Disturbed275's Mentor Group - Closed! (Page 2)

Nimhendrix - 2009-04-19 11:30 PM Hey, I'd like to join! NAME: NIMHendrix STORY: I have played various sports all my life, and have belonged to bike groups and swim teams. A few years ago, I started running (though technically I think my first race was the Peachtree Road Race 10k in 2001), but I have struggled with it a lot. I want to move on to triathlon because I think it will be more exciting than footraces and put my cross-training and background to good use. FAMILY STATUS: 32, married, no kids. CURRENT TRAINING: I'm recovering from various injuries, and so my training has been a little one-sided. I run 3-4 hours/week, play racquetball competitively 2-6 hours, need to start swimming and biking regularly, and do group fitness classes (mainly yoga and zumba) and ride horses. RACES SO FAR: 3 5ks so far in 2009. My goal is to do one race every month, or swap to a tri as soon as I feel comfortable and/or the race looks like a good one. 2009 RACES: My plan is to break :30 in a 5k and compete non-embarrassingly in a sprint-distance tri. Oh, and I plan to do two 10Ks, too. WEIGHT LOSS GOALS: I'm currently about 30 pounds above a healthy weight, so weight loss is a big priority. However, along those lines, I'm suffering from what I think is mainly a lack of consistency and conviction -- and I hope with my training to rework the way I think about fitness and make it more a part of my life. WHAT WILL MAKE ME A GOOD STUDENT: I'll try anything and take any advice! Also, I'm tough -- I may not complete in the best time, but I will go the distance.

fire eagle - 2009-04-20 9:20 AM

Name: fire eagle/ darren

Story: I'm 44 yrs old, about 2 years ago I went to the doc and he said I was overweight & had high blood pressure.  So, I had to get serious.  Ordered P90X and have been doing that off & on until about 4 months ago, I have been doing it pretty seriously since then.  That's when my wife challenged me to do a 1/2 tri.  She runs in 5Ks& 10ks.  I've added biking & swim for the past 5 wks.  My goal is to do a 1/2 tri in Sept.

Family Status: married with a little 8 yr old princess

Training: I still do some of the P90X but have started also doing the 20wk 1/2 tri training

Races so far: Nada, I have never done one.  So, I have jumped in and am going to do a sprint tri this Sat. Xterra(100m swim, 16 m bike,4m run) over the hills & thru the woods...

Weight loss goals:  I have lost about 15, currently 185, 5'9".  I want to lose about 15-20 more. 

What will make me a good student: I want this to be a lifestyle and tris sound like it would make it fun.   I don't know really anything and am willing to learn from others.  Like this Sat.?   Anyway, I will probably ask a lot.  Thanks

sundevil87 - 2009-04-20 4:11 PM

FAMILY STATUS: 44 (on Friday), married with a ton-o-kids (5) (i.e. tons of training time challenges )

leilamckinney - 2009-04-20 12:40 PM

Hi my name is Leila. I'm hoping to join your group. I need all the help I can get

NAME: disturbed275 / Neal

STORY: I have never been extremely active or stuck with any specific training program but I have a few friends who have been running and competing...they are a great inspiration. My goal is to race for my 40th birthday in October so I have plenty of time to prepare. I start today with a training plan from this site which is very reasonable for beginners. I really want to stick with this and be a rock star by the time I'm 40!

FAMILY STATUS: 39, Mother of 4 boys, ages 22, 21, 19, and 8.5 months

CURRENT TRAINING: I am using a program downloaded from this site which is intended for beginners with zero experience. It lasts 22 weeks. I am also working on strength training 2-3 days per week.

RACES SO FAR: none unless you count racing to work, racing home, racing to keep up with my son....


WEIGHT LOSS GOALS: Although I am only 135 lbs now that is the most I have every weighed and it doesn't look or feel good on me at all. I've had a hard time getting motivated since bringing home my son (and I can't even blame it on pregnancy...he's adopted LOL). I'd like to get down to 110 with a lot of lean muscle. May be dreaming but I am ready to work hard at it.

cmgonzalez - 2009-04-20 1:47 PM I'd like to join the group, if possible.

Name: cmgonzalez/Cristina

Story: My older sister is turning 40 this summer. She decided to train for her first triathlon in honor of the occasion. So I decided to tag along and join her in the training! Since then, I've enlisted a couple other girlfriends to do our first sprint tri on JUNE 6, 2009 in New Mexico.

Family Status: married with two children, age 3 yo and 7 mo. baby. I am a full-time mom with baby, and I run a small business out of the house. Making training time is tough, but I do have the support of my (cyclist) husband.

Current Training: I started the BT 16 week program back in February w/ a five month old baby and still 15 pounds of pregnancy weight. The program is 2 runs, 2 swims, 2 bikes every week, one short and one long of each discipline. I have MOSTLY stuck to it. The first five-six weeks I was totally on it and was feeling great. Especially after months of not exercising. Then my kids got sick and training stopped for a couple weeks. At Easter, I started up again.

I have seven weeks until the event, so I really need to keep at it now!

My swimming is strong: even, solid, balanced stroke (high school swim team, but that was twenty+ years ago!!). On my short swims, I try to do some sprint work. Because I don't have childcare for the baby, it's hardest to find swim time BUT it's probably my strongest of the three disciplines. 5.30am is a possibility, but I'm usually pretty fatigued from the baby's night waking. I'm lucky if I get one swim per week right now.

My cycling is improving: I did 30 miles Easter weekend, 20 miles this last weekend, with some short spin sessions in between. It's a little easier for me to get in at least one long bike ride every week because my husband rides, so he is supportive of me riding (ie: he agrees to watch the kids while I ride!) And I have a GREAT new bike which makes me want to ride more.

I don't know how to pace myself and this is what worries me the most about the triathlon-- how do you keep your legs from wearing out on the bike so that you can still pull off the run?

My running is slow and steady: Not sure what to say here. I don't know anything about technique. I enjoy running but I'm definitely nervous about this part of the race. I can do 3 miles right now, but I'm breathing pretty hard by the end. I'd like to improve this-- mainly by logging more time and distance. This I CAN do with the baby in the jogger-stroller. The excess weight I carry does not help my running!

Fitness/Weight Loss Goals: Well, I'm37 y.o. and with a still-nursing baby. I gained about 40 pounds during pregnancy, and have lost 35 of those. But to get to my ideal weight, I have another fifteen to go. I really feel it when I run, carrying those extra fifteen pounds. I do try to get in at least one weight-lifting workout every week, too.


Past Races: NONE!

Upcoming: First sprint triathlon on June 6, 2009 in New Mexico. 1/2K swim, 20K bike, 5K run. My main goal is to finish with a smile on my face!

My questions: transitions?? yikes, I'm nervous about this! clothing?? (I'm a nursing mom, I need a lot of breast support for the run. Should I change into my sports bra? Should I swim in my sports bra, thereby skipping having to change. And if so, won't it chafe when wet? ) Would really appreciate some links/advice to women-specific forum for this kind of information.

Thank you, Cristina

sundevil87 - 2009-04-20 3:11 PM

Neal - if you've room for one more - count me in.

 

NAME: sundevil87 / Thom

STORY: This is my second season of participating in triathlons. I've been a runner most of my adult life and swam in high school. Bike is the new sport for me. I am an Army Officer stationed in Wiesbaden, Germany - but returning to the States this June (Carlisle, PA). I got the tri bug late in 2007. I'm taking the ease into the sport approach (both to learn it well and to not get injured), with my goal of completing an IM being next year - this year I'm going to complete the Quakertown HIM. Last year I focused on the sprint and oly distances. My schedule last summer got screwed up (not unusual in my profession) and I ended up having to cancel out of the oly I had planned but I did have the training base to complete. I'm determined not to let that happen this year. Since I am heading to an Army school for the next year I shouldn't have any problems. I love this sport.

FAMILY STATUS: 44 (on Friday), married with a ton-o-kids (5) (i.e. tons of training time challenges )

CURRENT TRAINING: I use a combination of a training plan from BT and the Coach Wizard on Training Peaks - both based on Joe Friel's concepts and Mike Ricci (D3) training plans. I try to work out 6 days a week - from 6 to 10 hours per /week. I've not succeeded in getting in all my workouts in yet this year - but I will. Swimming seems to be the hardest. My training base is solid - I can run 2 hrs/plus, bike 3 plus and swim 2500 meters straight. I strength train twice per/week and throw in yoga when I can.

2009 Races: First race in on May 3 in Gelnhausen, Germany - it is a sprint. I have another scheduled in June - but that may have to slip as that is when I'll be deep into getting ready to move back to the States. I have an OLY scheduled in July in Quakertown and then the HIM in September.

RACES SO FAR: Berlin marathon 1999; Butzbacher Sprint triathlon 2008

WEIGHT LOSS GOALS: Despite the training - I need to lose about 15 - 20 pounds. I weigh in at 198 and want to weigh 180. Damn German Beer!

WHAT WILL MAKE ME A GOOD MENTEE: I love the sport. I'm pretty good about posting my training (I use Training Peaks, but I will begin to add it here). I'm pretty motivated. I have some experience - so I think I can share what I've learned so far.

 

I'm glad there is this April round of mentor groups. I was in a group last year (with Cav in England - hi again Cav) and I enjoyed it.

 

Thom

Ryden111 - 2009-04-20 3:37 PM

Room for one more?

Name: Ryan

Story: I have never really been what I would call athletic. I like physical activities once I get started, but have had trouble remaining consistent. As far as Triathlons sports go, I have biked recreationaly for about 10 years, although not so much the last 2 years. I do have a gym membership that I have not used since new year. Prior to a winter vacation, I went to the gym 5 days a week for about 3 months and lost 20 pounds. I felt great! I have since regained this weight. I work and go to school, but easily have 7 hours a week to train.

Family Status: 30, married, 2 young boys

Current training: I as said above, I really don't have one. I was thinking of starting the 13 week couch potato to sprint? I am a terrible runner, the will be my biggest obstacle I think.

Races so far: None as of now.

2009 Races: I would love to be ready for a sprint this fall? Maybe some bike rides and 5K runs this summer?

Weight Loss Goals: I am 6 feet tall and 215lbs. I would like to get back to 180lbs.

What will make me a good student: I really feel sick and tired of feeling sick and tired. I need a change! I feel like I have the ability to do this, just need guidance ( and somone to keep me on track from time to time.) I have no real guidlines for what to do, so I am very teachable and open to suggestions.

Thanks Neal for the opportunity!

mammaJaS - 2009-04-20 5:07 PM Hey Christina, we are in similar kid territory! I'm still nursing as well, and I've heard that finding a great top with a built in bra works well - apparently it takes too much time to add tight stuff after a swim. makes sense. experiment with it in your swim work-outs. I've heard lululemon has a good option, as does Land's End (and they're cheaper). I've read that this is an very supportive top (Aqua Terra line). This is the one i want to try:
http://www.landsend.com/pp/AquaTerraDotSquareNeckXbackSwimTop~191505_593.html?bcc=y&action=order_more&sku_0=::PHK&CM_MERCH=IDX_00002__0000001962&origin=index





My questions: transitions?? yikes, I'm nervous about this! clothing?? (I'm a nursing mom, I need a lot of breast support for the run. Should I change into my sports bra? Should I swim in my sports bra, thereby skipping having to change. And if so, won't it chafe when wet? ) Would really appreciate some links/advice to women-specific forum for this kind of information.

Thank you, Cristina

thorntonma - 2009-04-21 9:11 AM Hello Neal

I'd like to join your group.  I'm very new to this.  Actually my wife and I jokingly decided to try a Sprint triathalon.  After some reseach and encouragement from friends we signed up to do one in July.  

I've just started training.  I'm an avid biker.  Last summer I rode 75 to 100 miles a week.  However, I'm not a runner but trying very hard to become one.   In three weeks I'm running 2 miles in 18 minutes.  OK running might be a stretch more of a jogger at this point.  I have tracked all my training.  My personality lends itself to almost being compulsive about logging everything.  

The more I train the more questions I have......


 

disturbed275 - 2009-04-21 8:24 AM Cristina, here are some links to sports bra and apparel topics:

http://www.beginnertriathlete.com/discussion/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=154610&start=1

http://www.beginnertriathlete.com/discussion/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=151230&start=1

http://www.beginnertriathlete.com/discussion/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=130304&start=1

http://www.beginnertriathlete.com/discussion/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=106724&start=1

These are just a few of the topics available.  I did search for sports bra in the forums and it brought back a very long list.

rlejeune - 2009-04-21 6:38 PM Hey Neal and everyone else

Just wanted to stop by to post pad bump your thread.

mammaJaS - 2009-04-20 5:15 PM I'm about to head out to a group swim/bike/run - and it's raining which means we'll be on the track. I'm tired and haven't been feeling well but hopefully it's a good night!

On another note (and a q in here)... I've been struggling with eating control this week - I wish I could say that my weight gain was baby weight but it wasn't. I've lost all but 5lbs of baby weight and if you read my intro you'll know how much more i need to lose. a lot. I find when I'm tired i eat more. Tonight after workout - I'll try to just have a glass of O.J. Is that enough to replace my glycogen stores (term I just heard)? Is it necessary to eat more for recovery?