Purple People Eaters Team Thread

Go Team Purple People Eaters! At least it was wasn't one eyed, one horned flying purple people eater team. We could have been the OEOHFPPET!

<--- Points to side bar... Hi, as it says, I am Kazho, currently residing in the ATL and getting ready for a move to OKC at the end of the month. I am not yet a triathlete, but hoping to become one at my first race this weekend. My running has been plagued by shin splints since I started training in June, but I am hoping I have worked out most of those kinks. I am down for 25 miles this month which will be a record high for me. If all goes well this month, I am hoping to start training for a half marathon over the winter.

Who's next? 

Hey folks! My name is Sarah, live in Wisconsin, married to a non-triathlete, one kiddo - son who's 4 (and completed his very first triathlon this summer!), work part time at a Y but looking for new 'career' direction after losing a job a year ago, and always up for a challenge. I am pretty regular with training -- I find working out to be cathartic, stress relieving, and love to see the physical results (plus I LOOOOVE ice cream so need all the time I can in the saddle, running or swimming ) I have pretty much worked out on some level for years but didn't find triathlon til a year ago last summer at the spry age of 43. Running is not a strong suit for me (and I find it hard to build any speed/endurance). And now I want to concentrate on loving my run sessions! I've done a handful of sprints and now want to gear up for an Olympic distance tri this summer so need more distance/speed. When I first started last summer, I ramped up too fast and suffered with achilles tendonistis for a while. I now don't increase too much too soon and STRETCH! lots. I signed up for a 4 mile race in November so this challenge will help me with that goal. I usually run a short brick after a spin class, and then a short distance before weight training, (both on treadmill) then a long run on Saturday am (outside). I commit to 45 miles in October.

Looking forward to supporting our group. I'm sure we'll kick some booty!

Happy Monday, fellow teammates!

I am Leslie, a 38-year-old stay-at-home-mom from the Seattle suburbs.  I've just finished my first tri season, completing four sprints and having a great time doing it.  I am going to do an Oly next season, so I need to increase my run distances.  I have run a 10k in the past for a training run, twice actually, but would like to eventually get to the point where a 10k is an easy run for me, like a 5k is now.  A year ago I couldn't run at all.  In the past 12 months I have lost 50 pounds, and I feel so much better.  I'd love to lose more pounds over the winter.....we shall see....my body type is not one of a runner.  I don't mind it, but after about 30 min my breasts start hurting no matter how many bras I wear!  Argh.

General info, huh?  Well.....My kids are 4 2/3 and almost 2 (next week). Both boys, high energy.  They keep me extremely busy chasing them all the time, and I play a lot of trains!  My husband is a non-exerciser, so that's a challenge for me....he swears he's back on the couch-to-5k plan starting today.....   What else......hmm...if I can get my act together soon, I am going to try out for the roller derby in November!  Just need to work on my skating skills, which haven't been put to use in many decades.  I am really competitive, so when I get into a race situation I go for it, trying to pass people.  I was a college rower at the University of Washington, and both of my parents used to do triathlons, and my sister does triathlons, and my son wants to do a triathlon....so it's in the blood.  I love being online on the BT site, way too much, and appreciate inspires a lot!  My past life I was an employee health educator and wellness consultant, and also taught medical students how to examine patients.  Besides other things.  Once I was a snake (boa constrictor) demonstrator at the science center.  So I have a wide variety of interests.    I love to cook, knit, read and never turn down a fancy cocktail

Challenge goals:  I think I signed up for 30 miles this challenge.  I did 2.6 this morning, yay!  27.4 to go.  I hope to go over 30  miles.  I'd also like to decrease my per mile time to around 8:30 consistently.  I can hit it sometimes, but usually just for shorter runs.  I will hopefully do a 5k, a 5-mile, and a 10k event this month......so there...that's me!  Glad to meet you all!

Hey team...my name is Michael but you can call me Mike...or Mark or Morty or pretty much any male name that starts with "M" like everyone else here on BT...long story.

I set my goal at 60 miles which is what I ran this past month. Challenging part is that I am actually back to work now after two weeks off and also have a couple work related trips scheduled for this month so we shall see. Running shoes don't take up too much space in a suitcase so there should be no excuse.

I currently live in Southern Alabama about 75 minutes north of Panama City Beach, Florida. We are in the process of selling our home and moving to Denver, CO over the next few months so that is pretty exciting.

I have met tons of great people through BT and look forward to getting to know all of you.

Michael

Hello Purple People Eaters

Just a quick note to let you know you have a new team member pipscweek. I think when you see their avatar you will agree they are in the right place!

Cat

Click here if you dare

We have the classy women here 

Hello TEAM, this should be fun.  I’ve been around BT for about the last 6 months and am an editor in cancer medicine research, living in Houston.  Just finished up the September challenge and raced twice this season (one was yesterday, here's my RR if you want to read about an ankle strap sinking to the bottom of the lake. Got it though!).  Have mostly a running background and am shooting for 50 miles, hopefully at least about 10 of it on trails.  Next up is a Houston ½ Marathon relay this month, and a bike time trial along the Guadelupe River in the first week in November.  Glad to meet you all!

Sara

Good eve all,

I love purple... anyway. My name is Chris and I have been hanging around BT since last Nov. I am in my 3rd yr of Tri'ing. I usually do the longer stuff. Not IM yet though. Maybe someday. I do long caus I'm not fast. I am 46 yr old, married. Mom of 3 wonderful grown folks (that is what they tell me) Missie, 29 yr old, Nikki, 30 yr old and Beau, 26yr old. And I have 2 lovely and adorable grand kids. TJ who just turned 8 and Courtney who is 3 going on 20. I have promised to do 114 miles in Oct. And that I'll do. And we will just beat the other team. Come on..Vampires, can only run at night. Mummies.,, slow and covered in banages. Creepy crawlers...ugh spiders and stuff. And the werewolfs and their fleas. The rest don't stand a chance either. Heck, we have wings and feet. Well I've rambled enough. Looking forward to running for the team this month. Don't worry I'll change the avatar tomorrow....it is a leftover from losing a challenge.

Chris

Well hello folks!!!!  It's me. Lynne. No, not Scot! Lynne!  I'm a Scottish lassie living in Seattle since 1998 (almost 10 years)   I started doing triathlons in April this year. As of October 13th I'll have competed in 8!  I'm trying to become a better runner and have been pretty much doing challenges since I joined. I haven't won any yet but don't let that put you off!

I am married to Ron who seems to be suffering from arthritis at the moment, he's been joining me at the pool lately which in our 10 years of marriage is a 1st!  

I'm looking forward to this challenge and even though I'm not a great runner I'm a bloody fantastic talker of smack. Oh yeah Bring it on beyotches!  Doing a 5K this Sunday and a 5 mile run on the 20th then a pumpkin push too so hopefully I will surpass my 6 hours I have chosen.

Please don't let the thick Scottish accent put you off, I'm really rather nice  

Here's the whole team - if you cut and paste these in your "goals", I think the links should work.

Atlantia
BbMoozer
Chrisrunsz26
Kazho
Medusa Ann
Mmakbenton
Nytrigal
Phoenixazul
scfsara
ScotinSeattle
pipscweek

Hi Everyone!  Glad to join the Purple People Eaters!    Winter is setting in where I am (Lake Tahoe), so I'm pretty sure most of my running will be on the treadmill.  Ugh!  But, with a 1/2 Marathon at the end of the month, this is the perfect challenge for me.  Other than running, I can often be found doing the snow dance. 

~Kendra

Good morning PPEs!

Who is running today?  I ran yesterday so I am biking and possibly swimming today, but I wanted to give a shout out and a hurray to you guys who are putting on your running shoes!  How far?  Where?  We have a lot less posts on here than the other teams, so I am going to investigate what they are up to and report back.  In the meantime, let's do some chatting!

Good morning,

I am running later today. about 5 to 6 miles and then have to swim and do kick-boxing. So who else is going to be up and runnin' today??

Chris

I find myself entranced by pip's avatar...

I ran yesterday, so today is a swim/bike day.

So who is going to step up to be group leader? I would volunteer, but between work and school and getting ready for a move, I do not think I could devote the proper amount of effort. Anyone else have the time and ability? 

Hello PPE's , my name is MARS and my BT friend PIPSCWEEK suggested I join the PPE group.  I've been on BT since last December and just completed my first season triathlon.  I've completed 3 Sprint Triathlons and live in the Kansas City area.  Right now I am trying to build my running base.  My goal is to run 4-5 times a week targeting 16-25 miles a week. 

Happy Running!