Enders_Shadow's group - FULL for now

Hi, Kristen!

Can I be in your group? We have a lot in common, from swimming to weightloss struggles to juggling work/workouts/family. I'm brand-new to tris. I just signed up to take swimming lessons at my local Y. I'm curious what part of the country you're from?

margo

No biking in the snow for me. I bought a pair of insulated bike tights and then thought "what am I thinking???" and exchanged them for some bike shorts to wear in my cycling class.

Biking and swimming are pretty foreign to me. I used to do both when I was a kid, but as a grownup? (I'm 45) I can swim well enough to save myself from drowning, but can't do any breathing-type work. I'm hoping to learn that when lessons start. Biking, well... being on the road absolutely terrifies me. I have a 15+ year old hybrid Diamondback that I'm planning on using. I'm going to get clipless pedals and new tires, but other than that, I hope to get my feet wet with the bike I've got. But, never say never

Hi Kristen.  Could I join your group. Like Hoof Chick we have a lot in common. I'm aiming for a 26.2 and 70.3 next year.  I have done a few OWS events myself and will be swimming a 5K next year

I need to lose 25lbs too and '09 will be my 3rd season. 

Thanks.

Hi Kristen!  Can I join your group?  I was with you 2 mentor sessions ago (I missed out on the last one!)- you are a great motivator!.

I did two sprints last summer, and was pretty happy with the results since it had been a few years since my last.  Now I want to work on my speed, and maybe get up to an oly if I have the time to train.  I am also working on losing the last five pounds of 20, and right now I am trying to do some strength training to increase my lean muscle mass.  Mostly I need to be more consistent, and find ways to not skip entire weeks of workouts because I am busy or on service!  I did just join the hospital gym, so I am hoping that will help.

I am married with two boys, and two dogs.  I am a pediatrician who works at a hospital taking care of hospitalized kids and doing research.  It keeps me very busy.  I live in the 'burbs of Rochester, NY (right down the road from Margo!).

Karen

I was quite surprised at how "easy" the OWS 1 mile was. I also did an "Across Lake Washington" 1.5 mile swim, I think because there is nothing after it - bike or run once you're out, your out. 

Hello! My name is Mark. I'm 48 y/o and I'm a captain for a full-time fire department. This is actually not my first attempt at doing a triathlon. 3 years ago I decided to train for a sprint tri and bought a book to help me(The Triahletes Training Bible). I really didn't do that well in the swim but I also realistically didn't train that well. I've decided to get into it again and got back into the pool about 5 weeks ago as the swim is the area that I need to work on. Up to now, I've pretty much been a cyclist so those skills are there for the most part. Just got a new pair of running shoes yesterday. Unfortunately, this morning I woke up with a sore throat so I'm going to back off for a few days. I'm in my first week of Prep right now. My plan for this upcoming season is to do a couple of Sprints and then do a Half Ironman in August. Any help or tips that you can pass on would be greatly appreciated.

I'm really geeked about doing well this year as up to now I've "just wanted to finish" in any race I've done. I want to do better than that and I know that I can!

Thanks, Mark(Woodstock)

Kristen...I wanna join you guys.  I know you from way back on BT...hehe....and also am good buddies with Lynne.  I'll post my goals if you accept me.  I have been in Beth and Yanti's group but haven't seen them repost it, so I guess I am moving on for now.

--Leslie

Hmmm, goals....

There are a handful of sprint tris around here that I want to try (Green Lakes, Cazenovia, Skaneatelas. Are you doing any of those, Karen?) At this point, I just want to finish without walking (either the bike or the run). I'd love to not come in last, but I can deal with it if I am (I was fourth from last in my first 10K Thanksgiving week. I survived ). 

I started running consistently this summer. Because of failed attempts (due to injuries) the previous year, I've increased mileage VERY slowly and I'm only up to 7 miles. I would LOVE to do a half-mary this year and I'm thinking about doing Ottawa with some friends who are doing the full. Biking and swimming for fitness/competition are new territory.

I've lost 26 pounds since I started tri training (Oct 1) and I'd like to lose another 14. I'm doing WW and trying to do 30-90 minutes of cardio (run, spin, swim) 6 days a week. After the start of the new year, I'm going to add strength training and stretching/flexibility, too. Plus, I'm an avid horse rider although I've cut back to 4 times a week because I just don't have the energy/hours in a day to ride more. My mare doesn't mind, I'm sure, lol.

I have a husband, a step-son, a puppy, 3 cats and 4 horses. And a full-time job as a software engineer. I do love to sleep, but have been having trouble finding time for naps since I started tri training, lol. Can't wait for some days off for Christmas!

Can't think of anything else relevant.

Margo