Jsnowash (Jenny)'s Mentor Group - CLOSED! (Page 2)

Hi, I'd like to join your mentoring group please

Name: Cre'shea

Story: I have always secretly wanted to do a small triathlon, but have never been brave enough to commit to the training or even attempt it. A local nearby city is holding a triathlon (500m, 22k bike ride, 5k run)...The bike and run are on flat/loop courses. From what I understand very basic in triathlon speak.

Family Status: Married 4.5 years, 1 child 15months old

Current Training: I haven't started yet, would really love some guidance in that dept. I am not training for time or performance. I would just love to say that I did it, even if I cross that line last...as long as I cross it. I walk 2-3 miles two-three times a week, not so much recently since it's been raining. I own a Nordic Track Ellipitical, and the our local swimming pool allows free admittance for triathlon training!

Weight loss: I am not interested in weight loss. Although I am a breastfeeding mother and I am also a vegetarian. So I might need some help in making sure I am receiving enough calories.

Can I do this??? I am pretty sure this is my year!!!!!!!!!

Thanks Jenny! The race is May 19th,2012.

I do have a bicycle. I also have access (free) to stationary bikes through my work.

What is a powertap wheel?

Training: My oldest came home from college today, and we went Xmas shopping. I'm trying to convince her to watch the little ones this evening so that I can go for a run and swim after dinner  

Hi Jenny.  I'd like to join the group if you still have room.  Here is some information about myself.

NAME: twostep252/Dan

STORY: I am 38 years old and have enjoyed competitive team sports since childhood.   However, the demands of family life have left me unable to commit to any team so I've look for something to fill that void.  In the last 2 years, I have gone to cheer on a close friend to finish a half ironman and the next year a full ironman.  Cheering him on has inspired me to try(or should I say Tri?) for myself.  Over the past year, I trained for and ran in my first tri sprint.  I really enjoyed the experience and am ready for more.  My training is somewhat fluid based on family commitments, but I am in the process of making a plan to try to stick to.

FAMILY STATUS: I've been married for 9 years, and have 2 children ages 6, and 8.

CURRENT TRAINING: I did some work off and on since my sprint in September, but have lagged in motivation over the last 2-3 weeks.  I live in NH so it has a lot to do with the onset of the cold weather.  This week I have started a 6-8 week base phase to start building back up.

2012 RACES: I am planning to do a sprint tri in June, the swim leg of a HI relay in August, and an Oly in September.  I plan to sprinkle in some 5k road races in there as well.

GOALS: My main goals are to lose some weight and increase my endurance to be able to finish the Oly comfortably. 

Other: My biggest obstacle thus far has been joint pain in my ankles when I run.  I have somewhat of a bum ankle, so the running is the biggest challenge due to the impact on the ankle.  It has gotten a lot better over the last year, but it is still something I am very careful of.  I've started to fill in my training log this week and will be sure to keep it updated.

Hi, I'd like to join you.  I identify with so many of the experiences and goals mentioned so far!

NAME: Erin

STORY: I am 41 and 2011 was my first tri season.  I was active and semi-athletic until little ones arrived, then I got terribly out of shape, weight and cholesterol steadily rising, aches and pains increasing.   In 2011  started exercising at the Y, used a Couch-to-10K running program, worked on weight loss and the household's nutrition,  and I got hooked on triathlon.  I did two sprints this fall and loved every bit of it!  I enjoy the variety of training, even the ST. 

FAMILY STATUS: married 19 years, two busy little boys ages 2 & 5, dogs, live near woods and lake (trail runs and OWS in the backyard - hooray)

CURRENT TRAINING:  after a little slump in October, when the season ended and I had to return my borrowed wetsuit and borrowed road bike     I started focusing on strength training,  running,  and TI drills in the pool.  I've now got a bike and wetsuit of my own, but winter has arrived in Massachusetts so the new fun gear is waiting.  I go to spinning at the Y twice a week and track my nutrition faithfully. 

2012 RACES: Half-marathon (new distance for me) in March, sprint tri in May, Oly in June (another new distance!), and I'm not sure how to plan the rest of the year.  I am toying with an  HIM for September but not confident I can accomplish the volume of training required.

GOALS: to train faithfully, get stronger, run faster, drop a few more pounds and a few % points body fat, finish the Oly distance confidently. 

Other: Nutrition and Avoiding/Preventing Injuries are important to me.    I'd also love to hear how other parents of small/crazy children manage to train and stay faithful to family responsibilities.  So far I've chosen my kids and my training over most other things, and the laundry is piling up.....

Hi Jenny! 

Are you still taking people? I made the decision to begin learning about, preparing, and training for triathlons tonight after trying to talk myself into it for over a year.

My name is Sarah and I am in Louisiana.  I am a wife, college student, and stay at home mom to a 17 month old. I have lost 70 pounds since July 2010 but i still have about 70 more to go. I have been eating well and I have completed 2- 1 mile races, 2- 5k's, 1- 3 mile adventure mud race, 2- 10k's, and in October I finished my first 1/2 marathon in 3:33:21. I am a very good swimmer and I enjoy running.

I have 2 sprint triathlons in mind for this spring but I also have 2 half marathons (1 in Jan. and 1 in March). I have a pool and a bike that I can also use for my training. I am planning to sign up with a local Triathlon group for additional support, help, and training but most of the people have done multiple IM's and I fear that I will not be able to keep up with them and they will not have the patience for me.