Lumber Dad's Group - Closed

Hi all! May I join this group? The fact that we're all in the Midwest is appealing to me, as we have the added challenge of the nasty winter weather right now.

Me:  abake (Anne).  Live in Central Illinois. Age 48

Story: Grew up horseback riding, no athletic endeavors until age 35. Got into running about 6 years ago, then did a bike/run biathlon 3 years ago.  Wanted to try a tri but couldn't swim, so took swimming lessons two years ago at the ripe old age of 46.

Family Status: In a LTR, have a 20 y.o, he has two older kids.  Mom to three spoiled rotten cats.  Had a dog until October, lost my sweet girl when she was 15.

2009 Racing: Did a lot of races --- three half marathons, a full marathon, a trail run, four sprint distance triathlons and the Tour De Donut bike race.  Did ok, didn't really take training seriously, more of a finisher.

Focus for 2010: I want to improve my swimming technique and work on running speed (I am slow but determined). Have a half marathon in February in Tampa and then would like to shoot for an Olympic distance tri sometime in late summer.  In 2011 I would like to do a half IM.

Current Training: Running 3x a week, trying to swim 3x a week although that's been a challenge.  Started spin and trainer on the bike, plus have a couple of 30-minute intense circuit training routines that I like to do. 

Whew, that's a lot of talking about myself!!!

Can I join? Another midwesterner

Me:  lrunfit (Lisa) - Waukesha WI and I just turned 36.

Story: I am a California girl. Born in Santa Cruz and I lived in the San Francisco Bay Area until I went to college outside of Sacramento. I moved the midwest in 1997. I  started swimming when I started walking and competed until college. I also started downhill skiing when I started walking.  When I was a junior in high school I ran Cross Country for the first time.  I ended up going to the state championships that year.  I ran cross country and track my freshman year in college but then the "fun" of being in college took over.  I  ran  a bunch of 10Ks in Michigan before we moved to WI in 2003.

Family Status: I am married to a non-triathalete. I have twin 6 1/2 year old girls.  I work part time as a fitness instructor (spin, pilates, pi-yo, strength, boot camp) and also work out of my house as an analyst for a company in the boat industry.

2009 Racing: This was the first year that I really came back full force.  I ran about 10 races (still have one left)  Everything form a 5K to my first marathon.  I PR'd ever distance this year and top 10 in most races.  I also got back into the pool and remembered how much I love swimming.  Then got a road bike which is now on set up in the basement on a trainer.

Focus for 2010:  Start triathalons.  I am running the Boston marathon in April.  So I am training for that as well as swimming and riding on the trainer. I want to start with a sprint distance in May or June and then do an Olympic  - hoping to find my right distance. I also am going to keep running and I plan on doing another marathon in late fall. One more focus is to keep my legs injury free. I struggled this year with hamstring and piriformis issues.

Current Training: Basically I run/bike/swim or do the ellitpical for about 2 hours a day - usually a combo of some sort. Depending on what I am teaching or training for then I will do more.  I also do strength work 3-4 times a week but I am not a big fan of it and pilates.

Ok that was a lot more words than I planned on writing

I would like to join your group.  Midwest rules.

Me: jwheat (Jon) Live in Freeland, MI near Saginaw Bay 34 years old

Story: I grew up play 3 sports, football, basketball and baseball. Played football in college and rugby after.  Got into tri's about 2 years ago, signed up 2 weeks before with no training and finsihed lol.  Just learned how to swim with my face in the water last year and wow what a difference. 

Family: Married with 2 boys 6 and 2.5. 

Current Training: Really not doing anything right now and I am miserable.  Do not know what I am really waiting for (Maybe Jan 1st).  Would liek to do about 4 to 8 hours of week.  I work a swing shift and they are 12 hour shifts so soemtimes it is difficult to get motivated.

This years races: I was only able to do 1 sprint tri and some 5 k's.  Had a bag injury that kept me out for about 1.5 months and that was in April and I have not done much since then.

2010 Races: I want to do 3 to 5 races depending on my schedule.  Mostly sprints and maybe an Oylimpic for the last.  I also will do some 5k's and hopefully a 10K and 1/2 marathon.

Weightloss: Currently I am heavier then I have been in a long time (265 lbs). Last winter was down to about 235and after I hurt my back things went down hill.  My goal is to reach about 220 to 210 by my b-day (June 10, is that realalistic?)

Focus 2010: Build a core training program and stick to it as well as some kind of nutritional plan (need help). 

Thanks
Jon

P.S. I married a yupper from Ironwood and she ia a huge Packer fan. 

Thanks for the welcome, Lenny. I actually plan to start adding more running starting next week. Got a little burnt out on the running and have taken a bit of a break, which has helped immensely.  I will run outside unless it's very icy or extremely cold.  Do have a pair of Yaktrax that helps with the ice.  If its' really bad, I will sometimes run on the indoor track at the YMCA where I swim. I enjoy that more than running on the dreadmill.

So far this looks like a really great group and I look forward to virtual training with everyone!

I have a trainer and an elliptical in the basement so that wil help but I actually liek torun in the winter when it is not to wet.  We do have snowshoes but where we live the snow is it or miss, many years we do not get enough to use them.  I have only skied twice but I do like it just not very good.  We are thinking about joining a local gym that offers classes so you never know.  I need to be active again, makes me feel good.  My wife makes fun on me all the time about the lions.  We went to the packer lions game thanksgiving.  I do actually like the packers too. 

Hey Lenny,  I am sort of new to tri also and would like to join the group!  I can't wait for the new season.

ME:  Jonathan (last name Gerbode-Grant).  I currently live in Portsmouth, NH, about an hour north of boston on the coast.  We have adequate training weather for about fifteen days a year.

STORY:  I grew up watching the Kona IM with my dad.  I was born on the big island so my dad has always marveled at the event.  Up until last year it never dawned on me to give the sport a tri. 

2009:  As of right now I have completed two sprint length tris. Both are in my race reports.  I fell in love with the sport after the first one and it's been sucking my bank account dry ever since.

FOR 2010:  I would seriously like to get running under control.  2009 has been a year FILLED with everything from piriformis sydrome to shin splints.  I have never run formally before this year and am sort of battling through it.  I met with a running trainer to get proper running form and heart rate zones, so that's all I have to start with.  My 5k time is consistently around 27 minutes and I need to improve on it big time.  I have a sprint, an olympic and a HIM scheduled for this year.  My goal for the HIM is 6:15.  That's pretty lofty given my running background.

CURRENT TRAINING:  I am using the "ultra" distance training plan from open-tri.com.  The 36 week program actually started on Monday (12/14).  It's a six day a week program with Monday as rest day.  I will be doing strength training hopefully once a week and stretching morning and night as I'm about as tight in the calves as you can be.  I am trying to become a nutrition buff and am reading as much as I can to make my motor work more efficiently.

I'm always open to new ideas and love to get advice.  I will always chime in on the rare occassion that I know something ).  I'm a very active member of the website too so I'll be around!

How about a member from the South? Live in beautiful Fairhope Alabama just across Mobile Bay from Mobile. About 45 minutes from the Gulf of Mexico.  Grew up in the Hampton Roads area of Virginia but been down here for 20+ years.

Background: 47 years old married with 2 children (son 16 and daughter 15).  Played competitive tennis growing up and for a couple of years in college.  Have stayed relatively fit through the years working out/light running (2 knee surgeries to right knee cause some occasional problems)  About 1.5 years ago I picked up the mileage on my running and did half marathons in 12/08 and 1/09. Was gearing up for another in 2/09 when I started experiencing some shin splint problems. Thats when I started looking at triathlons-thought the variety might prevent overuse injuries.

Not a swimmer but worked hard beginning in March 2009 and was able to survive 2 sprints and an olympic this past Summer with a duathlon thrown in.  Had a couple of good AG finishes and love the sport.

Currently focusing on improving all three disciplines.  Took some swim lessons and doing lots of drills. Running about 30mpw with half marathon 1/10. Train 3-4 times a week on bike and started with a powermeter 2 months ago.  Current training is 8-11 hours a week.

2010-will do a few running races early in the year with a Half IM in early May. Then Grandman Sprint in Fairhope Alabama, Chattanooga Waterfront Olympic in July, another tri hopefully in Aug/Sept and possibly another Half IM in Fall 2010.

Hope to join the group!

Me:  Lacie, age 41, eastern Iowa, pediatric dentist

Story:  Never an athlete, other than swimming for two years in middle school.  A girlfriend and I turned 40 and decided to train for a triathlon last year...midlife crisis I guess, had never even run a mile...EVER, had to start with 30 seconds running, 2 minutes walking..........

Family Status:  Married with 4 children, Emily 11, Carolyn 7, Jacquelyn 7, and T.J. 5, great dane Luca, cocker spaniel S'Mores, cat Miracle, and two Hamsters

2009 Racing: Did 4 Sprints and 1 supersprint this summer, and my oldest daughter did her first triathlon this summer as well.  I am more of a finisher than a racer...my goal last summer was to finish each race without having to stop during swim or bike, and not walk during the run...was successful in all but first race when my training partner and I raced together and she needed breaks.

Focus for 2010: Trying to run more to run faster, right now pretty snailike pace, build endurance in running and biking to increase to oly distance at least once this summer.  Swimming is my strongest sport....but want to get faster there as well.  Have convinced 5 of my sisters in law to train to do the Chicago Triathlon oly in two relay teams...only one has been very active til now.  Hope to race 3-4 sprints and 1 oly in addition to the relay.  Would really like to do a half iron in 2 years.

Current Training: My training partner is on and off now, which makes it more challenging for me.  Was just starting a new plan with each sport 2x/week then transitioning to 3x, swimming with master's group, but reinjured a shoulder, so taking it easy for a bit.  Lost 25 pounds in process last year, and 20-25 more would be great.

Slornow=Randy. Sorry should have mentioned that before.

My half marathon is 1/10/10.  Did an 8k last weekend in 36:55 and have a 5k this weekend where I would love to go below 22 but not sure I will be able to do that.  My previous half marathon times were 1:51 in Dec/08; 1:45 in Jan/09.  Goal for next month is to get under 1:45 and under 1:40 would be a home run for me.  Run training over the last few months has been almost all easy/steady pace with higher mileage than last year.  Trying to use the races this month as "speed work" to get a feel for faster paces and get accustom to that.

Glad to be a part of the group.  Although I am off to a bad start choosing sleep over my swim workout this am:)

LOL!!!!

I'd like to join the group if there's still room for another.

Does anyone here do the Coach Troy Spinervals bike workouts?  I borrowed Suffer-O-Rama from a friend and gave it a shot last night.  It seemed like a really good workout although I had some problems with my drainer and had to get off and readjust the bike a couple of times.