Fred D Mentor Group Part III (Page 17)

Hm ... athlete and former ACLS/PALS instructor here ... my current housemate (Jim, an old friend from LA) had to drag me by the scruff of the neck to the ER in the wee hours over my protests that I was FINE since I could still walk and talk (barely). I developed sharp stabbing pains in my abdomen with concomitant headache and pouring cold sweats.

Well, I'm not having a heart attack. It's probably not food poisoning. Ultrasound in a few hours (5:30am here). Pain relief worked well so at least I'm comfortable-ish. I'll keep you posted.

So sad. I just started working out again today, too.

about 9 weeks away from unplugging from work for 8 months and focusing on SBR, sort of a once in a lifetime opportunity for me.

Hm ... athlete and former ACLS/PALS instructor here ... my current housemate (Jim, an old friend from LA) had to drag me by the scruff of the neck to the ER in the wee hours over my protests that I was FINE since I could still walk and talk (barely). I developed sharp stabbing pains in my abdomen with concomitant headache and pouring cold sweats.

Well, I'm not having a heart attack. It's probably not food poisoning. Ultrasound in a few hours (5:30am here). Pain relief worked well so at least I'm comfortable-ish. I'll keep you posted.

So sad. I just started working out again today, too.

I am at a point that I could probably do this, but what scares me is injury. One bike crash, one run injury and you can be out of training for months. Then what ?

This just hit me. Where's Rudy ?

Name: Rene

Story: I am 43 and  have been running for years.  In 2008 I bought a road bike and started doing races.  In 2008, I ran multiple half marathons and 1 full marathon (3:30).  I did an olympic duathlon which was a great experience for me.  In 2009, I started too early doing my run speedwork and pulled my calf which kept me on the side lines most of the season.  I did do a half marathon and some relays but that was about it.  I have never done a triathlon because I couldn't swim more than 50 yards without being completely exhausted.  In September 2009, I joined a masters swim team and swim pretty consistently twice a week.  In 2010, I did multiple triathlons including my first HIM.  In 2011 did my first and only Ironman. 

Family:  Married with 2 Kids (7 and 10)

2012 Races - Sprints,  Olympics and some running races

2013 Races - Boston Marathon


Goals for winter: I currently have plantar fasciitis (again) and trying to get that healed up.  My goal is to get a huge running base and then start my Boston training plan in December 2012 or January 2013.

Weight Loss: I am currently at about 177 pounds, I would like to lose at least 10 pounds before April 2013.

Welcome to the group Rene!

CURRENT TRAINING: After my HIM performance, I told my husband to sell my bike and wetsuit because I was all done with triathlon. I am now slowly, slowly, slowly finding my way back into training. I am thinking of working on Jorge's Winter Cycling program (I do the bulk of my bike on the trainer due to schedule constraints and the fact that there are no shoulders on the roads up here), continuing to build the strength back in my foot with the help of a PT while using BarryP's running program. Right before the second HIM, I was running between 35-40 mpw, which I really enjoyed. I'd like to get back there - pain free. Swimming....this I struggle with. There aren't any Master's Swim options nearby, I have access to a pool, but am not very good at swimming, so I don't like to do it. I would like to swim 3 times a week, but because it is my least favorite of the three sports, it becomes the first to fall when schedule conflicts arise.

Health: I suffered from a pulmonary embolism June 30, 2012 and as many of you know, barely managed to race in Canada.  Doctors currently plan to have me on coumadin for a full year.  This has

Chris, I've used MFP and found it to be really easy to use and effective. I gained a good bit of weight a few winters ago after 4 months of negligible activity (new job, long commute, lots of travel - ie eating out).  A couple things I recall:

- they have a really good inventory of food/brands/etc. It's pretty easy to find and enter food. I think most people eat the same things over and over (I do, for sure) so once you have your list built, it's quick andy easy to enter. 

- be realistic about how much weight you should try to lose per week. I initially set my calorie count for 1 1/2 lbs loss weekly. That was too much. I backed off to 1 lb/week and was more successful. (as a guy, you will have a higher target than I did. My target cals were 1250 less exercise)

- don't obsess about a bad day, especially if you didn't work out. It was virtually impossible for me to meet the daily calorie goal for weight loss if I didn't work out. note above calorie target. It's the week cum that really matters, not any individual day. Use their reports. They are a nice visual of how you're doing.

-Do take the time to really understand calorie counts of food and portions. Eventually you will find yourself using the quick calorie add tool and be fine. On really horrid days - work restaurant dinners etc I just added 1000 cals for the meal and was done with it. 

- Wine has a lot of calories. (ummm, perhaps a quantity issue) 

I lost 20lbs. After I held steady for a month or so, I quit using it and have kept my weight consistent. I think it helped me reset portions and eliminate junk calories. 

Hope it works for you as well.  Kim

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X2.  At some point this has to all come right for you!!!

Name: Rene

Story: I am 43 and  have been running for years.  In 2008 I bought a road bike and started doing races.  In 2008, I ran multiple half marathons and 1 full marathon (3:30).  I did an olympic duathlon which was a great experience for me.  In 2009, I started too early doing my run speedwork and pulled my calf which kept me on the side lines most of the season.  I did do a half marathon and some relays but that was about it.  I have never done a triathlon because I couldn't swim more than 50 yards without being completely exhausted.  In September 2009, I joined a masters swim team and swim pretty consistently twice a week.  In 2010, I did multiple triathlons including my first HIM.  In 2011 did my first and only Ironman. 

Family:  Married with 2 Kids (7 and 10)

2012 Races - Sprints,  Olympics and some running races

2013 Races - Boston Marathon


Goals for winter: I currently have plantar fasciitis (again) and trying to get that healed up.  My goal is to get a huge running base and then start my Boston training plan in December 2012 or January 2013.

Weight Loss: I am currently at about 177 pounds, I would like to lose at least 10 pounds before April 2013.

So sad. I just started working out again today, too.