Boston Beginner's Mentor Group - CLOSED (Page 12)

charlotte hobbs - 2010-01-04 10:12 PM Hi Josh,
if your group is still open, i would like to join.

i am 52 and have participated in 2 sprint triathlons, 1 century ride and 2 half marathons in past 3 years.

Family Status:  married and 3 kids - 14 year old son, and 12 year old twins - son and daughter

Current Training:  Half marathon focus on March 7th with a 5 K and 15 K between now and then.  Bike just got a trainer for Christmas so loving flexibility of cycling while at home.  I have not swam since fall 2009; swimming is my least favorite.

2010 Races:  Half marathon - March and 2 sprint triathlons.  i would also love to have enough time and energy to train for olympic level

Physical Challenges:  need to lose about 10 to 15 pounds (current BMI about 24.3); recurrent Achilles tendonosis/tendonitis

Mental Challenges:  staying motivated when work (prof at college of medicine - do clinical and research), family juggling is struggle; however, when stop training - old body - starts to act really old

Why I want to join group:  get ideas for new techniques, training tips, and to facilitate consistency and motivation

thanks.

Boston Beginner - 2010-01-04 9:34 PM

I checked today.  They still have last year's info up.  The website said registration for 2010 will be in January.  I am on their list so I will let you guys know when they open registration.   That was my first tri ever.  I missed it last year because it was a week before my first HIM.  I am planning on doing it this year.  We should have a good group.

skymedx - 2010-01-05 2:36 PM Hello all, welcome to those who just joined us.  Well my trip was cut short to the pool.  Kids are out of school.  Just the least bit of snow and it is called off.  You guys up in New York would laugh at when they call it off.  Anyway feeling alot better since the kettlebell workout, tell you right now it kick my butt!!! lol.  400 yards seem so long for my swim part.  Those that have done it I am stressed about it- does it go by faster on race day when you are actually doing it?  I cant do 50 meters without having to take a breather.  I think I am in trouble.

skymedx - 2010-01-05 2:36 PM  400 yards seem so long for my swim part.  Those that have done it I am stressed about it- does it go by faster on race day when you are actually doing it?  I cant do 50 meters without having to take a breather.  I think I am in trouble.

Boston Beginner - 2010-01-05 12:15 PM

You are lucky number 13, and with that we are closed again.  

Please post some info about yourself.

rbriggz - 2010-01-05 3:54 PM

Something about myself...i was running out to lunch and wanted to get into a group before it closed. I know these groups fill up quickly.

Name: Bob
Age: 45

Married 21 yrs, 2 teenage children

This is my third Tri season. I've only managed to get in one full sprint each season. There is an off-road series every tuesday night in Farmington, CT that i've been running (got 4 to 5 in each season). Great practice for transitioning, etc and it's just a lot of fun.

Each season i've had challanges with injuries. Last year was a hip injury that devoped while training for a 1/2 Marathon.
The previous season is was knee problems (ITBS - self diagnosed).
In general, just doing too much too soon without paying enough attention to the weak links (core training, strectching, etc)

I've learned a lot about listening to my body and managing injuries thru training over the past 2 years.

I got interested in Triathlons while training at a gym that used spinning as part of it's fitness training. I bought my first road bike a couple of years ago to train and i absolutely love getting out on the road with it, even tho i've only used it to race twice, i ride 4 to 5 days a week in the summer.

I'm looking for a new mountain bike (mine is circa 1987) to use in the off-roads which are a total blast.

I grew up on a LI Sound Beach and have always been a strong swimmer, but never a fast one. I'm learning.
I do love swimming (but not smelling like chlorine).

In addition to triathlon I play tennis, golf, snowboard and play guitar.
Oh yea, i have a job too. You have to pay for this stuff somehow.

Since starting triathlon training i've grown more and more dependant on Yoga practice.
For weeks yoga was the only excercise i could do because of various injuries.
I've discovered that in addition to developing physical aspects (core strength, flexability and balance) yoga has been great for developing mental focus. (So that's my yoga pitch).

Looking forward to getting thru the season with some more races. I would like to complete an OLY this year.
Previously the swim is what scared me away, now i'm hoping that i can get myself up to running 6.2 miles w/o a hip or knee issue.

mareelouise - 2010-01-05 8:01 PM Hi all, a beautiful morning at the pool! Must send a pic of our local- the Brunswick Baths- a cool innercity pool with loads of character! This morning the hot air balloons were out and about and floating right over us- quite cool. Did a good set- right now focussing on getting my stroke rate down- my goal is 40 strokes per 50m- currently sitting between 45 and 49 when I really try. Can't wait for tomorrow- take delivery of my new (secondhand bike)- really want to get out on it on the weekend- first roadbike I've had for over 5 years- exciting. Hope everyone has a great training day... Maree

mareelouise - 2010-01-05 5:32 PM Welcome Bob- love that you are into yoga- I'm really keen to get back into it after a long hiatus- like you I find that it is fantastic for mental focus- but find it so hard to find the time!

Trimomnewbe - 2010-01-05 6:09 PM Hi all, You have all been very busy! Way to go I am happy to report that I found a pool/gym... haven't gone yet.. but I will tomorrow night. I am a bit nervous... I've been on the couch so long I think it's molded to my butt! I WILL..... I'll let you all know how it goes

skymedx - 2010-01-05 2:36 PM Hello all, welcome to those who just joined us.  Well my trip was cut short to the pool.  Kids are out of school.  Just the least bit of snow and it is called off.  You guys up in New York would laugh at when they call it off.  Anyway feeling alot better since the kettlebell workout, tell you right now it kick my butt!!! lol.  400 yards seem so long for my swim part.  Those that have done it I am stressed about it- does it go by faster on race day when you are actually doing it?  I cant do 50 meters without having to take a breather.  I think I am in trouble.

gobluedds - 2010-01-05 3:01 PM

Yes, it does seem to go by much faster on race day.  Don't panic yet.  Keep positive about it.  You'll be fine.  If you have to slow down or stop, flip over on your back and float a sec til you can catch your breath then get going again.  Just remember how great you are going to feel knowing you completed it!

rbriggz - 2010-01-05 9:29 PM

Just joined the group and i'm trying to get caught up on who's who. Just checked your bio
>>"We have four children 4,6,7 and 9! 1 cat and three goats!!"

If you can handle all that, this should be easy!

As far as the swim goes, i think you'll be surprised at how quickly you build your endurance. It's not even that you are building that much endurance, but as you learn to swim more efficiently and relax you use so much less energy than when you first start out. Which is good, because you have to bike and run after

Seren - 2010-01-06 10:16 AM Hi everyone!

I did my first real run today on the treadmill.  Nice and slow - one 13:30 mile then I stopped.  Archilles feel great. spent some time stretching and doing some strengthening exercises after.    I can't wait to get outside to run but I get ahead of myself.    It really is one step at a time![Wonderful!!!/QUOTE]

whiskyride - 2010-01-05 9:34 AM

NAME: Dustin Dunaway aka. Whiskyride

STORY: I am 37 years old and have always wanted to participate in a triathlon. In the “used to years” I was a collegian trackster that earned a scholarship in the Pole Vault. In 1997, I fractured two vertebrae, thanks to a drunk driver, while serving in the USAF at Luke AFB, Phoenix Az. I also broke it again during an exercise while stationed at Cannon AFB New Mexico in 2001. Now it seems the only thing I am good at is making excuses. I have a relatively docile job as an Operations Team Leader for a major Oil and Gas Company in Texas. I have the time to work out and the support from my family, but haven’t used it like I should because, I have no accountability to anyone. That’s why I am here.

FAMILY STATUS: Married to a very supportive wife of 15 years, four kids, (2 boys=12yrs and 4yrs) and (2 girls=9yrs and 5yrs).

CURRENT TRAINING: I am just starting.

2010 RACES: I am signed up for several events this year that progressively get harder.

1. 3M Half Marathon 01/24/2010

2. The Cowtown Half Marathon 02/27/2010

3. PureSport Rookie Triathlon 05/09/2010

4. Buffalo Springs Lake Ironman 70.3 06/27/2010

I have told everyone I know that I will be doing this.I want to be held accountable. I know that I am not going to win, which sucks, but the idea of coming in last is a great motivator. I hope it establish a baseline and build on it.

WEIGHT LOSS: After my second accident I have struggled with weight problems, I have managed to lose 20 pounds, but have a ways to go. I will do this and cannot imagine the idea of failure!

skymedx - 2010-01-05 1:36 PM Hello all, welcome to those who just joined us.  Well my trip was cut short to the pool.  Kids are out of school.  Just the least bit of snow and it is called off.  You guys up in New York would laugh at when they call it off.  Anyway feeling alot better since the kettlebell workout, tell you right now it kick my butt!!! lol.  400 yards seem so long for my swim part.  Those that have done it I am stressed about it- does it go by faster on race day when you are actually doing it?  I cant do 50 meters without having to take a breather.  I think I am in trouble.