tcovert's Winter 2009 Mentor Group - FULL (Page 12)

Nice family photo, Morgan. Typical So. Cal family at the beach.

I don't have a before pic to share (not in computer) but tomorrow is my 8th anniversary of joining WW and losing 30 pounds. My deal had always been losing, gaining, losing, gaining and each time I'd gain more than I'd lost. This time I've kept it off and tri training certainly helps. btw-- I think any kind of non-deprivation (no diets) and moderation program works for weight loss -- not just WW.

Re: Soda -- I think diet soda can contribute to overeating because it fills you up on emptiness, no nutrition, but you don't eat because you're full-feeling. Then later, you eat more to make up for the lack of nutrition during the day. At least that was my personal experience.

Todd -- AN IM!! OMG -- you rock. Which one? 

Ditto that, nice work! 

Nice family photo, Morgan. Typical So. Cal family at the beach.

I don't have a before pic to share (not in computer) but tomorrow is my 8th anniversary of joining WW and losing 30 pounds.

That is so cool.  Congrats on your 8 years.

Lynn   -Congrats on the maintaining your weight loss. That say's a lot about you

Todd    -Now the IM is real! Congrats on signing up

Morgan  -That is such a beautiful family, and a great picture!

Todd,

I'll write a note to Lance, letting him know about your disapproval of his technique.  I'm sure he'll appreciate the input and fix it right away?    

A little sore today ... much of it is still from last Sunday's 10k, but I did a short brick on Wednesday and a smokin' run last night.  Well, smokin' for me, at least.  Just over 4.5 miles at an 8:38 pace.  I really just started running in mid November, and even then, not all *that* seriously.  It really showed at my last tri how weak I was on the run, so I decided to really work on it.  When I started, a 10 minute mile for 3 miles was a successful workout.  Very, very happy with the improvement!

Todd,

Totally agree ... with my very limited experience of only two triathlons since October of last year, I can wholeheartedly endorse the notion that tris are won and lost with the run.  Really puts everything else into perspective, especially the swim ... just relax and do it, because you can make up whatever you have to on the bike and run.  And you can have a killer bike ride and blow away your AG, but like me, they ALL caught up and passed as I was shuffling along on the run.

I've always hated running distances.  I played football for 9 years throughout grade school and high school, so sprints and power always trumped endurance/distance.  Yeah, I was in great shape and could play all day long, but I hated running anything over 100 yards!  Now, I actually find myself enjoying a long run, more so for the feeling of accomplishment than anything else, but I don't dread having to put on the shoes and hit it.  I still love the bike WAY more, though  

So my workouts lately have been derailed by next years training partner:

That is Paisley, my 8 1/2 week blue merle Australian Shepherd puppy. It so much harder to get out the door to a workout when she is giving me those puppy eyes. Come this time next year though, she'll be busting my chops on pretty much every run. These dogs are FAST and can go forever. She'll easily be able to go on runs up to 15 miles, maybe longer. 10 more months before I can start runnning with her though.

Okay, Matt that is the cutest dog!!

And, yes he'll be dragging you by next year, maybe by the middle of summer.

I agree with you guys about the run. I never considered myself a runner, but in the past year I've embraced it and really love running. Doing those bricks leading up to any tri was so helpful in realizing you're not going to have great legs right away, but if you stick with it for a half mile or so, you'll get them and be strong. 

Great times on the runs, too, Morgan. Great progress. I'm trying to increase my pace as well and it makes for tougher workouts. 

Susie: Glad to know the sun is appearing earlier for you. 

I didn't feel the earthquake either. 

Okay, this weekend, I'm taking a bike skills clinic organized by the cycling group I ride with sometimes. I'll let you know what I learn. Also have a long 12 miler run on Sunday. Probably my last long run before the 1/2.

I so agree.  I can't say I love the process of running, but I love what it's doing for my weight and confidence.  As for running an 8:30 min/mile pace, I would LOVE to get there.  Running a 10 min/mile pace for me is good now. 

Can't decide whether to go run with the run club at a charity event Saturday or go to the gym where I can bike, swim and run too.  It would be hard to go to the run (out of town) and get back in time to do much else.

Also, I'm sniffling again.  I've had two bad colds already this winter.  I have no idea what the heck is up with this. 

Have a great weekend.