bEASTies - March Winds Challenge (Page 2)

2010-03-01 1:32 PM

in reply to: #2698010

Elite

4372

Connecticut

Subject: RE: EAST - March Winds Challenge

I'm hungry. I know, nothing new there.

But today is day 1 of my diet. I have gained around 8 pounds since December and it is time for them to leave. But, I'm starving! No pain, no gain, right? I've done really well eating today. Small victory!

gofishtlp

2010-03-01 2:20 PM

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Expert

932

Madison

Subject: RE: EAST - March Winds Challenge

Hi Team - I'm Tracy and Wisconsin is East of the Mississippi, so I'm joining you all! I haven't decided on goals yet - but my first half Ironman is in July and training officially started today (YIKES!). I need to keep the goals in check though because I will be gone for over a week this month with no time to train. Happy to see lots of familiar faces!

KOM

2010-03-01 2:47 PM

in reply to: #2698010

Master

2146

East Side of the Bay

Subject: RE: EAST - March Winds Challenge

Hello fellow Easterners!

I've been waffling about joining a challenge team this month but I need it to keep me honest in following a plan. I see from the posts a lot of you are doing an HIM and since I am planning my first in late June I can look to you for advice. I will set up some goals on the spread sheet.

KOM

2010-03-01 2:55 PM

in reply to: #2698010

Master

2146

East Side of the Bay

Subject: RE: EAST - March Winds Challenge

Oh yes introductions:

I'm Kathy, native of Amherst Mass, but spend grad/professional school and 13 winters in Minnesota, (on both sides of the Mississippi) and have now lived in RI for the past 17 years. So I count myself as an Easternah and yes those numbers add up to a "Master" athlete as I am almost 52. I've got one daughter in college and a 17 yo who is a junior in HS. This is my second season back doing tris after taking 5 years off. I would describe my athletic ability as a younger person as never picked first for a team but never picked last. It has been fun to challenge myself with new distances and sports.

Nice to see some familiar and some new faces!

rnihill

2010-03-01 3:26 PM

in reply to: #2700322

Master

2042

Albany, NY

Subject: RE: EAST - March Winds Challenge

ebshot - 2010-03-01 2:32 PM

I'm hungry. I know, nothing new there.

I'm in the EXACT same boat as you! I purposely brought no money with me today so I couldn't cheat at the vending machine.

I'm toying with the idea of a weight loss goal too to keep myself away from that stupid machine.

2010-03-01 3:57 PM

in reply to: #2700639

Elite

4372

Connecticut

Subject: RE: EAST - March Winds Challenge

rnihill - 2010-03-01 4:26 PM

ebshot - 2010-03-01 2:32 PM I'm hungry. I know, nothing new there.

I'm in the EXACT same boat as you! I purposely brought no money with me today so I couldn't cheat at the vending machine.

I'm toying with the idea of a weight loss goal too to keep myself away from that stupid machine.

That is my fourth goal. I want to lose 4 pounds this month. I'd love 10 but, I know better!

ironannekidd

2010-03-01 4:34 PM

in reply to: #2698010

Champion

16743

Somewhere I can be nekidd

Subject: RE: EAST - March Winds Challenge

Just got my goals in the spreadsheet. And I got one swim session in tonight.

I think I am coming down with a head cold, too.

KOM

2010-03-01 4:40 PM

in reply to: #2698010

Master

2146

East Side of the Bay

Subject: RE: EAST - March Winds Challenge

Hey EricA!

Are all the kidlets better today? We really missed you yesterday!!

yogachic

2010-03-01 4:51 PM

in reply to: #2700724

Expert

1163

Subject: RE: EAST - March Winds Challenge

ebshot - 2010-03-01 3:57 PM

rnihill - 2010-03-01 4:26 PM

ebshot - 2010-03-01 2:32 PM I'm hungry. I know, nothing new there.

I'm in the EXACT same boat as you! I purposely brought no money with me today so I couldn't cheat at the vending machine.

I'm toying with the idea of a weight loss goal too to keep myself away from that stupid machine.

That is my fourth goal. I want to lose 4 pounds this month. I'd love 10 but, I know better!

I'm in the same boat as you guys. I gained about 8 lbs after tri season ended, then another 7 over the holidays

I've already lost the Holiday weight gain, but would like to get back to my last season's race weight before it warms up. . .

Unfortunately, this is my month of mammoth long runs for marathon training, so I don't want to cut calories right now! So my off-the-record March goal is to eat cleanly to fuel my training and cut back on the junk (aka booze & fries!) Hopefully if I do that, the weight will just come off!

esc

2010-03-01 5:41 PM

in reply to: #2698010

Master

1817

Lafayette, IN

Subject: RE: EAST - March Winds Challenge

Hey, Easties!

I'm Emily. I've seen lots of you around the challenge forum before - looking forward to having y'all on my team! My 12-week Oly plan started today. I'm hoping this challenge will provide me with the motivation to keep up with my swim training. I'm also going to try and hit another 100-mile running month.

Good luck to everyone! Let's show those westerners how it's done!

2010-03-01 5:51 PM

in reply to: #2700827

Elite

4372

Connecticut

Subject: RE: EAST - March Winds Challenge

KOM - 2010-03-01 5:40 PM Hey EricA!

Are all the kidlets better today? We really missed you yesterday!!

Hey Kathy. I was so disappointed that I wasn't there. That was my first ever DNS.

But, the kids always come first. And yes, they are doing better. Everyone went to school today!

Atlantia

2010-03-01 6:37 PM

in reply to: #2698010

Master

2429

Falls Church, Virginia

Subject: RE: EAST - March Winds Challenge

Hey team!
I got a swim in this morning and just got off the trainer. Interesting note. I worked out more today than I did the entire week of last months epic snowstorm. I'm usually a fan of winter weather, but I'm done for this year. Don't want to see another snowflake.

2010-03-01 6:43 PM

in reply to: #2699589

Champion

23360

Taser-World

Subject: RE: EAST - March Winds Challenge

Atlantia - 2010-03-01 11:01 AM

I work with dogs, I love sweets, and sometimes I get cranky. Then I eat sweets and pet my dog and I feel better.

I don't work with dogs. Maybe that's why I'm cranky all the time.

I just finished eating some chocolate chip cookies though. So maybe I'll feel a little less cranky soon. I'd pet the dog, but he's sleeping. And you know what they say about sleeping dogs. (If I wake him up, I'll have to throw the ball for him.)

I've found the best cure for crankiness if tasing challenge teammates who aren't meeting their challenge goals.

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2010-03-01 6:47 PM

in reply to: #2701018

Champion

23360

Taser-World

Subject: RE: EAST - March Winds Challenge

Atlantia - 2010-03-01 7:37 PM

Hey team!
I got a swim in this morning and just got off the trainer. Interesting note. I worked out more today than I did the entire week of last months epic snowstorm. I'm usually a fan of winter weather, but I'm done for this year. Don't want to see another snowflake.

Ummmm. You may not want to watch the Weather Channel, or look out your window tomorrow........ They're predicting a bunch of snow here, and once it's finished in this area, it usually heads north.....

2010-03-01 6:51 PM

in reply to: #2701044

Champion

23360

Taser-World

Subject: RE: EAST - March Winds Challenge

Wow. The East team already has a team links table, and a potential new name.

Oh wait, I know why. THEY'VE been chatting, but WE"VE been working out. Right?

<--- Has not worked out yet. Just got home from work, and am now stuffing my face with junk food.

Ummmmmmm. Junk food.

esc

2010-03-01 6:58 PM

in reply to: #2701049

Master

1817

Lafayette, IN

Subject: RE: EAST - March Winds Challenge

D001 - 2010-03-01 7:51 PM Wow. The East team already has a team links table, and a potential new name. Oh wait, I know why. THEY'VE been chatting, but WE"VE been working out. Right? <--- Has not worked out yet. Just got home from work, and am now stuffing my face with junk food. Ummmmmmm. Junk food.

Wait. We ARE the east team. I think the junk food is harming your brainz.

jtrezza

2010-03-01 7:06 PM

in reply to: #2698010

Extreme Veteran

494

Morris County, NJ

Subject: RE: EAST - March Winds Challenge

OK Easterners, I still don't have access to the spreadsheet so I'll post my goals here for a start: Bike 120 mi, Run 60 mi, Swim 20,000 yds. Today, ran 3.71 and swam 1650. Tomorrow, I'm good for an AM swim and PM trainer ride. Good luck everyone.

Dee: Can you hook me up with spreadsheet access? I sent a request through google. Thanks, Jackie

spriite

2010-03-01 8:00 PM

in reply to: #2698010

Member

Groton, CT

Subject: RE: EAST - March Winds Challenge

Can I join the East team? I'm currently in Connecticut which puts me squarely on the East Coast. I've had a super busy January and February ( I teach at a university) and crew season started up this month ( I coach) which means if I'm going to get ready for my HIM in August, I'm going to need some serious motivation and butt kicking. Plus I've participated in 2 challenges, but haven't been able to meet my goals (due to various reasons), and I REALLY want to do it this month.

2010-03-01 8:21 PM

in reply to: #2701062

Champion

23360

Taser-World

Subject: RE: EAST - March Winds Challenge

esc - 2010-03-01 7:58 PM

Wait. We ARE the east team. I think the junk food is harming your brainz.

Brainz. Who needs 'em. Apparently, not I. :P

Yeah yeah. It's the WEST team that has the team links table and a potential new name. The EAST team is the one that I'm on. And we DON"T have a team links table or a name. I don't really care if we call ourselves the East team all month. But obviously, without the word "taser" in the name, I can't remember what team I'm on!

2010-03-01 8:24 PM

in reply to: #2701074

Champion

23360

Taser-World

Subject: RE: EAST - March Winds Challenge

jtrezza - 2010-03-01 8:06 PM

Dee: Can you hook me up with spreadsheet access? I sent a request through google. Thanks, Jackie

Just checked gmail, and the spreadsheet access request didn't come through. If you PM me your email address, I'll send an invite to you.

2010-03-01 8:26 PM

in reply to: #2701166

Champion

23360

Taser-World

Subject: RE: EAST - March Winds Challenge

spriite - 2010-03-01 9:00 PM

Can I join the East team? I'm currently in Connecticut which puts me squarely on the East Coast. I've had a super busy January and February ( I teach at a university) and crew season started up this month ( I coach) which means if I'm going to get ready for my HIM in August, I'm going to need some serious motivation and butt kicking. Plus I've participated in 2 challenges, but haven't been able to meet my goals (due to various reasons), and I REALLY want to do it this month.

You're now on the East team!

(Erica! Where are you? We have another CT BT'er here!)

esc

2010-03-01 9:42 PM

in reply to: #2701207

Master

1817

Lafayette, IN

Subject: RE: EAST - March Winds Challenge

D001 - 2010-03-01 9:21 PM

esc - 2010-03-01 7:58 PM

Wait. We ARE the east team. I think the junk food is harming your brainz.

Brainz. Who needs 'em. Apparently, not I. :P Yeah yeah. It's the WEST team that has the team links table and a potential new name. The EAST team is the one that I'm on. And we DON"T have a team links table or a name. I don't really care if we call ourselves the East team all month. But obviously, without the word "taser" in the name, I can't remember what team I'm on!

Hmmmm...maybe we can be the easTASERs.

2010-03-02 4:44 AM

in reply to: #2701214

Elite

4372

Connecticut

Subject: RE: EAST - March Winds Challenge

D001 - 2010-03-01 9:26 PM

spriite - 2010-03-01 9:00 PM Can I join the East team? I'm currently in Connecticut which puts me squarely on the East Coast. I've had a super busy January and February ( I teach at a university) and crew season started up this month ( I coach) which means if I'm going to get ready for my HIM in August, I'm going to need some serious motivation and butt kicking. Plus I've participated in 2 challenges, but haven't been able to meet my goals (due to various reasons), and I REALLY want to do it this month.

You're now on the East team! (Erica! Where are you? We have another CT BT'er here!)

Yay! And you live in Groton, I just moved from there.

It's gonna be HOT sunny and warmish on Saturday. I am thinking group ride in the afternoon!

2010-03-02 4:47 AM

in reply to: #2701307

Elite

4372

Connecticut

Subject: RE: EAST - March Winds Challenge

esc - 2010-03-01 10:42 PM

D001 - 2010-03-01 9:21 PM

esc - 2010-03-01 7:58 PM

Wait. We ARE the east team. I think the junk food is harming your brainz.

Brainz. Who needs 'em. Apparently, not I. :P Yeah yeah. It's the WEST team that has the team links table and a potential new name. The EAST team is the one that I'm on. And we DON"T have a team links table or a name. I don't really care if we call ourselves the East team all month. But obviously, without the word "taser" in the name, I can't remember what team I'm on!

Hmmmm...maybe we can be the easTASERs.

Works for me. Fits this team.

2010-03-02 4:50 AM

in reply to: #2698010

Elite

4372

Connecticut

Subject: RE: EAST - March Winds Challenge

I feel trapped this week. I have to stay close to town in order to take Cole his inhaler and antibiotic at school @ 11:45 every day this week. What a pain in the arse. Smack in the middle of the day. If I didn't have to do so, I would head down to Groton and swim and do some grocery shopping. Maybe lunch with the girls. Bah. Instead, I'll scrub some floors, run and maybe bike. Perhaps I'll check out the pool in Plainfield, it's only 15 minutes from here. I really need to get there and see if I still know how to swim.