Boston Beginner's Mentor Group - CLOSED (Page 10)

Dragonflyer - 2010-01-03 12:52 PM Wet Suit--will anyone do?  (I have a body glove-fit is pretty good-long sleeve)  Preferences?

Boston Beginner - 2010-01-03 6:56 PM

We have a birthday in the group today.   Happy Birthday Alana!!!!

AlanaF - 2010-01-03 9:16 PM

Thanks!  It's my SECOND 34th birthday.  It's all because I have made so much fun of people that have to do the math to figure out how old they are.  I thought I was 34 for about six months last year until I did the math.....

Trimomnewbe - 2010-01-04 3:19 PM Hi, If there is still room in your group I would like to join! My name is Melissa- I am 38 (yes, the second 38 year old Melissa in the group). I have a five year old son (6 in Feb) and a 3 1/2 year old son. I am a special education teacher working full time with two kids- in my first year of teaching. My overall goal is to find time for myself- to get off the couch and move! I completed one sprint tri in 07' and have not moved since. During that time I was completing my Masters, working full time, and moving-twice. Time to focus on moving my body. I've managed to talk my sister-in-law into doing a spint tri in July-- it will be nice to have her to work out with. I think my biggest challange it finding the time- or better said- MAKING the time to work out. Looking for a pool... Looking forward to cheering you all on!! Melissa

Trimomnewbe - 2010-01-04 2:19 PM Hi, If there is still room in your group I would like to join! My name is Melissa- I am 38 (yes, the second 38 year old Melissa in the group). I have a five year old son (6 in Feb) and a 3 1/2 year old son. I am a special education teacher working full time with two kids- in my first year of teaching. My overall goal is to find time for myself- to get off the couch and move! I completed one sprint tri in 07' and have not moved since. During that time I was completing my Masters, working full time, and moving-twice. Time to focus on moving my body. I've managed to talk my sister-in-law into doing a spint tri in July-- it will be nice to have her to work out with. I think my biggest challange it finding the time- or better said- MAKING the time to work out. Looking for a pool... Looking forward to cheering you all on!! Melissa

Trimomnewbe - 2010-01-04 3:19 PM Hi, If there is still room in your group I would like to join! My name is Melissa- I am 38 (yes, the second 38 year old Melissa in the group). I have a five year old son (6 in Feb) and a 3 1/2 year old son. I am a special education teacher working full time with two kids- in my first year of teaching. My overall goal is to find time for myself- to get off the couch and move! I completed one sprint tri in 07' and have not moved since. During that time I was completing my Masters, working full time, and moving-twice. Time to focus on moving my body. I've managed to talk my sister-in-law into doing a spint tri in July-- it will be nice to have her to work out with. I think my biggest challange it finding the time- or better said- MAKING the time to work out. Looking for a pool... Looking forward to cheering you all on!! Melissa

Trimomnewbe - 2010-01-04 3:19 PM Hi, If there is still room in your group I would like to join! My name is Melissa- I am 38 (yes, the second 38 year old Melissa in the group). I have a five year old son (6 in Feb) and a 3 1/2 year old son. I am a special education teacher working full time with two kids- in my first year of teaching. My overall goal is to find time for myself- to get off the couch and move! I completed one sprint tri in 07' and have not moved since. During that time I was completing my Masters, working full time, and moving-twice. Time to focus on moving my body. I've managed to talk my sister-in-law into doing a spint tri in July-- it will be nice to have her to work out with. I think my biggest challange it finding the time- or better said- MAKING the time to work out. Looking for a pool... Looking forward to cheering you all on!! Melissa

mareelouise - 2010-01-04 7:13 PM Hi I'm Maree- hoping there will be room for one more in the programme! I have been dabbling in tri for a little while now- but haven't really got committed to more than a couple of sessions a week. I love the swimming and am well kitted out for ocean swimming with an orca wetsuit, but am a fairly unenthused runner (though that is changing thanks to a great coach in our local tri club) and have to date had a crummy bike. Hubby and I have just treated our selves to some new bikes (secondhand but good) and it is mid summer here in Melbourne, so I am all primed and ready to go! Late 09 I did a couple of 10K running races which I really enjoyed. My goal would be to do a sprint tri before the end of the season here (ends late March) and maybe do an ocean swim or two (mainly need to overcome the fear factor on that one!). I am married and my husband is keen on training too. We don't have kids, but have two spaniels, who both love running and swimming - so they keep us moving. We'd both probably like to lose around 5 - 8 kgs as well- cause we adore good food!! Anyway, hope there is still room at the inn...look forward to sharing the journey with you all. cheers maree

AlanaF - 2010-01-04 4:14 PM I hooked up with an old friend from HS on facebook, and she is quite a runner.  She thinks I can be ready for a half Mary by May, so she talked me into doing a race.  I'm scared, but so excited!! 

So... does this sound reasonable, or am I biting off more than I can handle?

Trimomnewbe - 2010-01-04 3:19 PM Hi, If there is still room in your group I would like to join! My name is Melissa- I am 38 (yes, the second 38 year old Melissa in the group). I have a five year old son (6 in Feb) and a 3 1/2 year old son. I am a special education teacher working full time with two kids- in my first year of teaching. My overall goal is to find time for myself- to get off the couch and move! I completed one sprint tri in 07' and have not moved since. During that time I was completing my Masters, working full time, and moving-twice. Time to focus on moving my body. I've managed to talk my sister-in-law into doing a spint tri in July-- it will be nice to have her to work out with. I think my biggest challange it finding the time- or better said- MAKING the time to work out. Looking for a pool... Looking forward to cheering you all on!! Melissa

AlanaF - 2010-01-04 4:14 PM I hooked up with an old friend from HS on facebook, and she is quite a runner.  She thinks I can be ready for a half Mary by May, so she talked me into doing a race.  I'm scared, but so excited!! 

So... does this sound reasonable, or am I biting off more than I can handle?

mareelouise - 2010-01-04 7:13 PM Hi I'm Maree- hoping there will be room for one more in the programme! I have been dabbling in tri for a little while now- but haven't really got committed to more than a couple of sessions a week. I love the swimming and am well kitted out for ocean swimming with an orca wetsuit, but am a fairly unenthused runner (though that is changing thanks to a great coach in our local tri club) and have to date had a crummy bike. Hubby and I have just treated our selves to some new bikes (secondhand but good) and it is mid summer here in Melbourne, so I am all primed and ready to go! Late 09 I did a couple of 10K running races which I really enjoyed. My goal would be to do a sprint tri before the end of the season here (ends late March) and maybe do an ocean swim or two (mainly need to overcome the fear factor on that one!). I am married and my husband is keen on training too. We don't have kids, but have two spaniels, who both love running and swimming - so they keep us moving. We'd both probably like to lose around 5 - 8 kgs as well- cause we adore good food!! Anyway, hope there is still room at the inn...look forward to sharing the journey with you all. cheers maree

mareelouise - 2010-01-04 7:13 PM Hi I'm Maree- hoping there will be room for one more in the programme! I have been dabbling in tri for a little while now- but haven't really got committed to more than a couple of sessions a week. I love the swimming and am well kitted out for ocean swimming with an orca wetsuit, but am a fairly unenthused runner (though that is changing thanks to a great coach in our local tri club) and have to date had a crummy bike. Hubby and I have just treated our selves to some new bikes (secondhand but good) and it is mid summer here in Melbourne, so I am all primed and ready to go! Late 09 I did a couple of 10K running races which I really enjoyed. My goal would be to do a sprint tri before the end of the season here (ends late March) and maybe do an ocean swim or two (mainly need to overcome the fear factor on that one!). I am married and my husband is keen on training too. We don't have kids, but have two spaniels, who both love running and swimming - so they keep us moving. We'd both probably like to lose around 5 - 8 kgs as well- cause we adore good food!! Anyway, hope there is still room at the inn...look forward to sharing the journey with you all. cheers maree