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McFuzz's Mentor Group 2011 - CLOSED
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 2010-12-21 11:33 AM |
Champion  7550     Albuquerque, New Mexico Bronze member |  Subject: McFuzz's Mentor Group 2011 - CLOSEDI'm McFuzz (Mike). Edited by McFuzz 2010-12-23 3:17 PM |
| 2010-12-22 11:48 PM in reply to: #3256268 |
New user 21 Eastern Iowa | Subject: RE: McFuzz's Mentor Group-2011 I would like to join your group. From what I have read you look like the type of person who can help me through this crazy process. Will post up bio shortly. |
| 2010-12-23 12:41 AM in reply to: #3256268 |
Member 73 Del Rio, TX | Subject: RE: McFuzz's Mentor Group-2011 I would like to join this group! I'm looking to do my first oly this year and will need some major help as I've only done 2 mini triathlons so far. Bio: My name is Shannon and I am a 29 year old mother of 2, one 10 month old and one 2 year old. My first tri was 3 months after my son was born and it was my way of trying to get back into shape after having him. I have been an athlete all my life playing pretty much every sport. My main sport is soccer which I played for the University of Northern Colorado. After college I commissioned into the Air Force and was a Contracting Officer which is a fancy way of saying that I do 'combat shopping'. I have stayed fit easily all my life until I had my boys. I love my food so I am still needing to loose about 15lbs. to get back to my pre-pregnancy weight and hope to loose another 5 if possible to be able to race at my best. Right now I am a stay at home Mom and life is pretty crazy with 2 little ones around especially with my husband deployed. I love structure, competition and working out. I enjoy pushing myself once I'm out the door and at the gym but getting out the door is hard sometimes. Because of my background, I am fine with the running aspect (I'm not super fast but I do alright), my biking is not the greatest and I by far am the worst at swimming. I have been swimming on average 3 days a week for 2.5 months and it's getting easier but I am still soooo slow! Experience: Like I said I have only done 2 mini triathlons. I did get my sister and brother to do the second one with me and I think they're both hooked now too. Goals: Complete my first Olympic distance triathlon (no specific race picked out yet - I'll be searching for one soon) Lose 15 lbs. |
| 2010-12-23 12:46 AM in reply to: #3256268 |
Member 79 | Subject: RE: McFuzz's Mentor Group-2011 hi i would like to join this group. will post a bio later as just getting ready for work. |
| 2010-12-23 5:45 AM in reply to: #3256268 |
Veteran 267 Peoria Heights | Subject: RE: McFuzz's Mentor Group-2011 I would like to join this group also ... will post my bio after work. |
| 2010-12-23 8:04 AM in reply to: #3256268 |
Extreme Veteran 469 Albany, NY | Subject: RE: McFuzz's Mentor Group 2011 - OPEN Hello Mike/all, I'd like to join the group if its ok. A little about me: NAME: Nate I had absolutely no experience with anything prior to late 2008. I hated running, had only biked around town as a kid and recreational swimming. I was very active in high school playing baseball, football, basketball and weight lifting throughout.
2011 will be my 3rd season. I’ve completed an IM and HIM as well as a 5-6 sprints and 2 Oly’s. The 2010 HIM was my best race despite a complete lack of training. I was working approximately 70 hrs a week including travel and was absolutely DRAINED!
CURRENT TRAINING: Haven’t been logging anything. Typically getting about 3-5 short runs in a week as well as a few trainer rides. I’ve swam 3 times total (2 at races) since IMLP in 09! This all needs to improve and will. I will loosely follow a 30wk IM training program that starts the day after Christmas.
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| 2010-12-23 8:13 AM in reply to: #3256268 |
| Member 18 Near BigD | Subject: RE: McFuzz's Mentor Group 2011 - OPEN Name Doug Bio Married to my beautiful wife for 22 years. We have a daugher that is 15 and a son that is 11. I will struggle to balance work and fitness. My family enjoys traveling Experience I started 2010 about 75 pounds heavier than today. I began the C25K with a goal of running a 5K in June. I have since run 3 more, and usually each one is a minute faster than the past. I am now hooked on running for the first time ever. I typically run 3-4 times per week in very unstructured manner. I have always enjoyed bicycling, but will need a lot of swim training. Goals Big D Stair Climb Jan 29 RocknRollDallas Mar 27 TBD sprint Tri |
| 2010-12-23 8:16 AM in reply to: #3256268 |
Elite 3494 Renton, Washington | Subject: RE: McFuzz's Mentor Group 2011 - OPEN I'd like to join too. I have a lot of goals for 2011 so I really need motivation and advice. I'll post a bio later (After much coffee) |
| 2010-12-23 8:19 AM in reply to: #3256268 |
Expert 715 PA | Subject: RE: McFuzz's Mentor Group 2011 - OPEN i would like to join the group as well. i can post my bio in a few hours, as i am dealing with a work deadline right now..... |
| 2010-12-23 8:21 AM in reply to: #3258822 |
Extreme Veteran 469 Albany, NY | Subject: RE: McFuzz's Mentor Group 2011 - OPEN Triathlynne - 2010-12-23 9:16 AM I'd like to join too. I have a lot of goals for 2011 so I really need motivation and advice. I'll post a bio later (After much coffee) Nope, not fair. I posted mine on 1/2 a cup, now its your turn.  Edited by zee744 2010-12-23 8:23 AM |
| 2010-12-23 8:27 AM in reply to: #3256268 |
New user 21 Eastern Iowa | Subject: RE: McFuzz's Mentor Group 2011 - OPEN Name: Rod(age 43 yo) Edited by n3dinc 2010-12-23 8:30 AM |
| 2010-12-23 8:34 AM in reply to: #3258835 |
Elite 3494 Renton, Washington | Subject: RE: McFuzz's Mentor Group 2011 - OPEN zee744 - 2010-12-23 6:21 AM Triathlynne - 2010-12-23 9:16 AM I'd like to join too. I have a lot of goals for 2011 so I really need motivation and advice. I'll post a bio later (After much coffee) Nope, not fair. I posted mine on 1/2 a cup, now its your turn.
Aww but I've been up since 4:30 |
| 2010-12-23 8:34 AM in reply to: #3256268 |
Veteran 321 Brooklyn NY | Subject: RE: McFuzz's Mentor Group 2011 - OPEN Hi McFuzz, I'd love to join your mentor group. I am at work right now and cant post my bio and goals at the moment but will do it over the weekend if not sooner : ) |
| 2010-12-23 8:37 AM in reply to: #3256268 |
Member 208 Longview, Texas | Subject: RE: McFuzz's Mentor Group 2011 - OPEN I'd like to join, follow little bio Born in Brazil, moved to US in 2001, since then, lived in Miami, FL; Knoxville, TN; Orlando, FL; and now in Mooresville, NC, 33 years old, married 10 years and 2 kids (15yo boy, 7 yo girl) Little overweight 6'2" and 240 lbs Never a big athlete, but up until 1997 I had a bicycle as only form of transportation, i 97 it was stolen and I then bought a motorcycle, never did any exercise again. Fast forward to 2010, my little sister got married in May and after almost 10 years I went back to Brazil, saw all relatives and saw how big I become (I was at 260 at the time) when I got back decided to loose weight and with little money run was a first option, started the C25K program and in August did the "Mooresville 5K" my time was 30:09. not bad for someone that in may wasn't able to run more than 20 seconds. August I also got myself a road bike at bikedirect, and started to ride I would run 3 miles or ride 20 5x a week I did this until Mid Oct when the cold mornings kept me in bed. I work at a Mall so November and December I work very long hours and didn'd do any biking or running. My goals for 2011 are loose some weight (get to 200), do a duathlon (I can swim, but have no where to train or practice) and depends how it goes run the Charlotte Marathon next December. Edited by ricmachado 2010-12-23 8:37 AM |
| 2010-12-23 8:38 AM in reply to: #3258868 |
Extreme Veteran 469 Albany, NY | Subject: RE: McFuzz's Mentor Group 2011 - OPEN Triathlynne - 2010-12-23 9:34 AM zee744 - 2010-12-23 6:21 AM Triathlynne - 2010-12-23 9:16 AM I'd like to join too. I have a lot of goals for 2011 so I really need motivation and advice. I'll post a bio later (After much coffee) Nope, not fair. I posted mine on 1/2 a cup, now its your turn. Aww but I've been up since 4:30 Ok, ok. Fair enough. |
| 2010-12-23 8:40 AM in reply to: #3256268 |
Champion 7550 Albuquerque, New Mexico Bronze member | Subject: RE: McFuzz's Mentor Group 2011 - OPEN I'm sure this will be a fun group! |
| 2010-12-23 8:45 AM in reply to: #3258886 |
Extreme Veteran 469 Albany, NY | Subject: RE: McFuzz's Mentor Group 2011 - OPEN McFuzz - 2010-12-23 9:40 AM I'm sure this will be a fun group! I hope so. I need something to do all day at work! |
| 2010-12-23 8:50 AM in reply to: #3256268 |
Champion 7550 Albuquerque, New Mexico Bronze member | Subject: RE: McFuzz's Mentor Group 2011 - OPEN OK...first thing is for each of you to add one another to your list of friends here. Go to settings (the little wrench icon at the top). Select the Training Blog Customization tab Select the Friends tab either type in the screen name directly, or use the ... button to look for someone (so if you ... and type "fuzz" I'll show up in the list). You can also add a hyperlink to this thread. Copy the URL, go back to your Training Blog Customization page and select the dashboard tab. Somewhere in here, type something that'll make sense to you (I'll probably use something creative, like "McFuzz's 2011 Thread") highlight it, and then click on the little chain icon which brings up a hyperlink window where you can paste the previously copied hyperlink. |
| 2010-12-23 8:56 AM in reply to: #3256268 |
Extreme Veteran 396 Eastern Pennsylvania | Subject: RE: McFuzz's Mentor Group 2011 - OPEN Hi, my name is Art and I'd like to join if you have room for one more. I'll fill in the details this evening if that is o.k.? |
| 2010-12-23 9:14 AM in reply to: #3256268 |
Master 7712 Orlando | Subject: RE: McFuzz's Mentor Group 2011 - OPEN Hi Mike, Ann-Marie here, I'd like to join the group too. This will be my second season of triathlon. In 2010, I competed in 4 sprints and had plans for 2 olys in Sept/Oct., but broke my ribs a week out from the first oly - that put an abrupt end to the season! In addition to the tris, I ran 3 half marys and almost 2 marathons. The 2d mary was cut short by illness. In 2011, i hope to complete 2-3 olys and 4-5 sprints. I will also run a few 1/2 marys and 1-2 marys. Right now, other than my german shepherd, I am single. The good news with that is I have time to train. We won't talk about the bad with that  Professionally, i am an attorney with a law enforcement agency. The agency promotes fitness and we have an on-site gym, so that also helps with the workouts. Based upon this years races, it is clear I need to spend more time on the bike. It also probably wouldn't hurt if i upgraded my bike - my current bike is a circa 1991 Trek 1200. But the real issue is that I need to come up with a plan that allows me to keep my running plans without ignoring time in the saddle. This looks like it will be a fun group. I look forward to learning from all of you. Ann-Marie |
| 2010-12-23 9:19 AM in reply to: #3256268 |
Expert 715 PA | Subject: RE: McFuzz's Mentor Group 2011 - OPEN NAME: Jason STORY: 32 years old. 3 years ago i was about to turn 30 and made a commitment to lose weight. january 2008 i was 6' tall weighing in at 228 lbs, eating like a horse, but not working like one. so i cut back my intake and lost 35 lbs over 9 months then hit a wall. i knew i needed exercise if i wanted to lose any more weight. thanksgiving rolled around and i was talking with my BIL who was visiting from VA and he said he started training for triathlons. i thought it sounded really cool, i always loved to bike, i could tolerate running, and the local high school has lap swims in the morning i could get to. picked me up a used bike from craigslist, hit the pool and the road, and lost 13 more lbs on my way to my first triathlon June 2009. since then, i've completed 7 races. 5 sprints, 1 olympic, and 1 HIM, along with various 5k's. FAMILY: married 11 years. 2 kids, ages 5&7. my daughter will be doing the kids race at Musselman this summer when we are there for my70.3 race. my son cant wait to do his first either, he's just a little too young yet. my wife had completed her first 2 5k's this fall and is contemplating a sprint tri this august. i think my dedication to this sport has slowly spread through my family and a few other friends as well. CURRENT TRAINING: as of now im just trying to maintain a decent run base through winter. i didnt have a treadmill until this fall and my run totally droped off last winter, making things more harder to get ramped back up again in the spring. i run 3-5x/week, swim 2x/week, and bike when i can (mostly on the trainer). 2010 races: local sprint tri in June, i really wanted to redeem myself at this race. it was my first ever race the year before and i had a horrible swim which cost me dearly and i wanted to come back from that. i went from 56/89 in 2009, to 15/78 in 2010, knocking off around 25 minutes from my previous time. i went for my first Oly this past august, i knew i had to do a longer distance race to prepare me mentally for Savageman 70.0 in September. i ended up 15th or 16th OA and got 3rd in AG. Savageman 70.0 - well, that's another story. i finished about MOP overall and was about 6 minutes off my projected time due to a slower than expected run. 2011 races: same sprint to start off the year as before, then Musselman 70.3, Riverstock Oly, and Savageman 70.0 again. maybe another sprint thrown in there somewhere. WEIGHT LOSS: i have lost a maximum of 48 lbs, i've put 5 back on and have kept it there for the last 1.5 years. i plan to lose 10 more again for this springs first race and stay at 175-178 lbs throughout race season. WHAT WOULD MAKE ME A GOOD MENTEE??? well, ive gone from the couch to completing a few events. ive lost a good deal of weight and kept it off. i know what i have to do about that. i train consistently and log ALL of my workouts. i can share advice on what has worked for me, and i still look for new ideas too. i love this sport and what it has taught me thus far (i admit that i still hardly know a thing). being accountable is a great motivator. and i love to get advice on what works good for training, as well as racing. does that make me a good mentee?? |
| 2010-12-23 9:23 AM in reply to: #3258928 |
Expert 715 PA | Subject: RE: McFuzz's Mentor Group 2011 - OPEN reid15 - 2010-12-23 9:56 AM Hi, my name is Art and I'd like to join if you have room for one more. I'll fill in the details this evening if that is o.k.? where at in eastern PA are you located?? im outside of Carlisle |
| 2010-12-23 9:30 AM in reply to: #3256268 |
Expert 1146 Chugiak, Alaska | Subject: RE: McFuzz's Mentor Group 2011 - OPEN I would love to join this group if there is still room!!! I was a part of Newbzz's group last time and it was such a huge help for me. Last year was my first season and I accomplished 3 sprint tris. Will be training for an olympic and half marathon this season, so I am sure I will need much help and encouragement. I am getting ready for a run now and will post my bio in a little while. So excited!!!! |
| 2010-12-23 9:33 AM in reply to: #3256268 |
Expert 961 Illinois _ Chicago area | Subject: RE: McFuzz's Mentor Group 2011 - OPEN Hi Mike, My name is Susie and I'd like to join the group, but feel I must explain a few things. I was a mentor here on BT for two years. This year I decided that I didn't have the time necessary to be a good mentor (I'm actually mentoring two new teachers at the school where I teach). But I thought I would miss being part of a group. When I read your bio I thought we had a lot in common so...here I am. I am 49 years old. Married 24 years with two boys ages 20 and 18. My family is also active in scouting. I was a den leader for my boys when they were cub scouts. Both of my boys are now Eagle Scouts. I am an Early Childhood special education teacher, so I am on winter break right now (thus this middle of the day post). I have been involved in triathlon since the summer of 2005. I had always enjoyed an active lifestyle and had been a runner for many years, but in my late 30's I began to have some health issues. Within 5 years I was diagnosed with asthma, interstitial cystitis ( a chronic bladder disease), and Crohn's Disease. I thought my active days were over. After a time of feeling sorry for myself, I began to educate myself about my conditions and made some radical changes. Found new doctors, changed my diet (I am wheat, diary, corn and peanut free). I also began running again. I had always wanted to do a triathlon and in July 2005 I did a little local sprint race. The minute I crossed the finish line I was hooked! Since then I have completed in 14 triathlons, all distances. I have done IMWI twice (2008 and 2010). I also qualified for Boston and ran that in 2010. (I have logged 1097 miles this year). My goals and races (so far) for 2011: I have a 10k in Feb. (winter races in Chicago are always interesting) I'm running the St. Louis marathon April 10. I will also be doing an Oly in late June and a HIM in July, on my 50th birthday! Will probably throw in a few more races, running or otherwise. My goals for each race are to improve my times. My overall goal is to maintain my fitness and health. I do triathlon because it has helped me to feel so much better, physically and mentally. It has become a lifestyle for me. PS: I finally got my husband to take up running. He did his first 5k in November and will be running a 5k in St. Louis while I run the marathon. Trying to get him in the pool. Now that will take a bit more work. |
| 2010-12-23 10:07 AM in reply to: #3256268 |
New user 49 Myrtle Beach | Subject: RE: McFuzz's Mentor Group 2011 - OPEN A little structure...a lot of chaos...sounds like the mentor for me! My name is Heather. I'm 28 years old, mother of 2 boys (ages 4 and 2). I'm finishing up my LAST semester in college , pursuing my BS in exercise and sports science. I also teach fitness classes. My life is chaos and I love it! I've been a runner for about 4 years now, I've got 4 full marathons, 8 half marathons, and countless shorter races under my belt. 2010 was my first year in triathlons, I went from feeling like I was going to drown after one 25 yard lenght of the pool, to my first tri (local sprint with 300 yard pool swim) and then second (Irongirl Columbia, longer sprint, 0.6 mile open water swim). I'm HOOKED! I've had the AMAZING honor of being selected to be on the 2011 Team Trakkers age group triathlon team. And thus, I'm most definately donig my first olympic, first 70.3....and totally eyeballing my first full. If I do, it will be Rev 3 in Cedar Point, Sept 11. This gives me another month or two to really think about it. My husband is on board, I'm mentally and physically committed to it....I just wonder if it's a silly thing to attempt in only my second season of triathlon. Then again, there is never much rhyme or reason to what I do in the endurance world, haha! Currently, I'm midway through training for marathon #5 (Myrtle Beach marathon Feb 19th) and I'm slowly working on getting some base on the bike and in the pool. Anyway, that's me in a nutshell! Totally looking forward to this experience! Edited by RunFasterMommy 2010-12-23 10:10 AM |
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