BB's Really Beginner Mentor Group - CLOSED (Page 14)

Thanks Mike!  I will take it easy and enjoy.

I hope you have an excellent Friday! 

Spin 50 to 110 rpm.  Increase 5 rpm every minute.  Use easiest gear.
Spin 70 to 130 rpm.  Increase 5 rpm every 30 seconds.  Easiest gear.
Spin 70 to 140 rpm.  Increase 5 rpm every 15 seconds.  Easiest gear.

ILT (Individual leg training/torture)50-60 rpm.  3 minutes.  Moderate gear.
ILT 80 rpm.  3 minutes.  Easy gear.
ILT 50-60 rpm.  3 minutes.  Slightly harder moderate gear.

Standing climbing tempo.  50-60 rpm.  15 minutes.  Big gear.
HR increasing to about 75% of max at the end of the standing.

Spin 5 minutes 100+ rpm.  Easiest gear.

Rest 1 minute between each exercise on a new line.
Rest 2 minutes between each exercise group (paragraphs)
Rest 3 minutes between individual and group exercises when your heart rate gets to 80+% max.

Hello I am back! We got 8.8 inches of snow on Sunday PM/ Monday AM, then 3-4 inches of rain on top of that.  Then no temps above freezing for a few days. Plus Athens has no plows (why would they) so no road clearing of any kind.  I love at the bottom of a hill that is all in shade, so walking was the only way out for a few days. Work opened back up at noon on Thursday and late again today. As you might imagine I have not been able to get much of a workout in these pat few days. I did do some long walks around town to just get out and play in the snow. I think I am one of the few people here that was happy/had the appropriate cloths/ and had a good time. Nothing quite like being paid for work when there is no work. Plus I got to do some stuff from home via the internet in my sweatpants, wowo!

So I am back to a somewhat normal schedule, so this may be kind of long as I catch up on the comments.

Dan- Welcome to the group

Itzia –Actually I do not work from home officially, but the power stayed on so I did do some work so as not to be too slammed when we went back. Your bike looks sweet, congrats, what color did you decide on?

MikeD- How bad was the storm for you?  Some of my family in RI and Wenham got pretty slammed, 12+ up in NH as well. How are you likeing the trainer? I think I want one, but do not want to just have it sit there, but after this storm maybe it is time to bit the bullet and get one…..

Marcus- yes the storm was quite bad. Some of the roads are just ice rinks parading as roads at this point. Low gears are your friends.

Alex- Glad you are getting to ramp it back up, WoWo

Dan- Hope the surgery went well and that you are having a fun time as nurse!

So here is my question of the day for the group. I have access to some amazing facilities, being that I work for UGA, and our athletics, well it is important here in the SEC. That combined with some money from the students and the Olympics when there were here, well I am quite spoiled I think. (On the flip side working for the state does not pay much).  However if I had any reason to complain it would be to say that all they have for indoor cycles are LifeFitness and a few Expresso.net bikes. There are no spin bikes out on the floor. BUT they do have spin classes. How do you guys feel about spin classes? I would have to drop about $100 for the semester, but that would give me access to about 13 classes a week that are not during work hours. Now I have never taken a spin class. I don’t get out on the road much in the winter, not due to the cold, but lack of daylight hours. So do you guys think a spin class would be better than just time logged on a regular fitness bike? Or to break up the monotony?

Thanks and I will try to not be gone so long anymore……

Dan,

Thank you for your wise and kind words.

It's good to know that your wife is improving.  There must be so much to do at home and you playing nurse… I was at the other end not long ago.  I can understand your frustration at not being able to do your own thing.  But be patient, because it most probably will last for a few more weeks. I hope you manage to find at least a few minutes each day for yourself so that you keep your spirits up.

Have a nice weekend! 

Ok, I hope I’m doing this right. Thanks for your warm welcome.

NAME: Dan Navarro

STORY: I’m a 47 year-old who’s never participated in a triathlon, but always have wanted to.  I’m more of a runner. I started running seriously four years ago when my cholesterol was out of control and needed to run to get it back on line. Swimming has never been my thing, but I’m ok in biking.

FAMILY STATUS: Married, father of three, and grandpa of one 2-year old grandson.

CURRENT TRAINING: I need to get back on the road. My training slowed down due to the cold winter and icy sidewalks/roads. Need to get back in the swimming pool again.

2010 RACES:  I ran my first 10K in my life. Finished 4^th in my age category, and 19^th of 400 overall runners. Running is my thing.

2011 RACES: Havent signed up for any, but I’m committed to running my first triathlon this year

WEIGHTLOSS:  Right before the Holidays I was were I needed to be, yet gained 6-7 lbs I need to lose. I tend to lose weight rather easily thru exercising.

WHAT WILL MAKE A GOOD MENTEE:  I listen. I’m committed. I’m a fast learner and very competitive. I’m doing this for my health.

Sterling - I don’t understand much of the training but I agree with Curt, it does look like torture!  You must be very good at spinning.

Ails – It's nice to have you back!  I chose the Satin Cristal Pearl, I just hope they do bring me that one.

Chris – I hope the race went well today!  Go Steelers!

Mike – How is your arm?

Jackie - I’m glad that you are back!

Alex - That computrainer sounds great.  Could you explain what it is? 

Marcus – Thanks!  I will do.

DN – I was beginning to think you had disappeared.  Glad to see that you posted your bio.  Have you had a look at the BT training plans?  One may suit you.

There’s a new video about fitness and leanness.  It’s both very interesting and compatible with the diet I’m doing because it’s based on the idea that we should balance protein, carbohydrates and fat in every meal.  This makes the body seek for stored fat as fuel rather than carbohydrates in the bloodstream and muscles. Fat is to carbs as fuel, like turbosine is to gasoline. http://www.beginnertriathlete.com/cms/article-detail.asp?articleid=1145

I’ve decided to join the Aspid triathlon team.  I mean, when you have the best team in the country just down the road and you need someone to train with, you just have to join!  I'd be too silly not to.   But I must to be clear about my priorities.  I appreciate the head coach’s enthusiasm, no wonder he has 4 national champions, but he’ll have to be patient with me.  Besides, I will obviously be training with team B. LOL  Thank you all for your good advice! 

Have an excellent weekend! 

 

I made it through my crazy time.  Just in case anyone was wondering, I am responsible for getting all the investment performance on 401k statements and employer websites, and it has to get done in a certain amount of time.  So, the 2 weeks after the end of the quarter are absolutely nuts for me.  Nothing exciting, but it's a job.  

Anyway, I am thrilled to see that you guys have been holding on without me.  I will follow up with each of you guys in the next day or so.  I only have a limited time before the Patriots game today, I do have priorities.  I did manage to get a workout in yesterday.  I am disappointed to say that I almost gained all my pre IM training weight back.  I can tell you that you lose it quickly when you sit on your butt for 2 months.  Time to get back at it. 

Keep up the good work everyone.

Have a great weekend. 

As if I wasn't in a funk already, that game put me over the top.  I try to keep the emotions of pro sports on an even keel, but it's hard to living around here.  It's in our blood.  It's a good thing we win around here.  

I am home with the kids today.  I will hopefully get some free time today to catch up on some things, then get to the gym later tonight when the misses comes home.  

Have a great week.