Beer Drinker Appreciation/Accountability Society 3 - Closed (Page 11)

Originally posted by jnmrunner

Way to go Gretchen! I am going to follow your lead and get some yoga in this week. Any particular suggestions for getting a yoga program started at home?

Originally posted by jnmrunner

Way to go Gretchen! I am going to follow your lead and get some yoga in this week. Any particular suggestions for getting a yoga program started at home?

Originally posted by Brian W

Hey!

Can I join this? How does it work? I've been looking for a place on BT to post about & receive feedback on my workouts but don't want to start a million threads.

NAME:
Brian Watkins

STORY:
I'm 23 and working as a civil engineer in Colorado. I've been a runner since high school. I gained 60ish lbs and my weight went up to 185 during college and I became super lazy. I bought P-90X last Christmas as a way to learn to lift weights. I truly enjoyed it but missed running. I got back in my Brooks and started racking up the miles! My weight is now 140~145 and I feel, look, and have the ability to preform awesome! I'm finally at the point where im no longer concerned about weight (I've got some to lose) but I can now TRAIN for PERFORMANCE and not PURELY weight loss.

I just started swimming (December 2013) and had my first formal lesson yesterday. It was a huge eye opener! I also used to despise cyclists in my little college town - 2 weeks ago I did the 1200' climb up the Mountain in that town and became the person being honked at. I've always loved running, my knees just don't. I am constantly working on flexibility and strength to allow me to run more miles.

I also enjoy, cardio boxing, yoga, lifting, playing guitar, rock climbing, camping, hunting, fishing, walking the dogs, & of course BEER!

I'm a homebrewer & one of my 2014 goals is to visit 50 NEW breweries in CO. The girlfriend is also enjoys a nice craft beer so its a fun social occasion for us to play board games (I always lose and I think she really enjoys beating me) and have a brew or too. I love picking the brewers brain in processes, techniques, recipes etc. I love wheat beers & another 2014 goal is to brew 15 NEW recipes this year.

I have never done a triathlon. I've only completed 1 Duathlon in December 2013 actually. I'm a beginner triathlete & have loved every minute of collecting new knowledge from this experience.


FAMILY STATUS:
I have a girlfriend, she's awesome and is very supportive of my endeavors. 2 dogs, Archer 7 Stella. (The TV show & the Beer)

CURRENT TRAINING:
I have a stress fracture so no running until Feburary 11th (This will be 8 weeks rest). I am learning to swim and enjoying it very much - focusing on form & endurance, mostly form right now. I love my bike trainer and use the SUFFERFEST videos very often (Tour of Sufferlandria is coming up Jan 25!). I went on my first long bike ride of 50 miles a few weeks ago - I hadn't ridden a bike since middle school before 3 months ago. I am making a lot of progress!

THIS YEAR'S RACES:
January 2014 - Duathalon Series #2
February 2014 - Duathalon Series #3
March 2014 - Phoenix Marathon (Cancelled due to Stress Fracture)
April 2014 - Sprint Tri: Golden CO
May 2014 - Olympic Tri: Grand Junction CO
June 2014 - Aquaman Open Water Swim Series (Distances from 0.5-2Mi) Hoping to complete 2Mi
August 2014 - IRONMAN 70.3 LAKE STEVENS

WEIGHTLOSS:
Not Really concerned about it. I believe my race weight will fall below 140 & that will be nice. I'm comfortable but know my body will continue to change as my training amps up.

FAVORITE BEER:
I am going to cop out here. I love so many styles from so many different breweries, I try them all & can find something unique in mostly all of them. My easy drinking nice to have around beer is BOULEVARD WHEAT (haven't had one in months though) however I've had others @ the local pub I have enjoyed "more." I am the master of build your own 6 pack and would rather drink something new everyday than the same beer over and over again.

WHAT WILL MAKE ME A GOOD MENTEE: I love to collect knowledge. I aspire to know more more more regardless of what it is. I love to help others where I can and share my experiences good or bad as well. Ultimately, I can do this 100% on my own, I WILL ACHIEVE my goals whether I have help or not. I will do much better & be greater from the experience of being mentored however. It's just awesome to have a community to work with. I'm usually a solo guy, but I want to share my triathlon experience with others!

Cheers,

Originally posted by Qua17

Good Morning BDAASers! I am loving what I am seeing. People are finding ways of getting out there and getting it done.... Even Alex who had to brave the frigid floridian temps and even withstood the windchill managed to get in a workout!

What I like even more is how you are cheering each other on. The more posts you write in support of others - the more invested you will be. Plus, taking the time to cheer on others will pay dividends when you need some support of your own. So keep it up. Remember to reply to at least one post each day to either answer a question or to commend another member for completing a workout! Also be sure to do a few inspires as well. There is nothing better than signing on and seeing a few inspires in the upper right corner!

Make it your goal this week to friend the other members of the group. You can do it by clicking on the username in the upper left boxes of the forum posts. When you click on the username - you will get a list of options. Just click on add to friends. Then you can see a list of all your friends by clicking on the community tab and choosing friends. To leave an inspire for them, go to their log page and then click on the Inspire me button above that day's workout. It's that easy!

Keep up the good work everyone! It will be spring before we know it!

Originally posted by b2b14

Is it to late to join?

NAME: Scott

STORY: I got bitten by the tri bug last June when I worked the HIM Raleigh. I watched a thought "I can do that". I went home and signed up for 4 tri races, then decided that since I only had 1 1/2 months till my first race I better start swimming. OH and buy a bike. I ended up doing 5 sprint races (some better than others) My daughter came to all but one race even getting up at 445 to go early with me (she is 5) . I decided that instead of HIM I want to do a full in Oct. I signed up for my first ever marathon in April. I work rotating shift work so sometimes it is tough to get my workouts in. I don't know anyone who does tri's and just want to have people who will hold me accountable.


FAMILY STATUS: Married 7 years. one daughter.

CURRENT TRAINING: I am running mostly, and swimming twice a week. I haven't been biking recently as I concentrate on running.

2014 RACES: First Marathon in April. Going to do a 4 local sprints, an Olympic HIM and an IM .


BEER PREFERENCE: I love IPA's and have found a new love for Belgin IPA. I also love to try new beers and will give almost anything a try once. I also homebrew.

WEIGHT LOSS: I am solidly a Clydesdale, wouldn't mind getting down to 215 or so .

GOALS 2014:
(1) Finish my first iron man.
(2) keep my daughter interested in tri's
(3) Get faster at everything

Originally posted by jnmrunner

Yesterday I found an indoor triathlon taking place in Seattle at the end of March, and today I am registered. Tomorrow, I do my first swim workout in a very long time. I am thrilled! And I completed my online registration all while drinking a Crux Imperial Mosaic IPA from out of Bend, OR. It has a nice citrus hop profile with a darker golden color and a bit of sweetness. Could life be any better?

As this would be my first indoor triathlon, any suggestions of what a woman usually wears would be helpful. A swimsuit, and then bike in the swimsuit and throw running clothes on for the run (outdoors)? Tri top and shorts for the whole thing? I plan on biking and running in sneakers, and not bike shoes; I am not sure if this information is helpful.

Thanks in advance!

Originally posted by jnmrunner

Yesterday I found an indoor triathlon taking place in Seattle at the end of March, and today I am registered. Tomorrow, I do my first swim workout in a very long time. I am thrilled! And I completed my online registration all while drinking a Crux Imperial Mosaic IPA from out of Bend, OR. It has a nice citrus hop profile with a darker golden color and a bit of sweetness. Could life be any better?

As this would be my first indoor triathlon, any suggestions of what a woman usually wears would be helpful. A swimsuit, and then bike in the swimsuit and throw running clothes on for the run (outdoors)? Tri top and shorts for the whole thing? I plan on biking and running in sneakers, and not bike shoes; I am not sure if this information is helpful.

Thanks in advance!

Originally posted by ervaller

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I cant seem to get the picture to post in here but follow the link. This is perfect for this group.

Originally posted by jnmrunner Yesterday I found an indoor triathlon taking place in Seattle at the end of March, and today I am registered. Tomorrow, I do my first swim workout in a very long time. I am thrilled! And I completed my online registration all while drinking a Crux Imperial Mosaic IPA from out of Bend, OR. It has a nice citrus hop profile with a darker golden color and a bit of sweetness. Could life be any better? As this would be my first indoor triathlon, any suggestions of what a woman usually wears would be helpful. A swimsuit, and then bike in the swimsuit and throw running clothes on for the run (outdoors)? Tri top and shorts for the whole thing? I plan on biking and running in sneakers, and not bike shoes; I am not sure if this information is helpful. Thanks in advance!

Originally posted by thor67

Check out how the tri is set up. I know my wife and I are looking at running one in our city. We have been basing it off one that was run in Penticton, BC.

It was based on volume. Swim, bike, run in a certain amount of  time. You usually had 15 minutes in between each segment so you could wear what works best for you.

As for the beer, that sounds like a winner. Kevin you may want to search for "Half Hitch" as I checked out their website...new name but same beer.

Cheers!

Originally posted by jeffnboise

Hello, "Beer Drinkers",  I'm Jeff/from Boise.  Am I too late to join the group?  Bio to follow.

Originally posted by drfoodlove

4/31--Shelia T's workout 1-1, which nearly killed me. It was only 2150yds, but it felt like miles (okay, it was 1.33mi, but you get the point!). I'm going to feel this one tomorrow for sure (which I love)!!

Originally posted by Qua17



That is outstanding work! One of these days, I will catch up to you in the pool but it's gonna take me a while! Those are some serious numbers! Who is Shelia T?

What are you gonna drink tonight to celebrate?

Originally posted by Juancho



Great bike!! hahaha...

Originally posted by drfoodlove

Shelia T.=Shelia Taormina (4x Olympian and triathlon world champion) I got her Swim Speed Workouts "book" for Christmas and today is the first day I've made it to the pool since then to give it a shot. I heard lots of good things about her workouts on TT and the Challenge Me: Work your Weakness thread, so I thought I'd give it a try. Drinks tonight: Hmmm...don't know yet. I know my wife picked up 3-4 new beers last week, but for the life of me I can't remember any of their names. It is still cold and dreary here, so it may be a great day for a chocolate stout (one of my favorites!)