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Boston Beginner's Group, Season 2 - CLOSED
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 2010-04-08 1:51 PM |
Master  1619    Hingham, Ma |  Subject: Boston Beginner's Group, Season 2 - CLOSED
NAME: Boston Beginner / Josh
Edited by Boston Beginner 2010-04-21 6:19 AM |
| 2010-04-08 3:42 PM in reply to: #2777751 |
Extreme Veteran 310 | Subject: RE: Boston Beginner's Group, Season 2 - OPEN |
| 2010-04-08 8:32 PM in reply to: #2777751 |
Regular 93 Billerica | Subject: RE: Boston Beginner's Group, Season 2 - OPEN If it would be OK I will stay on as I enjoy keeping up with THE GROUP. It will be good to see how we all do after the winter months keeping each other motivated. |
| 2010-04-08 8:57 PM in reply to: #2777751 |
Frugal Gear Geek 2199 having fun with the kids | Subject: RE: Boston Beginner's Group, Season 2 - OPEN thread stalker checking back in |
| 2010-04-09 5:35 AM in reply to: #2777751 |
Expert 1128 Boston | Subject: RE: Boston Beginner's Group, Season 2 - OPEN I am in for the next session! |
| 2010-04-09 10:09 AM in reply to: #2777751 |
Expert 819 In the Shadow of the Big House | Subject: RE: Boston Beginner's Group, Season 2 - OPEN Count me back as well. |
| 2010-04-09 12:06 PM in reply to: #2777751 |
Expert 1128 Boston | Subject: RE: Boston Beginner's Group, Season 2 - OPEN How come I don't see our group listed on the new mentors page? Is it me? Did I miss it? |
| 2010-04-09 12:51 PM in reply to: #2780390 |
Master 1619 Hingham, Ma | Subject: RE: Boston Beginner's Group, Season 2 - OPEN It isn't live yet. We are just in the staging area. We should be live soon. |
| 2010-04-09 12:59 PM in reply to: #2777751 |
Regular 93 Billerica | Subject: RE: Boston Beginner's Group, Season 2 - OPEN Any body OWS yet? I know Joe (ontherun) has been out. Any guidlines for too cold for swimming or should I just wait a few more weeks. |
| 2010-04-09 1:25 PM in reply to: #2780566 |
Master 1619 Hingham, Ma | Subject: RE: Boston Beginner's Group, Season 2 - OPEN A fellow BTer went in Hopkinton this week. She said it was 58. She swam for 40mins. It's up to you. That's on the low side for me, but doable. I would rub vasoline on your face. It helps with the cold. |
| 2010-04-10 2:53 AM in reply to: #2780566 |
Extreme Veteran 310 | Subject: RE: Boston Beginner's Group, Season 2 - OPEN scogz1 - 2010-04-09 12:59 PM Any body OWS yet? I know Joe (ontherun) has been out. Any guidlines for too cold for swimming or should I just wait a few more weeks. If you count in a river with a drysuit... yes. If you are counting freezing half to death in a lake with a wetsuit, nope. Still sounds chilly to me. Do you hate the pool that badly? Seriously though, as the paranoid one in the group, cold water can be a monster for even the best of swimmers. If you go, be safe! |
| 2010-04-10 9:46 AM in reply to: #2777751 |
| Veteran 142 | Subject: RE: Boston Beginner's Group, Season 2 - OPEN So where I never even got to introduce myself in the 1st season of BBMG, do I get a By into the new one. |
| 2010-04-10 10:14 AM in reply to: #2782024 |
Master 1619 Hingham, Ma | Subject: RE: Boston Beginner's Group, Season 2 - OPEN Yes, but you must introduce yourself this time around. Also, if all the old timers could also post your info again for the new folks. |
| 2010-04-10 5:23 PM in reply to: #2777751 |
Frugal Gear Geek 2199 having fun with the kids | Subject: RE: Boston Beginner's Group, Season 2 - OPEN My rule of thumb, if you get disoriented at all, turn around. If there is ice, push it away Bottom line, keep it safe and respect the cold, it can get you hard and fast. Still I find it hard to resist not being first in last out in our neck of the woods though |
| 2010-04-10 6:06 PM in reply to: #2777751 |
Master 1619 Hingham, Ma | Subject: RE: Boston Beginner's Group, Season 2 - OPEN So I managed to get all 3 sports in this week. I wasn't the fastest fish in the pond, but it felt good to get outside. I need to get moving if I want to survive IMAZ in Nov. I hope everyone is having a good weekend. |
| 2010-04-11 9:24 PM in reply to: #2777751 |
Regular 93 Billerica | Subject: RE: Boston Beginner's Group, Season 2 - OPEN Thanks for the OWS tips. I think I will give it a go soon but with others and my new swim buoy. I don't hate the warm bath water pool Alana I just don't like all the extra's that seem to go with the pool, I mean in the pool. I should define extra's as nasty things that you see floating around and inadvertently bushing up against your face while swimming (other peoples hair for my most recent encounter). I'm sure sure to find other nasty things while OWS but at least they should be from nature, I hope. |
| 2010-04-11 9:29 PM in reply to: #2782540 |
Regular 93 Billerica | Subject: RE: Boston Beginner's Group, Season 2 - OPEN Boston Beginner - 2010-04-10 6:06 PM So I managed to get all 3 sports in this week. I wasn't the fastest fish in the pond, but it felt good to get outside. I need to get moving if I want to survive IMAZ in Nov. I hope everyone is having a good weekend. Welcome back. What are your training plans now for IMAZ? Now it is just a matter of getting to it,smartly. |
| 2010-04-11 9:54 PM in reply to: #2782049 |
Regular 93 Billerica | Subject: RE: Boston Beginner's Group, Season 2 - OPEN Boston Beginner - 2010-04-10 10:14 AM Yes, but you must introduce yourself this time around. Also, if all the old timers could also post your info again for the new folks. Old timers ?? Hello, My name is Steve. I am from north of Boston area, Greater Lowell would be more acuate for the Locals. I am 36years old and married 16 yrs with 2 kids 15 yr old son 13 yr old daugter and 3 dogs. Started Triathlons last August 09 as a new workout to keep in shape and change in workout routine. This was done with the help of our thread stalker (Ontherun), have to give props were props are deserved. I have since participated in a couple of sprint distance Tri's last fall. I have already singned up fro Timberman 70.3 in August2010. Hope to sign up for two or three more races this year to include Olympic and a few sprints. Timberman is my A race for the year and I'm in week two of BT's 1/2 IM plan, which will bring me to the Timberman in 19 wks. I participated in the winter BB mentor group which was fun and kept the workouts going somehow. Not somehow but through others motivating and encouraging you through the winter. I am not the most social of the bloggers but will try to keep up with the group discussion and contribute the best I can with my limited knowledge of the sport, for now. I hope we all have a safe and minimaly injury free season and have fun. |
| 2010-04-11 11:07 PM in reply to: #2777751 |
Extreme Veteran 310 | Subject: RE: Boston Beginner's Group, Season 2 - OPEN Old timers?? Isn't that what you would call a 95 year old farmer? Thanks Josh. I am married with 4 kids, 10, 8, 4, & 2 and I attend college full time. It could get tricky this summer as my husband will be gone for 4 months, so I will be playing a single mom then. I swam with my face in the water for the first time ever last July, and thought of swimming as a necessary evil. I have learned to enjoy it, and now look forward to swimming each time I go. Cycling is my favorite. I'm still very much a newbie, but I just love it. It makes me feel like a kid again since I spent my childhood on my bike. I've never ran farther than 5k and am very much looking forward to surpassing that this summer. I've been a slacker all winter due to injury, then surgery, then illness and lack of mojo. I'm ready to get going and see some improvement. This is a great group, with a great mentor! |
| 2010-04-12 9:58 AM in reply to: #2777751 |
Expert 819 In the Shadow of the Big House | Subject: RE: Boston Beginner's Group, Season 2 - OPEN This is my second season of competition. Last year I started this silly sport on a dare and got hooked immediately. I did four tri's last season, 2 sprints, an oly and a HIM. This season I am planning another sprint a few Oly's and I'm going back to do the same HIM again to see if I can get faster. I'm 40 this year, married and father of 2 boys 10 and 4. My biggest challenges are probably the same as everyone's; balancing professional, personal and training lives. So far this season injuries have been a big set back to training. Was planning a full marathon this spring but had to cut it back and only did a half. Hope I have finally put the injury demon behind me for the season as I am starting HIM training in a couple of weeks.  Scott |
| 2010-04-12 11:21 AM in reply to: #2777751 |
Extreme Veteran 310 | Subject: RE: Boston Beginner's Group, Season 2 - OPEN Scott, How did your race go? I didn't see a race report. Your pace and time looked great though! |
| 2010-04-12 11:45 AM in reply to: #2777751 |
Expert 1128 Boston | Subject: RE: Boston Beginner's Group, Season 2 - OPEN I have always been an athletic person but had to take 5 years off from everything to nurse a family member back to health. I decided late last season to try a sprint as a means to get back into shape and found a new addiction. This will be my 2nd year of triathlons with my 2nd race ever, coming up on the 25th of April. This year as well as having fun, I am chasing down top 10% of my AG. This season I have an off road duo, 2 sprints, an oly and 1 off road sprint and have an Ironman 70.3 St Croix in mind for next May. In my previous lives I have been a bodybuilder, an equestrian, a mountain climber and extreme sports athlete. I have been married 21 years and have no kids ( except for my husband!) I am not happy unless I am training, often getting up in the wee hours before dawn to get a workout in before work. This is my 2nd go around with Boston Beginners Mentor Group. The inspiration and support here from both Josh and other members has been tremendous. Thanks all and lets have a great season! |
| 2010-04-13 1:55 AM in reply to: #2777751 |
Extreme Veteran 603 Glasgow, UK | Subject: RE: Boston Beginner's Group, Season 2 - OPEN Can I join in? I've been doing triathlon's off and on for about 3 years now but mainly really small novice or fun ones. I've signed up for two sprint ones this year but also have a big duathlon and kilomathon (26.3km) race. Trouble is I'm rubbish at running and although slightly improving I'm really slow :/ Other than that I work erratic hours and travel lots so it's a constant struggle to fit work outs in and control my diet. My main focus points are the running and the weightloss but I also need to make sure I don't neglect the swimming. I'm hoping that by being in a group I'll have that extra bit on incentive and support to meet my goals. Outside of triathlon I am married to a fab guy who hates running and doesn't like triathlons much either but I don't hold that against him  oh and I'm based in Scotland! Will you let me join? |
| 2010-04-13 6:27 AM in reply to: #2787249 |
Master 1619 Hingham, Ma | Subject: RE: Boston Beginner's Group, Season 2 - OPEN Kate_r - 2010-04-13 2:55 AM Can I join in? I've been doing triathlon's off and on for about 3 years now but mainly really small novice or fun ones. I've signed up for two sprint ones this year but also have a big duathlon and kilomathon (26.3km) race. Trouble is I'm rubbish at running and although slightly improving I'm really slow :/ Other than that I work erratic hours and travel lots so it's a constant struggle to fit work outs in and control my diet. My main focus points are the running and the weightloss but I also need to make sure I don't neglect the swimming. I'm hoping that by being in a group I'll have that extra bit on incentive and support to meet my goals. Outside of triathlon I am married to a fab guy who hates running and doesn't like triathlons much either but I don't hold that against him oh and I'm based in Scotland! Will you let me join?Absolutely Kate. Welcome aboard. Now go swim. |
| 2010-04-13 8:19 AM in reply to: #2787249 |
Expert 1128 Boston | Subject: RE: Boston Beginner's Group, Season 2 - OPEN Kate_r - 2010-04-13 2:55 AM Can I join in? I've been doing triathlon's off and on for about 3 years now but mainly really small novice or fun ones. I've signed up for two sprint ones this year but also have a big duathlon and kilomathon (26.3km) race. Trouble is I'm rubbish at running and although slightly improving I'm really slow :/ Other than that I work erratic hours and travel lots so it's a constant struggle to fit work outs in and control my diet. My main focus points are the running and the weightloss but I also need to make sure I don't neglect the swimming. I'm hoping that by being in a group I'll have that extra bit on incentive and support to meet my goals. Outside of triathlon I am married to a fab guy who hates running and doesn't like triathlons much either but I don't hold that against him oh and I'm based in Scotland! Will you let me join?Welcome Kate! I have found that following one of the plans here on the BT site has helped tremendously for keeping me focused. I hate the pool and didn't swim for 12 weeks. But now that I am following a plan I swim 2x weekly. It also helped me to have a focus for those workouts. So now I have one day that is drills and one day that is pure endurance. I just started reading "Run less, Run faster" I'll let you know when I find tidbits on how to run faster. Seren |
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