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Fresno_Joe - 2013-05-16 9:22 AM

Yeah, looks like we are live now.

Sorry to hear life has been hectic, Jax.  Glad to see you're still in the sandbox though!

Not that I'm stalking everyone's training logs or anything, but how are your ribs, Mike?

Originally posted by ransickTried running today. Progress but still couldn't run. Took 20 steps before pain level 5 convinced me stop. Better than 10 steps and pain level 8 like I had last weekend. Had a nice 5k walk though.I'm going to wait another week.

Originally posted by Fresno_Joe

I have had a head cold or bad allergies or something since two nights ago. Was having a pretty good month up till then. I'm all doped up now, tired but at least I'm not feeling like I need to sneeze every three minutes. (By the way, needing to sneeze but not being able to is one of the worst feelings there is.) Saturday is usually my best day of the week so I'm pretty disappointed. Have to get my long run in today or tomorrow, ideally today. Going to take an afternoon nap be see how things stand.

Originally posted by ransick



Cold sucks. Nothing like wanting to work out but not being all to take a deep breath or have the energy needed. Get better soon!

Originally posted by Fresno_Joe

I have had a head cold or bad allergies or something since two nights ago. Was having a pretty good month up till then. I'm all doped up now, tired but at least I'm not feeling like I need to sneeze every three minutes. (By the way, needing to sneeze but not being able to is one of the worst feelings there is.) Saturday is usually my best day of the week so I'm pretty disappointed. Have to get my long run in today or tomorrow, ideally today. Going to take an afternoon nap be see how things stand.

Originally posted by ransick

Tried running today. Progress but still couldn't run. Took 20 steps before pain level 5 convinced me stop. Better than 10 steps and pain level 8 like I had last weekend. Had a nice 5k walk though.

I'm going to wait another week.

Originally posted by strykergt

Hi

I wish to join your mentor program I dont know exactly how it works. Courtesy wise I guess I have to introduce my self.

NAME: Carlo

HOBBIES:Running and Bike Rides.

BACKGROUND: Runs Half Marathons and Bike Rides with friends,

FAMILY: Married 8 years w/ 4 year old boy full time employee.

CURRENT WEEKLY WORK OUT: 50 Mi Du( 1/49/10) , Run 15 mi a week.

INTERESTS: HALF IRON DU, FULL IRON DU (a clam can out swim me easy)

2013: Signed up events, MS150@April, SF Half Marathon @June,HITS Full iron-Tri Rely@ Dec.(cycling)

Other 2013 Events planned:
70mi Du @ Sept. and Full Marathon Aug,Oct,Nov.

Hoping for some encouragement and more guidance in training that I dont kill myself in the process.

Sincerely

Carl

Originally posted by strykergt

Hi

I wish to join your mentor program I dont know exactly how it works. Courtesy wise I guess I have to introduce my self.

NAME: Carlo

HOBBIES:Running and Bike Rides.

BACKGROUND: Runs Half Marathons and Bike Rides with friends,

FAMILY: Married 8 years w/ 4 year old boy full time employee.

CURRENT WEEKLY WORK OUT: 50 Mi Du( 1/49/10) , Run 15 mi a week.

INTERESTS: HALF IRON DU, FULL IRON DU (a clam can out swim me easy)

2013: Signed up events, MS150@April, SF Half Marathon @June,HITS Full iron-Tri Relay@ Dec.(cycling)

Other 2013 Events planned:
70mi Du @ Sept. and Full Marathon Aug,Oct,Nov.

Hoping for some encouragement and more guidance in training that I dont kill myself in the process.

Sincerely

Carl

Originally posted by strykergt Fellow Trainees I need advice on getting into Aero position. I still have a fear of crashing and wrecking my bike. Any information i do appreciate. Sincerely Karl ______________________________________________________________ "I have a friend who only got one pair of tri-suit, old Roubix Fuji, and a pair of running shoes and he managed to finish 2X 70.3"

Originally posted by johnthecat

NAME: Markus (johnthecat)

STORY: Just turned 43 in May. Had signed up for two sprints in 2007, but due to the timing of adopting our oldest daughter was never able to actually compete. Ever since then life was either too busy with kids or injury struck. Low back problems in 2009 and 2010, new baby in 2011 and then a groin/thigh problem in 2012. This year I got hit with a post viral inflammatory response which took about 3 months to clear out of my system. I'm now back to 90% pre virus and completely out of shape . Was a competetive gymnast age 5 through 14 and kept myself active after that until my late twenties with lots of swimming, skating and all kinds of other sports. I'm a German native, living in the Houston area since 1998.

FAMILY STATUS: Married with four kids, 16, 14 and 1 year old girls and a 2 year old boy. The 1 and 2 year old were total unexpected surprises and keep me busy when not working. Almost all of my workouts include the 1 and 2 year old in either the jogging stroller or the bike trailer. My 2 year old also wants to run the last 1/2 to 3/4 of a mile of each workout. (I wish I had his energy levels)

CURRENT TRAINING: I try to get at least 3 workouts in a week. Right now my main focus is on running to build back some base endurance. I'm still running/walking at the moment, but was able to get myself back up to a 4 minute run/1 minute walk regimen and trying to improve on that. Not sure if I would do better without the jogging stroller. Will need to check that one of these days.

2013 RACES: Undecided at the moment. I've signed up for a 5k in Houston, mid June to make sure I keep my running on a regular schedule at a minimum. There were a couple of sprint Tri's I was interested in but are interfering with my vacation schedule

WEIGHTLOSS: could loose 10-20 pounds but not a primary factor and I think will come on its own

Originally posted by Sarah73

Oh my!! I'm late to the party. I've been off BT for the past 4-5 days and everything changed!! At least we're live now!!! Yay! Welcome back everyone...and anyone who wants to drop in from time to time!!

Mike - what happened to you? And how did I miss that something happened??

Glad to be back...can everyone post their upcoming races for the year so I don't have to go back and find them all? Thank you!!
Stats start Wednesday...get it in gear!!!

Originally posted by Super Clydesdale Can I still join the Mentor program? I am new to the website and a newer triathlete. NAME: Byron

Originally posted by Super Clydesdale HISTORY: I am 41 years old newer triathlete, cyclist, runner, and all around weekend athlete. I am still a big guy. I run slow, ride fast and swim at a moderate rate. I like to ride with meetup groups and go on supported rides. In the last two years I have run the Army 10 Miler 2012, RNR 1/2 Marathon DC 2012, 10 5Ks, Hot Chocolate 15K, 2 Turkey trot 10ks. Cycling I did 6 supported metric centuries, a 100 mile century, the AF Cycling Classic, and started to mountain bike. I have done 2 mini-tri's and 1 sprint.

Originally posted by Super Clydesdale CURRENT TRAINING: running 2 times a week, doing 2 spin classes a week, and 1 or 2 rides on weekends, swim 1 or 2 times a week. I also do weight training 3 days a week. I always take 1 day off in a week.

Originally posted by Super ClydesdaleTHIS YEAR'S RACES: This summer I am doing more sprint tri's to include 2 pook and open water. Already registered for Colonial Beach in July and looking at possibly Ft. Ritchey in Aug. I am doing the AF cycling challenge again shooting for Gold this time. I also plan to do the full century at Civil War Century. I just registered again for the Army 10 Miler. 40

Originally posted by Super ClydesdaleWEIGHTLOSS: Since December 2009 I have lost 200 lbs. I was 476 and now weigh in at 273. Still a big guy but I have cardio to go all day. I have hit a plateau that doesn't want to go lower.