shmeeg's Winter Madness Mentor group - OPEN TO HIPPIES (Page 19)

Meulen - 2011-03-14 11:08 AM Tim/Jay Sorry guys, but I'm out for pumpkinman. My wife couldn't get the time off and I couldn't fit it into my budget for a trip on my own. I'm going to let you know when I go out there next anyway. I'd love to meet up with you guys sometime, even if it's not a race

I'm probably out too.  Work looks pretty full all the way up until deployment next year.  Honestly training time is going to take a back seat to time w/ my family since I won't see them for 1/2 the year.

I do!  Cool, good weather for camping up that way I bet.  I just did my first road bike race this morning.  24/44 AG  It was rainy and chilly and it was evident I hadn't been on the bike in almost a month about 1/2 way into it.  Not a horrible finish though.

Welcome back Jay.  I've been neglecting the forum lately but still getting in my workouts.   Cycling heavy last week and next for a rally next weekend.  I should be able to swim pretty soon on a regular basis, can't wait.

I was 6' 195 pounds when I started cycling seriously, 4-6 times a week.  I couldn't seem to get down to where I wanted to be, around 185.  When I added running to my cycling I noticed I felt better overall and was losing weight.  I've since added core workouts and weights and continue to feel stronger both on and off the bike.  I'm down to 183 pounds and don't miss it.

Sorry guys, I'm still alive!  Been a crazy week at work for me, haven't had much time to post.  I've managed to get 3 runs and a day of bike commuting in this week  though despite the frantic schedule and less than optimal weather here.   What's on tap for whoever's left around here in the coming weeks?  I'm volunteering at the Oceanside 70.3 next weekend in some sort of bike handler capacity and am racing my first du on the 16th.

Sounds good.  Are you getting any credit for volunteering?

Plans for the week?  Hmmm... weather is just not cooperating.  Looks like I'll be pulling out the trainer again and hitting the pool.  I'm going to make the race on Sunday a last-minute decision. 

Hey guys!!! I'm sorry i really left you all hanging.  I am back and im fine all my test came back ok. Im totally off track on my tri training though have been trying to get back into the swing of things.  My half trainging is going well 11 miles this sat. Race May 1st! woohoo

It will take me a little while to catch up on all your post. Hope you guys are doing great!

Honestly I have no idea.  I have heard of getting free entry for the following year when volunteering at some events, but I wont even be here this time next year so unless they could do it for 2013, it doesn't even matter.  I've only received one email so far and that was for my t-shirt size.  If I don't get some details soon I'm not even going.

Glad to hear everything went well.  The group has pretty much fallen off and the summer mentor groups will be starting up next month sometime it looks like.  Sounds like the running is going good!

Glad to see some activity around here.  If anyone is interested in a little reading, my race report from the weekend can be found here:

http://beginnertriathlete.com/discussion/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=246454

Baby steps are sometimes what it takes to get the ball rolling.  Keep it up, you'll be doing epic training sessions before you know it.

Brutal.  I can't believe you even got in water that cold Tim.  You have a bigger satchel than me!  Nice AG finish!

I have never felt water this cold.  I did my pre-race routine: walked into the water about 5 minutes prior to start, sat down, got my face in the water, then flushed the suit before they called us to the start.  And still, I was hurting at the start!  I was able to breath okay; it just hurt your face.  I had to start the swim with a few strokes in normal form, take a few strokes head up, then back to normal form.  After a couple minutes, my face was numb and I was able to get into form.

The guy that deserves the props is David (norcal SAHD)!  Not only was this his first long course XTERRA, but he still competed after having two root canals the week leading up to the race.  Honestly, I was ready to pack my bags and head home until he told me he was racing the long course.  He had a good swim and a very respectable finishing time!  It must of been all of that good mentoring he received .

youse guys taking on new n00bs?    I didn't even know this forum existed (blush). 

Hi Kathy!  Jay is the man around here, but he has been busy with work.  I don't think he would mind taking another into the fold.  If you would like to join, just post a little bio, experience, and what races you are looking to do.