SWBKRUN Mentor Group-"Off Season?" What is that?!! (Page 165)

TrevorC - 2009-07-15 2:58 PM

Reuben???

swbkrun - 2009-07-15 4:04 PM Karen-- The wetsuit thing takes a while, and yes sweating seems to be normal.  Try putting a plastic bag over your feet/hands while your putting it on, and if you are not using Body Glide, I recommend that or some over the counter cooking spray (although not recommended on your own wetsuit- I hear it is not too good for the neoprene).  Put this stuff on your ankles, knees, shoulders, neck and elbows.  And be patient---Yes it is a pain the butt , but it is worth it when you are gliding along the lake!


Janet-- I think you did the right thing.  We run along the wrong side of the road on purpose.  Might as well bike there for a quick second if need be... Just be aware of cyclist coming at you.

gadgetlaw - 2009-07-15 3:31 PM

This is the best advice I've gotten.  Thanks for making me laugh!     I did try the suit on last night.  After about 20 minutes of struggling, I got it on far enough to zip it (yes, up the back!!).  I started sweating and pretty much gave up!  How long should it take to put it on??  I clearly did not have it up far enough.  And, since we have been talking about crotches, I had a droopy crotch and droopy arm pits!  Oh, and since you already have that little piece of info, I may as well give you more info that you don't want to hear.  When I came downstairs in the suit my husband did kind of meow at me and told me I looked like a superhero...  Anyway,  I am going to try again tonight at the park.


I have lost about 135 pounds, with maybe 10 - 15 to go.  (That is what, almost 1 1/2 Suzy's?  Wow, when I think of it that way, it sounds crazy!)  I have no idea what my BMI is.  It doesn't matter to me - I feel great - I am 41 years old and in the best shape I have ever been - and that is what matters to me.  I never considered that I was on a 'diet'.   I changed the way I ate, but it was a permanent change, not something I did for a short period of time to lose weight.  Sometimes it is hard.  Sometimes I still want to eat the entire bag of potato chips.    But I think about how it will affect my next ride or run.  And most times, I step away from the chips.    For me the biggest changes are portion size - I ate way too much before! Keeping track of what I eat - I do not always write down what I eat.  But if I was not losing weight or gained some, then I would keep track.  It is easy to eat a couple extra hundred calories without realizing it.  And I have incredible cravings at times.  I used to say no, you can't have that!  But now I just give in.  A little bit of chocolate, or something, is better than depriving myself and totally going crazy after a while.  I am also willing to try new foods that I never ate before.  Now beans and lentils and veggies are some of my favorite foods.  (I used to say the only good bean was a jelly bean!)  Try not to get discouraged, believe me I have been there!! 

And Sam, I totally understand your frustration about guys losing weight easier.  My husband has lost probably 25-30 pounds since we've been married.  How did he do it?  Heck if I know.  He doesn't exercise.  Well, he does walk the dog.  He eats candy and chips.  The only thing different is how I cook as compared to how he ate before we got married.  I know that is a big difference, but come on!!  I sweat for hours a day, and he doesn't.  It can be incredibly hard to handle!  I am actually kinda jealous that you have a husband you can work out with if you want!!  Just keep at it.  You will succeed!

Karen

dalessit - 2009-07-15 3:55 PM

So looking at results from my tri last year where I got 2nd in AG which is coming up next weekend.

There were only 13 guys in my AG, this year there are 31.

I think I need to do this to stay up there again.

Swim Pace per 100M

T1

Bike Pace MPH

T2

Run Pace per Mile

Pace

Total Swim

Time

MPH

Total Bike

Time

Pace

Total Run

Total Time

0:01:40

0:05:00

0:01:00

23

0:30:00

0:01:00

0:07:30

0:23:15

1:00:15

Overall winner did this last year

Swim

0:04:30

T1

0:00:26

Bike

0:27:12

24.3MPH

T2

0:00:35

Run

0:19:25

0:06:16

52:08.3

LOL, he is 51 and put those numbers up. 

I am pretty sure that the 23 mph and 7:30 run will be pretty tough for me to put up if not impossible, but WTH, might as well try for them.

swbkrun - 2009-07-15 4:48 PM

Thank you!!! SEE--- I am not the only one that complains about those.  AND THAT WAS A LONG TIME AGO!  I was much more sensitive back then!

Plainsman AU - 2009-07-15 6:26 PM Steve, nice job on the BTOM man!  I have a prediction...the next mentor group will have somewhere in the neighborhood of 100 mentees!  Before you know it, Steve will will be selling advertisement space within the SWBKRUN MG... or maybe his own site.

dalessit - 2009-07-15 5:55 PM

So looking at results from my tri last year where I got 2nd in AG which is coming up next weekend.

There were only 13 guys in my AG, this year there are 31.

I think I need to do this to stay up there again.

Swim Pace per 100M

T1

Bike Pace MPH

T2

Run Pace per Mile

Pace

Total Swim

Time

MPH

Total Bike

Time

Pace

Total Run

Total Time

0:01:40

0:05:00

0:01:00

23

0:30:00

0:01:00

0:07:30

0:23:15

1:00:15

Overall winner did this last year

Swim

0:04:30

T1

0:00:26

Bike

0:27:12

24.3MPH

T2

0:00:35

Run

0:19:25

0:06:16

52:08.3

LOL, he is 51 and put those numbers up. 

I am pretty sure that the 23 mph and 7:30 run will be pretty tough for me to put up if not impossible, but WTH, might as well try for them.

SSMinnow - 2009-07-15 6:36 PM

Personally, I think Birdy (thanks Ryan!) will have to start a second MG.  I highly doubt any of us are budging and since we nominated him he cannot possibly think of kicking us out, RIGHT?

dalessit - 2009-07-15 4:55 PM

So looking at results from my tri last year where I got 2nd in AG which is coming up next weekend.

There were only 13 guys in my AG, this year there are 31.

I think I need to do this to stay up there again.

Swim Pace per 100M

T1

Bike Pace MPH

T2

Run Pace per Mile

Pace

Total Swim

Time

MPH

Total Bike

Time

Pace

Total Run

Total Time

0:01:40

0:05:00

0:01:00

23

0:30:00

0:01:00

0:07:30

0:23:15

1:00:15

Overall winner did this last year

Swim

0:04:30

T1

0:00:26

Bike

0:27:12

24.3MPH

T2

0:00:35

Run

0:19:25

0:06:16

52:08.3

LOL, he is 51 and put those numbers up. 

I am pretty sure that the 23 mph and 7:30 run will be pretty tough for me to put up if not impossible, but WTH, might as well try for them.

gadgetlaw - 2009-07-15 3:31 PM
I have lost about 135 pounds, with maybe 10 - 15 to go.  (That is what, almost 1 1/2 Suzy's?  Wow, when I think of it that way, it sounds crazy!)  I have no idea what my BMI is.  It doesn't matter to me - I feel great - I am 41 years old and in the best shape I have ever been - and that is what matters to me.  I never considered that I was on a 'diet'.   I changed the way I ate, but it was a permanent change, not something I did for a short period of time to lose weight.  Sometimes it is hard.  Sometimes I still want to eat the entire bag of potato chips.    But I think about how it will affect my next ride or run.  And most times, I step away from the chips.    For me the biggest changes are portion size - I ate way too much before! Keeping track of what I eat - I do not always write down what I eat.  But if I was not losing weight or gained some, then I would keep track.  It is easy to eat a couple extra hundred calories without realizing it.  And I have incredible cravings at times.  I used to say no, you can't have that!  But now I just give in.  A little bit of chocolate, or something, is better than depriving myself and totally going crazy after a while.  I am also willing to try new foods that I never ate before.  Now beans and lentils and veggies are some of my favorite foods.  (I used to say the only good bean was a jelly bean!)  Try not to get discouraged, believe me I have been there!! 

And Sam, I totally understand your frustration about guys losing weight easier.  My husband has lost probably 25-30 pounds since we've been married.  How did he do it?  Heck if I know.  He doesn't exercise.  Well, he does walk the dog.  He eats candy and chips.  The only thing different is how I cook as compared to how he ate before we got married.  I know that is a big difference, but come on!!  I sweat for hours a day, and he doesn't.  It can be incredibly hard to handle!  I am actually kinda jealous that you have a husband you can work out with if you want!!  Just keep at it.  You will succeed!

Karen

Havin'Fun - 2009-07-16 6:42 AM

Who's racing this weekend?
Kim, Steve.......anyone????


If not racing, who has really cool plans?  

gadgetlaw - 2009-07-15 3:31 PM

This is the best advice I've gotten.  Thanks for making me laugh!     I did try the suit on last night.  After about 20 minutes of struggling, I got it on far enough to zip it (yes, up the back!!).  I started sweating and pretty much gave up!  How long should it take to put it on??  I clearly did not have it up far enough.  And, since we have been talking about crotches, I had a droopy crotch and droopy arm pits!  Oh, and since you already have that little piece of info, I may as well give you more info that you don't want to hear.  When I came downstairs in the suit my husband did kind of meow at me and told me I looked like a superhero...  Anyway,  I am going to try again tonight at the park.

Karen

Havin'Fun - 2009-07-16 6:42 AM

Who's racing this weekend?
Kim, Steve.......anyone????


If not racing, who has really cool plans?  

sdalessio - 2009-07-16 9:01 AM
But today is my daugther's 3rd birthday.