McFuzz's Mentor Group 2011 - CLOSED (Page 13)

IceManScott - 2010-12-30 1:03 PM Pulled along, I like that Nate.  I supposed hooking a tether on one of the faster ones is out of the question?

Triathlynne - 2010-12-30 1:13 PM

Well guys I smoked my last cigarette EVER last night.  That's it for me.  I'm done!  

Corncub - 2010-12-30 11:55 AM Hey GMrgirl,I think your 5k plan is good but I would add strength training once or better, twice a week. When you begin running it's a good idea to strengthen core, hips, glutes, hams, all the muscles you use when running. That and stretching/rolling will help keep you healthy. I began building up milage before doing specific strength training for runners and ended up hurting my glute and my knees. Just IMO...I was ok up to 3 miles bit soon you'll be doing more then that and it'll make a big difference to have strong limber legs...Meanwhile, I'm still sick... It's all cups of tea and neti pots around here. Blah.Question: do y'all workout when you have a cold? I feel lethargic and stuffed up but I could probably do something ez today. Go ez or ?

ingleshteechur - 2010-12-30 1:49 PMYayyyy! Good for you & good luck!

Triathlynne - 2010-12-30 1:13 PM

Well guys I smoked my last cigarette EVER last night.  That's it for me.  I'm done!  

IceManScott - 2010-12-30 1:03 PM Pulled along, I like that Nate.  I supposed hooking a tether on one of the faster ones is out of the question?

laurak11 - 2010-12-30 2:24 PM Zee- I know I'll be able to finish it.  I did well in my last one but I was also fortunate to ride the coarse from my house every weekend and swim in lake erie when I wanted.  I "know" I will do it, just have some nerves.... It wouldnt' be an IM if you weren't alittle intimidated

laurak11 - 2010-12-30 9:23 AM Enrique- it's ok I get up 4-5am sometimes to workout before work... It's def doable. On the issue of stretching/foam rollers it's almost a must. I was pretty much injured (my hip) all of 09. I started doing more yoga and stretching and pilates and this year is the best I"ve felt in  a long time. Hmmm... or maybe it was bc I added swim and bike? IDK...

Also to all the new swimmers- I couldn't barely to 2 laps when starting last Jan. By about April I could do 1 mi straight (2200yds).  By Sept I did 2.4 mi and felt fine when I got out of the water.  Just took 2.5 months off totally of swimming and I got back in the pool and did an hour con't (3000yds).  It get easier!!! The key is to get the basics done... Go to master's swim or even google/youtube swimming videos! On that note I have to get out of bed, get my starbucks, and hit the trainer!!!

McFuzz - 2010-12-23 4:09 PM Wow!  I leave for *ONE* morning and this is what I come back to?  (Big GRIN)

N3dinc (Rod)
Sjhodgson (Shannon)
Silverback25 (Simon)
GmrGirl (Angi)
Zee744 (Nate)
BigDfromBigD (Doug)
Triathlynne (Lynne)
Wabash (Jason)
Corncub (Nicky)
ricmachado (Ricardo)
reid15 (Art)
Amd723 (Ann-Marie)
robingray260 (Robin)
Suzimmer (Susie)
RunfasterMommy (Heather)
R3b3cca (Rebecca)
Soccermom15 (Janet)
Infu5229 (CJ)
Stephsprint (Stephanie)
Smack (Seth)
Srichards428 (Shawn)
Buffedstuff (??) 
IceManScott (Scott)
Ingleshteechur (Kim)
Ree (Maria)

25 people is a big group!  Luckily, most of you will step up to the challenge of helping me out. 

For those of you who've been around a bit:  feel free to share your experience and your enthusiasm.  Share with each other, share with the new friends, and share with me.  (I really am honored to have you choose me as your mentor.) 

For those of you just starting out:  Thank you for taking that first big risk, to join a mentor group and share your goals and background.  It can certainly feel a bit intimidating to introduce yourself to a group with far more experience than yourself.  Please don't think that because you're "only training for a 5K" we don't want to hear about your training successes and concerns. 

This should make you feel a little better.  I knew I needed to lose weight and get fit to take my son to Philmont.  Know why Philmont reservations are made 18 months in advance?  It's so adults like me can get ready for the trip.  I turned in my deposit in January 2004 for a trek in June 2005.  I spent from January until October pretending to lose weight while I upped my walking from zero times per week to one time per week woo-hoo!!.  Mid-October, we were out "killing time" at a small sporting-goods store and they had an elliptical trainer on clearance because it wasn't working right.  Never one to pass up a great deal, we bought the trainer, I downloaded the manual and figured out what wasn't right about it.  It sat in our bedroom for another week while I made a commitment to work out every day.  November 1, 2005, I stepped on the elliptical...I've been around the block once or twice, so I know the key is to start out E-A-S-Y so that I can get myself out of bed the next day unassisted (and hopefully string together TWO workouts in a row)...So my goal that afternoon was very modest...start slow and go 15 minutes...  About 9 minutes into the workout, I was redfaced, sweating profusely, and my heart wanted out of my chest in the worst way.  I wasn't sure I would finish even 15 minutes even though I'd started EASY.  I slowed down from my already ridiculously slow pace and wondered how I could be so stupid to not bring water for a 15-minute workout!!  I finished (I'm stubborn) and did another 15 minutes the next day. 

Fast forward to this year, and I've run over 1100 miles this year.  I've completed an Ironman, a 50-mile ultramarathon (both last year) and thought doing a "tour-de-parks" unofficial ultramarathon 2 weeks after a marathon/30-mile-ultra weekend and 3 weeks before a trail marathon would be "fun."  (and it was).  Know what?  The first 10 minutes of every training run are still the hardest thing to do!  If you're just starting out, and you get out there for even 10 or 15 minutes, I'M IMPRESSED!! 

Triathlynne - 2010-12-30 2:13 PM

Well guys I smoked my last cigarette EVER last night.  That's it for me.  I'm done!  

laurak11 - 2010-12-30 9:31 AM

I plan on starting P90X to help w/ lean muscle... kinda scared

McFuzz - 2010-12-30 9:34 AM

3 minutes/100 yards isn't a bad starting point for an "average beginner."  When considering a goal, keep in mind you might have multiple goals competing for your time and attention.  Could you swim the 1500 m in less than 30 minutes?  Sounds impossible, but if that's your goal, take some lessons and swim.swim.swim.swim.swim and you can make it happen.  A couple other facters come into play here.  First, a wetsuit adds bouyancy (especially in the legs) which puts you flatter in the water (more efficient and faster) but your arms are working against the resistance of the neoprene.  Second, there's no black line and no wall every 25 yards or 50 meters, so it's harder to judge speed in the open water.  Third, you'll have 50 of your closest "friends" swimming next to and over you and that chaos can be difficult.  My advice to first-time triathletes (unless you're already a top-notch swimmer) is to stand on the shore and slowly count to 10, 15, or even 20 while your "wave" thrashes around.  Then smoothly and calmly slide into the water and start swimming.  You'll catch up to them within a couple hundred yards but they'll have thinned out enough that you can avoid most of the contact.  Also keep in mind that it may be difficult to measure open-water courses, so swims are notoriously short/long and that affects your time.  Many races also include the run from the beach to the transition area in the "swim" time and for some races, that can be several hundred yards (2-3 minutes). 

RunFasterMommy - 2010-12-30 8:38 PM OK guys, time for me to check in.  Since I last posted, I've decided not to go for 140.6 this year. As much as I WANT to and know I CAN do it...a bunch of people really close to me (who are atheletes themselves) gave me a reality smack to the forehead.  While I'm NEVER one to have my "situation" be an excuse...the reality is, I"m in my LAST semester of my bachelors degree, I have an internship to complete this summer, on top of work, oh and those two adorable little rugrats that call me mom to keep happy and healthy.  I was bummed, but they had a good point. I want to enjoy the training , and not have my family disown me in the process.

So, 2012 it will be.  , I'm going for Rev3 Quassy 70.3 in June instead.  Guess I should work my way up anyway

And I know it's in here somewhere, but how do I add you all as friends? I'm still learning how to use this site!

Ree - 2010-12-30 6:36 PM


That's AWESOME!!!  Doing anything to help?  My mother-in-law did aqupuncture.  She never picked up another cigarette.  It only cost her $170 for her aqupuncture!!  She did it in Toledo, OH.   Both grandparents & father-in-law quit cold turkey, and have never picked it up again!!! Keep your hands busy, that seem's to have helped them.

stephsprint - 2010-12-30 2:31 PM

I have it and it's tough. I started 3 weeks ago.. did a week, then started the tri-training. I miss it already. I need to incorporate it into my weekday 2 a days that start Jan 3rd. The stretch and yoga are nice. I don't do pull-ups...I use bands. It's all adjustable to your gear and fitness level. ENJOY! 

sjhodgson - 2010-12-30 11:56 PM

This is just cut and pasted from McFuzzes earlier posts and should help you out...

OK...first thing is for each of you to add one another to your list of friends here.  

Go to settings (the little wrench icon at the top).  
Select the Training Blog Customization tab
Select the Friends tab
either type in the screen name directly, or use the ... button to look for someone (so if you ... and type "fuzz" I'll show up in the list).  

You can also add a hyperlink to this thread.  Copy the URL, go back to your Training Blog Customization page and select the dashboard tab.  Somewhere in here, type something that'll make sense to you (I'll probably use something creative, like "McFuzz's 2011 Thread") highlight it, and then click on the little chain icon which brings up a hyperlink window where you can paste the previously copied hyperlink.  

Triathlynne - 2010-12-31 1:52 AM

suzimmer - 2010-12-31 12:16 PM Anyone have fun plans for tonight?
For us, low key evening with some good friends. 
Although I'm so used to going to bed at 9 that I'm going to have to take a nap if I want to stay up to midnight.