StephSprint... mentor group FULL! (Page 19)

You are doing so well !!!!  The weight will come down eventually.  Your body is going thru a lot of adjustments.  And YES, DO QUIT smoking.  I know it is so hard to change the habits, but this is a great time to do so.  Congratulations for all the great steps you are making!

Well I met with my personal trainer at the gym today.  Set up my first session with her tomorrow.  Its kind of funny at how fit they are and them telling me "Yeah, not a problem...we will put you on a program that will whip you right into shape"  LOL. 

I also met with the director of the running club at the gym.  Was kind of nervous about the whole thing, but she was real nice and understanding.  Asures me that there are alot of new and out of shape runners in the club.  They meet 3 times a week...with 2 outdoor runs (if weather permits) and 1 indoor run.

Whats great is that the director of the club is also doing the two races Im signed up for...puts more accountability for me to show   lol.

Ok, its offical.  I just signed up and paid the entry fee to my first race.  Now its more then just talking about doing it, Im more accountable now.  Also I joined a gym today.  They have a running club that meets three nights a week.  Kind of cool...extra support.  I sure know I could use it. 

Although I have been training for two months, my weight is not coming down much.  I do feel good, and can tell my muscle tone is returning and I can see it more clearly.  I have 2 months to be prepared for my first race.  This is not my big event race, just one to get me use to running 5K.

Now the hardest part, which I keep putting off...quiting smoking.  I know smoking and running does not mix. 

So I'm finally coming up for air after 2 weeks of moving my family to a new home.  We went to a smaller home so a there was a lot of trips to the waste facility to throw away stuff we just didn't need any more.  It's a big relief to be out of the house, but now we need to settle into the new one.  The garage is full of boxes and other stuff so the cars are parked outside until we sort it all out and organize our stuff again.

I was able to get many workouts in during all of this. I'm pretty amazed that I was able to do that.  One thing I've realized is that when something is important enough, you'll make time for it.  My goals are that important to me and I didn't really miss any of my workouts. There were many workouts that were done in old shorts that I would never wear in public (i.e too tight or short).  One bike workout on my trainer was in my boxer shorts cuz I couldn't find a darn thing to wear.  

Anyway, I hope you are all doing well.  I've got my first race this season in 3 weeks. It's a 12K which is very famous here in San Francisco.  I ran it back in the late 90's and again 2 years ago.  It should be a lot of fun.  We run across the Golden Gate Bridge from Sausalito to San Francisco.  I'm really siked about it.  

Enrique 

Hey Everyone,

Sorry for being away for so long.   Things got quite busy for a bit hear and I am finally settling back into my groove.  I hope you are all doing well.  

Hey Everyone,

Sorry for being away for so long.   Things got quite busy for a bit hear and I am finally settling back into my groove.  I hope you are all doing well.  

The only thing I have planned for the spring are two 5Ks, both of which I ran last year.  One is on May 19 and the other is on memorial day weekend.  I would like to do a tri, but I am thinking the water is going to be way cold and I do not have a wet suit.  

I think I have my summer worked out, with an Aqua run in the beginning of July ( a do over for me as it kicked my but last time), my A race towards the end of July and a local sprint at the end of August. 

The only thing I have planned for the spring are two 5Ks, both of which I ran last year.  One is on May 19 and the other is on memorial day weekend.  I would like to do a tri, but I am thinking the water is going to be way cold and I do not have a wet suit.  

I think I have my summer worked out, with an Aqua run in the beginning of July ( a do over for me as it kicked my but last time), my A race towards the end of July and a local sprint at the end of August. 

Have a 5k planned for April 22. Was going to do the Wisconsin Marathon on May 5, but now thinking I may not be ready.  Ankle still giving me trouble. May do the half instead.

I'm a little bummed.  We had our test in my computrainer class, and I actually got worse by a little. The coach said not to worry, that so many variables can contribute (as in lack of sleep do to a new furry member of the family), but that really didn't make me feel better.  Although, now I am stoked to kick me a$$ to improve, especially if I am going to get that new bike ( Still a maybe)

Hey all.  Sorry I was absent.  I had to quit my job.  :D  Took the buyout.  Getting things together to look for a job to tide me over until social security in 18 months.  All good.  Just weird not having a place to go every M-F.  Going to start my International Triathlete Coaching Asso course this week.  They do it all online.  Not as prestigious as USAT but I can't afford the plane fare or hotel to do theirs in person right now.  USAT recognizes ITCA for continuing ed so more people will be getting both, I'm sure.  I plan to.

Training is good.  Bike, starting the build phase.  Going to get harsher now.  Tested my FTP at 297.  Peak last season was 319.  On track to match that by the A race.

Swimming - took a couple of semi private lessons with a tri coach.  He really got me rolling side to side.  Times are down, efficiency is up.

Running - run club started on Wednesdays.  That will be my speed work for the week plus 2X for long slow run and a fast short run.

Rock on.

Hey everyone...been meaning to post for a while. Sounds like everyone's getting their races lined up. My first triathlon is April 15, so I'm starting to get a little nervous. I actually tried on and reserved a wetsuit today (talk about a humbling experience...thought I'd look a little more sleek in the neoprene after 2 months of training).

Anyway, I also bought some cycling shorts, and tried on a pair of Newtons, which I'm definately going to be purchasing when my Asics wear out. If you're a heelstriker like moi, these kicks are great--you can't help but land on the balls of your feet. Steph (or whoever it was who recommended Newtons for my PF, thank you!) I've been slowly upping my running, but I just committed to doing the Ragnar Relay this fall with some friends, so I'll need to start really building my mileage this summer. I'm hoping the Newtons will keep the plantar fascitis at bay.

Hope y'all stay injury-free and are enjoying your workouts!

Hey all.  Sorry I was absent.  I had to quit my job.  :D  Took the buyout.  Getting things together to look for a job to tide me over until social security in 18 months.  All good.  Just weird not having a place to go every M-F.  Going to start my International Triathlete Coaching Asso course this week.  They do it all online.  Not as prestigious as USAT but I can't afford the plane fare or hotel to do theirs in person right now.  USAT recognizes ITCA for continuing ed so more people will be getting both, I'm sure.  I plan to.

Training is good.  Bike, starting the build phase.  Going to get harsher now.  Tested my FTP at 297.  Peak last season was 319.  On track to match that by the A race.

Swimming - took a couple of semi private lessons with a tri coach.  He really got me rolling side to side.  Times are down, efficiency is up.

Running - run club started on Wednesdays.  That will be my speed work for the week plus 2X for long slow run and a fast short run.

Rock on.

I'd be interested in hearing your thoughts on the course.  I have never been to nautica's race site, so I have no idea where I'll be!