Lora's Just Us Girls Group - CLOSED (Page 2)

Skywashed - 2009-12-21 12:00 AM Hi, It looks like you are just filling up. Can I get in under the wire? I would love to be part of an all-female group and I have found a lot of inspiration from the BT site.

Name
Skywashed/Marcy

Story
This will be my third season doing triathlons. So far I have only done sprints, due to time constraints and injuries, but I would like to do an Olympic this year.

I am 35, a single mom and I work full time. The first year I took on triathlon training mainly just to see whether I could get the training in around my other responsibilities.  I was surprised at how much I could do and how much I enjoyed the training. (I actually don't enjoy the racing so much Lora, I can really relate when you say you love the training!

Last year it was mainly about seeing how much I could do in spite of a shoulder and knee injury. 

Family Status
Single mom living in Chicago with 6 yr old daughter.

Current Training
I've been really out of the swing. I started taking a grad class at night and its eating up all my free time for training. Also, I just had shoulder surgery on Monday. My immediate plan is to get through the 9-14 wks of physical therapy and back in the pool again.

Last Year’s Races
March: Shamrock Shuffle 8k
May: Galena Duathlon
June: Prairie Sprint Triathlon (Rockton IL)
August: Pleasant Prairie Duathlon 
October: Go Go Green 5k 

This Year’s Races
I haven't decided yet. Contemplating an indoor tri as soon as my shoulder heals. Would like to do Pleasant Prairie or Kickapoo Valley Reserve again.

twohearted - 2009-12-21 12:32 AM

I think I might be too late. Looks like you already have 8. Is there still room for me? I would love to be a part of this group.

Karen

manfarr1974 - 2009-12-21 7:02 AM Name Mandy Story I was pretty athletic in high school and college but after college kind of got out of athletics. I have always been active, I am a whitewater raft guide, an avid skier, and work as a forester. I tend to dive into things full on and I started running when I was around 31 because I started gaining weight, and didn't really want to drastically change my eating habits, so I figured I should get more active. I decided I needed motivation to train, so I signed up for a marathon having never run a road race of any kind. I finished that race and since then have run 3 more marathons. But after my last marathon (Goofy Challenge 2008) I completely lost interest in running. I developed this dislike for running that I have never had, so I just stopped. I hadn't really biked much and so I got a hybrid bike and started biking some, but not really training, I would call it more recreational riding. I liked the road bike my friend had and got one second hand this spring. I have always been interested in triathlon, but never signed up because I was nervous about the swim. I finally bit the bullet and signed up for my first sprint in June 2009, did the race, and was hooked. Through training this summer, I fell in love with open water swimming, continued to improve on my bike, and came around to really liking running again. 2010 will be my second tri season. Family Status Not married but have a big dog and a great guy. Current Training I am swimming 1x/week (closest pool is 1hr15min away, and the lake is frozen), biking on trainer 3-4x/week, and running 3x/week. I am trying to maintain my base so I can really build this spring and summer. Last Year’s Races 6/07/09: Pirate Triathlon (sprint) 8/2/09: Bethel Triathlon (sprint) 9/19/09: Lobsterman Triathlon (Olympic) This Year’s Races 2/7/10 Mid-Winter 10 Mile Classic (road race) 5/8/10 Polar Bear Tri (sprint) 5/16/10 Sugarloaf Marathon 6/13/10 Pirate Triathlon 8/22/10 Timberman HIM ...that is as far as I have gotten in planning, but I might do Lobsterman again in Sept. Weight Loss I could still be cool with losing another 10 to 15; however, if I have to stay where I am and be able to enjoy the foods that I do, I’m okay with that. Yeah, me too.

jgrigg - 2009-12-21 9:18 PM

Name
jgrigg/Jeri
Age: 42

Story
I have always been fairly active, but never competed in anything but team sports.  Following my husband's lead, I started running in 5K races a few years ago.  Although I always enjoy participating, running has never been a passion of mine.  Two years ago I bought a road bike and found my real passion...cycling.  I have done many charity rides and have completed 2 Century rides (100 miles). 

I am interested in a triathalon because I think it would be such a challange.  I would like to learn to be a better swimmer and perhaps training for a triathalon will help me enjoy running more.

Family Status
Married with 1 teenaged daugher.

Current Training
1 hour spin class, once a week.
30 minutes running, once a week.
30 minutes swimming, once a week.
1 hour or so on bike trainer, once a week
1 hour stregth training, twice a week
Wallyball team, 1-2 hours, once a week.
Walking, 45 minutes, 5 days a week (I watch my soap opera while on the treadmill!)
I LIKE VARIETY!!!

Last Year’s Races
Hmmm....can't remember specifics, but here's a guess:

Sept., 2009: 100 mile Century bike ride
May, 2009: 50 mile charity bike ride
May, 2009: 5k run
July, 2009: 5k run
Sept. 2009: 5k run

This Year’s Races

May, 2010: St. Clair Shores 5k
June, 2010: Belle Isle Sprint Triathalon
Sept. 2010: Peach of Ride Century Bike Ride

Weight Loss
Right now I am pretty active but am still about 8 pounds heavier than I am during the warmer months.  I would like to drop that weight BEFORE the spring and summer months, rather than during.  I always feel like I can do more when I am not lugging around extra pounds.

Housekeeping

I work full time and have a husband who works out of State so most of the daily household things are my responsibility.  Most of my spare time is spent at the gym or going to my daughter's school or sporting events.

I really am looking forward to getting to know some new people through this program.  I think that sharing the ups and downs of training with others will be helpful.  I am hoping for encouragement and advice, but at the same time hope that I can motivate others in the group.  I have read about some of the other gals and think that their stories are terrific.

Thank you for having me Lora!

Skywashed - 2009-12-23 1:00 AM Hey Groupies!

Does anybody have any creative ideas in mind for keeping the training up during the inevitable schedule irregularities of the holidays?

I got my thoughts together the other day and starting making a list of goals for January. I put them in my blog. Here they are so far. May still be edited before Jan 1.

Goals for January
-Complete 5th week of physical therapy
-Log training every day
-Find an indoor tri for late Q1 or Q2
-Explore temporary part time work option in order to restore life balance

But for Marcy, I wonder how PT is going to fit into your schedule this week - if you travel, getting your later week PT in is going to be tough.  All I can think of is try to get in the PT now so you get as many days in as you can before the holiday's take you away unless you are using bands or really light weights that are easily portable - then the early am sneak in might work.  Can you run with your bad shoulder? 

Skywashed - 2009-12-26 11:48 AM Hey everyone,

Mandy, yes I've done something call spintervals and I do like it. Lately I have only done them on my own and not in a group- alternating spinning with core exercises. What does your Spinnervals consist of?

I do Spinnervals with Coach Troy DVD - I have the Iron Girl one, and really like that.  It has easy, med, and hard workouts, and so, say for the easy one, you do a warm up, then fast cadence (~100rpm or better) 30sec on middle chain, 30sec on large chain, 30sec middle chain - I think there must be a 15 sec rest between.  So 3 sets of that. Then 2 30sec sets of 15 sec on mid chain, 15 on big chain...  The med and hard workouts have standing and longer reps for the sets.  Do you have any of his other DVD's?  I want to get another one.

I actually start my PT sessions again next week. Up through now I've just been doing some simple exercises on my own at home. Its a challenge getting them in while working. I schedule them over lunch, but then I don't get a lunch or any other workout in that day. Becasue of the missed workout time, I feel that my overall fitness decreases.

Other than PT, I have been doing elliptical and whatever core that can be done without moving the shoulder.

Good luck with your recovery.  I know it is frustrating to be injured, and there is only so much time in the day to fit everything in - and the most important thing fitness-wise right now is to get your shoulder healthy.  I bet your fitness hasn't decreased that much (although it might feel like it), but it is tough not being able to keep up what you are used to or want to. 

Back to more holiday madness!
Cheers,
Mandy



Edited by manfarr1974 2009-12-26 12:35 PM

amykmo - 2009-12-27 9:15 PM Hi Girls -

Still here and still don't have a response yet.  Been on bedrest because of a spinal tap headache (ER thought I had menangitis last Tuesday but it turned out to just be the flu).  Looking to get a blood patch tomorrow so hopefully life will be back to normal soon.  Not a very fun Christmas.

Anyways - looking forward to using my new Forerunner 305 soon.

-Amy