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NAME: ATLrunr- Beth

Hello! After reading your profile I felt like mentoring would be a good fit. I especially like the quote "more is more" as my fave quote is work hard And smarter to get ahead!

STORY: I did field events and cheerleading in college where I also worked part time as a trainer in a sports performance gym. After college I started my own personal training business which was a great learning experience but short-lived. After moving and changing industries I entered a period of relative inactivity or I guess non focused fitness from 2006 to early 2008. Occasional jogging, weightlifting and yoga. Around August timeframe I started training again with a bootcamp and running eventually becoming an instructor and actually improving a lot rather quickly with running. After a few months I won my first (Very small and local) race. I figured out that I could possibly actually be decent at running (at least on a local level) I became obsessed and wanting to start doing triathlons as well. The last few months I have been training in biking and trying to swim as well as building up for my first full marathon.

FAMILY STATUS: Married for two years. Husband likes running too but not quite as obsessed.

CURRENT TRAINING: Running about 40 a week, teaching bc and trying to get in some swimming and biking

THIS YEAR'S RACES: So far the only one I have signed up for is 70.3 Augusta, and a march marathon but am planning for a lot

WHAT WILL MAKE ME A GOOD MENTEE: I have lots of motivation but want to take steps to insure that I avoid rookie mistakes etc.

Beginner Triathlete. Tried a short tri back in 2003, one of the last out of the water, haven't done another since. Can't swim well, basically can get back and forth in the pool but freak out in a lake. Have signed up for a HIM. Believe if you're going to do it, then you might as well just jump and go. Did the same thing with marathons. Did a couple of 5k's, then signed up for a marathon 3 days before the event, won the filly division and only missed Boston by 2 minutes. That was back in 2004. This year I did 4 marathons in 12-months with New York being my last one, which I qualified for. Also ran Boston, Tybee and Manchester. Have run 8 all together, one of which, Miami, was only 12-weeks after a spinal fusion! Started time trialing a couple of years ago, but just dabbling, no real training. Best sport is kayak racing, both down river and flatwater, with a little canoe racing and outrigger racing thrown in for variety.

Married to a man who also dabbles in running and biking, but who likes biking the most and also can't really swim.

Physically I'm "sturdy". I do not have a runners body. I do not have a bikers body. I only have "my" body and with any luck, maybe I can train and have less of it by the HIM!!!!!

NAME: pilotncommand172/ JC

STORY: I have been training and racing off and on for the past three seasons. I have always been active i think i starting riding my bike to school when i was in 5th grade. rode 60 miles day trips when i was 14. and was a four year member of my high school swim team. I pick up triathlon as a way of getting in shape before I went off to Air Force Basic Training. I have completed 5 sprints with the hope of completing a oly or half marathon this year.

FAMILY STATUS: Single ( Married to the United States Air Force)

CURRENT TRAINING: I just began to get back on the horse called it the new year bug or what not. this last season i only race once and the past year as been a rough one and i been using my training as a way to let out my aggression and also to reflect.

2009 RACES: So far i have just one race plan and it a supersprint coming up in a couple of weeks. I still not sure how much racing i get to do as I moving in March.

My biggest issue is trying to fit training in to my busy life of meetings and long shift work. and also factoring sleep in and i hoping i can meet a few people that can hold me accountable for when i don't feel like going to the pool after my 12 hour shift or going on a run. so hopefully we can all help each other in achieving each others goals.

NAME: Abbagej-Abigail

STORY: I grew up running off and on.  Parents did Maries.  Fell out of shape after moving to GA in 2001.  After the birth of my son in 2005, I was looking for a fitness challenge.  After six months with a personal trainer and little progress to show for it, my younger sister challenged me to try a sprint tri.  Did the Two Bridges (no longer in existence), with very little training, in August 2007 and loved it.  In 2008, competed in "My First Tri", Irongirl, Tri2remember, and Emerald Point.  Also, ran Disney, ING, and Zooma half maries.  Am seeking to "beat down" an oly this year (Chatanooga???) and possibly take on the Augusta 70.3.  Am a fanatic tennis player and love the cardio cross-training it provides.

FAMILY STATUS: Married for ten years this June.  One son and one furry (dog) daughter.  Husband is mildly interested in running and very active playing tennis.

CURRENT TRAINING: Running about 20 miles per week.  Six hours of tennis per week.  Occasional swim and spin.  Very little strength, but some.

THIS YEAR'S RACES: Disney half mary next month.  Looking for full marathon this year (possibly Marine Corp in fall or Donna in February).  Committed to one OLY (Chattanooga) and one sprint (Irongirl).  Depending on OLY experience, want to do the Augusta 70.3.  I want to do fewer races this year for 1) my sanity, 2) focus on endurance (vs. speed), and 3) maintain better health (had lots of colds last season).

WHAT WILL MAKE ME A GOOD MENTEE: I LOVE to work out, especially run.  I have tons of enthousiasm (even if I can't spell it).

My Biggest Challenge:  Staying focused...I plan, plan, plan, and always seem to fall off the horse!

Hello Jeremy,   

 I'm new to Triathlons, will be completing my very first Sprint in 2009 and began my training 5 weeks ago.  I would like to join your group and learn how to get better prepared.  Here's my profile update below:

 NAME: doowgnik / Cahba 

STORY: I'm 32 years young and live in Maryland near DC.  I'm a fair weather athlete and I'm in average shape. 5'10, 198lbs relatively tone.  I did mountain biking in the past riding 30 miles a week off road from 2000-2002, but haven't biked consistently since.  I got motivated 1 year ago to get in better shape when I got engaged.  I tried, but not hard enough to get in rock hard shape before my wedding last August, but I did tone and started a much healthier routine. In September I did a 5k and felt great.  I trained for 1 month before the race and did relatively well (33 min finish).   I found that the race motivated me to hit the treadmill and gym so I signed up for a Triathlon (sprint) to motivate me to hit the gym and incorporate a full body workout routine.   I still want to bring a six pack of abs home to my wife one day soon.   I signed up for 3 TRis in 2009 although I will mostly likely only do 1 or 2.  First is on May 3, in Maryland.   

FAMILY STATUS: Married (newly wed August 2008), my wife plays tennis and works out regularly and is a good motivator for me to get in the gym.  No kids and one dog, Sundance (3 years)

CURRENT TRAINING: I started the Couch to Sprint workout plan from BT.  I bike well and my running is so so, but I can finish 3 miles in about 30 mins now, however my swimming is dreadful.  I'm learning that I don't know how to swim as well as I thought I could.  Not sure why I thought I was a better swimmer.  I can currently due 25 meters without stopping.  I need to develop my breathing and improve my stroke.

I found a swim coach at my gym and we are planning to develop a plan for me in January.  

THIS YEAR'S RACES: I did a 5k in May, finished in 33 mins.  

2009 RACES:  I signed up for three Tri's Sprint but I realized afterwards that two have a 900m swims, while the other is 500m, so I need to access my development and determine if I will be ready for a 900m swim by May 3.  My goal is to finish one Sprint in 2009, I might add one or two 5k's in the year.  If I'm strong enough for two Sprints, I would be elated and will go for it.

WEIGHTLOSS:  I'm currently 5'10 and 198lbs, I want to drop 10-15 pounds.  I was 205 in the Spring so I'm seeing slow progression.  I want to provide the gift of rock hard abs to my wife in the next 4-6 months.

WHAT WILL MAKE ME A GOOD MENTEE:  I'm very goal oriented, I will work very very hard, I'm open for coaching, and feedback and I would like to motivate other coach potatoes to put down the remote and incorporate healthier living.  I also need lots of tips for improving my swimming and I believe my running is choppy so I could use some tips here too.

Greetings I going to try to kill a few birds with one stone. first off when your not having cable TV or  not video games systems and being a hyper boy meant spending time outside. Yea swimming one of those things that can take years to pin down the technique and if you look at my log for today you'll see even i still working on it.  I am living in Guam for my work. i have been on the island for just under two years and it has been a awesome time being able to use the pacific ocean for my OWS Practices. Plus it beats the Snowy weather of Iowa where i grew up.

  So my first question for the group is the always debated time vs distance. if you read my log you can see that i only swam 1800yds out of the 3200yds the plan calls for.  I currently using the 12 week intermediate sprint plan.  i did however make the hour the workout called for.  I guess i just looking some options on what matters more distance or time.