Slidell4Life's Group - CLOSED for Training (Page 2)

krisko - 2009-12-26 6:13 PM Chad, I'm a new triathlete looking for a mentor if you have room in the group.

NAME: krisko/Chris

STORY: I am a 41 year old male and was a non-athlete until 18 months ago.  In Feb. 2008 I got up to 211lbs (5'10") and used the Atkins diet and lots of walking to lose 35lbs over 2 months.  Several months later I started running and took to it right away.  I completed my first half marathon after 3 months of running and first marathon a few months after that. 

FAMILY STATUS: I'm married to a non-athlete and have a 9yo girl (Katie) and a 10yo boy (Chris).  My son is a cross-country runner and got to the USATF National Championships in 2009.

CURRENT TRAINING: I'm currently in week 10 of P90X (12 weeks total) and riding 3 or 4 days a week.  Unfortunately I haven't run in weeks but that's going to have to change as I have half marathon to train for.  I have swim lessons starting on January 5th.  After P90X, I plan to hit the s/b/r hard, about 10 workouts per week.

THIS YEAR'S RACES:  I ran 2 marathons, 3 half marathons and numerous shorter races in 2009.  PRs were 3:47, 1:45, and best 10K is 47:45.  I have done no triathlons.

2010 RACES:  First event is the ING Atlanta half marathon on March 21.  First triathlon scheduled is the Peachtree City International on May 15 (Int. distance).  My 'A' race is the Augusta Half Ironman in late September and I will do 3 or 4 other triathlons.  I will probably do a fall marathon as well, perhaps Rocket City in December.

WEIGHTLOSS: I'm 5'10", 178 lbs.  Optimal shape would probably require a 15lb weightloss but I'm not concerned with weight as long as I don't gain any.

STRENGTHS: My strength is running and I think I can get decent at the bike.

WEAKNESSES: Too soon to tell what my weakness would be, bike or swimming.  I am definitely most nervous about the swim but I'm won't be concerned about it unless my swim lessons don't go very well.  The coach is a triathlete and all the students are triathletes so I expect to get a lot of knowledge.  My bike has been very weak to this point (6 weeks of riding, most on trainer) but I'm told I'm where I should be as a new rider.

GOALS:  I'm not too concerned with setting time goals in my first year of triathlon.  The only time goal I've got is a sub-6 hour HIM and don't really know enough about the various distances to set other goals.  Mostly all I want is to stay healthy, have fun, and to learn.

sympatric - 2009-12-26 6:28 PM Chad, I would like to jump into your group if possible. Crazy I was reading your info here and it just made me laugh. I have been racing for 3 yrs and am pretty much addicted. I have been playing soccer my whole life and also have gone under the knife, or laser. I have had major jaw surgery in my lifetime, though not from anything as cool as a cycling crash. Crazy! Anyway I enjoyed my last mentor group and really like the accountability that it provides. Let me know. Some info about me is below. NAME: sympatric / Patrick STORY: This will be my 4th Triathlon season FAMILY STATUS: I am married with no children...yet. I have 2 mutt dogs that are my running buddies. CURRENT TRAINING: Currently I am training, if you want to call it that, for The Austin Marathon Feb, 14. This will be my first marathon. THIS YEAR'S RACES: In 2009 I did a number of touring rides, a couple of sprints, 2 Oly., and finished my first HIM. 2010 RACES: This year I am just taking it easy, I have a marathon in February and haven't figured out my Tri season yet. Probably won't do any long distance racing this year. Just want to get faster and have fun. WEIGHTLOSS: I am not too worried about my weight, just want to be healthy Let me know. Thx.

Kat25 - 2009-12-26 8:37 PM Chad,
I would really like the opportunity to join this group.  I have decided that the 2010 Tri for a Cure in Chandler will be my first triathlon, sprint that is. I am completely new to this sport and would love the motivation and mentorship.
Katherine 

PhillipT - 2009-12-26 11:49 PM Chad,
I would like to join your group. I am 43, married 23 years, no kids, 1 dog, and 5 cats. I love to swim and have been doing that for over a year now. I do 2 miles 3 times a week and love it. I want to start somewhere and do a triathlon next year. I was in the Army 7 years and kind of got a resentment towards running so I need to work on my running. I am going to get the bike fixed and see where I am on that. I need all the direction I can get. Thanks so much!
Phillip

aquagirl - 2009-12-26 6:35 PM Hi Chad!  

rundadrun - 2009-12-27 7:08 AM Hi my name is Tim. I would like to join your group.

EXPERIENCE: I,ve run for the past 2 1/2 yrs. I really enjoy the long run but have had set backs due to over use. I also bike. Just bought a nice roadbike and like doing distance on it too.

Weight loss: sure. Two years ago I took off 48 lbs and felt really great. However, I was'nt really educated about doing it right  and took off muscle mass too. Some has come back on, so I would like to take 10-15 off.
Eating: I need some help here.
Did I see someone was from Pittsburg? I'm from that area but now reside in the midwest.
Family: yes, seven of us plus short fat dog.

Slidell4life - 2009-12-27 5:02 PM 

Krystyna, welcome to the group! You can be the voice of youth for us. So you're planning on 2 HIMs and one IM by Aug? You must be starting training soon, eh? That's going to be a fun season. I'm look forward to seeing how you do at Penticton.

Slidell4life - 2009-12-27 4:22 PM Hey Chris. Welcome to the group and congratulations on your weight loss and marathon. That's quite impressive. Sounds like your son is fast. Maybe he can give us some tips for a faster 5k. :P

krystyna47 - 2009-12-27 6:35 PM

Is anyone part of a tri club or something like that? I've always wanted to know what the atmosphere and training are like in one of those. There aren't any in my area.

krisko - 2009-12-28 4:46 AM

Chad, do you recommend the training log on BT?  Should I use it when I put together a plan or start logging workouts right now?  Also, in my first year of tris should I even be concerned with interval/speed work in s/b/r or should I just put in the time?  2 years ago when I ran a race distance for the first time, I didn't even have a time goal in mind.  I would set a goal the second time I raced that distance.  Thanks.

JeffIrvin - 2009-12-27 5:40 PM Thanks for the replies Chad!  The wife got me a CycleOps Fluid 2 Trainer.  She gave it to me a couple of weeks ago so I have been hitting it pretty hard - giving me a chance to get caught up on the TIVO!

How's about you? Any good gear?

Artist - 2009-12-28 10:10 AM

I found using the log easy and very motivating-I hate having the blank squares when I was too busy to train. I am just getting started back into anything competetive and surely can use all the motivation I can get

JeffIrvin - 2009-12-28 11:46 AM

I'd asssume too that in order for us to help eachother out with our training that everyone using the logs would make it that much more productive? 

krystyna47 - 2009-12-28 11:03 AM
Does anyone know how to see those s/b/r graphs over longer than the 5 week period displayed in our personal logs? I'd like to see how my training has progressed over the last months in terms of volume (time).  

JeffIrvin - 2009-12-28 7:48 PM

Yeehaw! Just found a 1/2 Mary on January 10th in Sugarland (about 45 mins from my house). The wife is off from work so we both just signed up! Nothing I love more then when a race can fit in perfectly to your training!

lanceho - 2009-12-29 7:37 PM Been working a few days and haven't been online I did get myself some new wheels for christmas they were handmade at my LBS so they are a little beefier for my Clydesdale self. Before I started wheel shopping I was unaware of weight limits for wheels. 

Looking forward to training again and hoping to actually do a Tri this time.

lanceho - 2009-12-29 5:37 PMBeen working a few days and haven't been online I did get myself some new wheels for christmas they were handmade at my LBS so they are a little beefier for my Clydesdale self. Before I started wheel shopping I was unaware of weight limits for wheels. 

Looking forward to training again and hoping to actually do a Tri this time.

Slidell4life - 2009-12-27 2:14 PMWelcome to the group, Josh. That Malibu tri always looked fun to me. Did you see any celebrities out there?
I'm glad you're a strong swimmer. I know lots of folks need lots of advice with that discipline. We can help ease you into a regular pattern of running. Does your 12 week plan currently have you running a lot? If so, how do you feel out there?