I'll probably lose a few punds but I'm not worried about it. |
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Veteran![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Mike, where are you located? I'm only about 2 hrs from stl. Looks to be a perfect group! |
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Master![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Edwardsville, IL. You? |
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Expert![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() nevergivin - 2009-12-14 12:33 PM Welcome David! Wow, what a great family! Do you hope to do an Ironman soon? Do you live close to Novato? Yes, I do live in Novato, and No, I don't hope to do an Ironman soon. ![]() I could forsee a time when I may want to venture up to a Half Ironman, but even that is a long ways off. I'm planning on sticking with Sprint, maybe Oly distances. I could see myself doing some longer running in the future, as I'm really liking running, but I don't see myself having enough time to dedicate to training for long distances in all three sports. Mostly I just want to remain consistent at 6 or so hours a week of training. I see you are getting into hard core road riding. I'm hoping some of that will rub off on me, as so far I've not enjoyed road riding at all, despite being in an area famous for great riding roads. I feel so vulnerable out there, I much prefer mountain biking. btw, I just rode over to the pool, but it was closed due to a broken heater. Bummer! And after this Wednesday, I'm not going to have access to the pool again until January 25th due to winter break at the college. Major bummer! |
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Veteran![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() I live in assumption Il, (45 from springfeild) Your not far away at all, thats cool. |
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Master![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Cool. Maybe we can do a sprint tri together in Springfield. I'm less than an hour from there. |
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![]() | ![]() ransick - 2009-12-14 2:07 PM I would like to join if there is still a slot left. NAME: Mike STORY: Mid fourties male who has run recreationally and mountain biked off and on for 20 years. Last year a friend talked me in to running the St. Louis half marathon. Having never run more than 10 miles in my life, it was a big goal for me. I managed to do it in 2:08 and immediately set my sites on a sprint tri. Hey, if you can run for two hours, surely you can do a tri in an hour and a half :-). Well, never having swum laps in my life, my first trip to the Y was humiliating to say the least. I decided to keep going 2-3x per week. After a month, I still had to stop after every lap or two. Long story (6 months of no endurance and being lapped by everyone, talk about humbling) short, I had a break through in October and can now swim a mile. So I started lurking on BT and think a mentor group will help. I'm looking to buy an entre level tri bike in the next month or so and get to it. FAMILY STATUS: Married 21 years, 2 kids 18 and 12 CURRENT TRAINING: Swimming 1-3x per week, running 1-3x per week, biking 1-2x per week. Just started logging here. 2010 RACES: St. Louis half Marathon April 11, first sprint tri May 23rd (probably). Trying to decide how big to go after that for this year. WEIGHTLOSS: I'm 5' 7", 160. My waist line has been decreasing the last 6 months, but not my weight. Eventually I'll probably lose a few punds but I'm not worried about it. Welcome mike, I think we got our group! Tris are a blast, get to know everyone ! |
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