Hashers and Mashers Part 2 - OPEN (Page 2)

Originally posted by Panther

Hey Mike,

Great to see you Mentoring!

I know I'm a bit of a flake, but if you have room, I'd love to join your group. I can certainly post my 'Bio'/application if need be. Please let me know either way.

Dave

Originally posted by Fresno_Joe

Anybody got a lead on any good deals on tri or bike jerseys?  I'm good on shorts but last year I only had two tri jerseys and no bike jerseys so one or both were always in the laundry and I rewore them more often than I care to admit...I've added a bike jersey to the fold but I could still use one or two jerseys.  I joined my local tri club and I'm going to get their jersey and probably use that in my race(s) this year.

Originally posted by Mike_D

Mike!! If there's room for another, count me in. Hope all is well!

NAME: Mike

LOCATION: south of Boston, MA

STORY: I was a 43 year old former athlete (HS, college) who spent too much time behind a desk, and on the couch. Found myself as heavy as I've ever been, and so out of shape it was shocking. Having the doctor tell me I was obese was a shock that got me off the couch. Started with some classes at the local Y, watched what I ate, and then discovered triathlon. Was asked to ride the bike leg in a relay of the local sprint in June 2010. It was a struggle (hand't ridden a bike in years and years). Decided there and then I needed to do a race myself. So, I found a sprint race happening 3 months later, and signed up. could not swim or run, but having found BT only 3 days after that first bike, I figured it out, and finished that first race. Hooked!!!

FAMILY STATUS: married for 18 years with 14 yo daughter and 10 yo daughter (who has done 2 tris herself!)

CURRENT TRAINING: limited as I've been on the sidelines due to injury (torn hammy) and illness

THIS YEAR'S RACES: 2013 was a sprint, an oly, and 2 HIMs. also a few road races (HM, couple 10k's, 5ks, etc)

2014 RACES: so far signed up for 1 sprint and 1 HIM. will likely add a couple Oly's, maybe another sprint, and definitely another HIM. 2015 is a full IM

WEIGHTLOSS: lost nearly 60 pounds the first time around. Need to shed about 25-30 as I've put a few back on the past couple months.

Originally posted by ransick



Of course you can join Dave. Go ahead and post a bio so the other people in the group can get to know you.

Originally posted by Mike_D

off to get Chinese food, and probably fall asleep by 10 PM

Mike -- loved the blog on the ultra race. What was your average pace per loop? what a cool event. Congrats on the run.

Tomorrow, back on the horse for me. A run, and some bike time.

Originally posted by wenceslasz Joe.....I'm your Faaattther!

Originally posted by wenceslasz My wife found this website for cycling jerseys. There may not be anything of interest to you but it could be fun to have a bit of a look through the site: www.love2pedal.com I've been considering a "skeleton" jersey from them but not in a hurry to buy anything. I haven't checked yet but there is a website where you can design your own custom jersey and apparently they weren't too pricey either. Unfortunately I inadvertently deleted the website so it may not be easy to find it again.

Originally posted by ransick  Nashbar.com and backcountry.com usually have decent sales going on.

Originally posted by PsyTri

Happy New Year and welcome to the new folks. I've done the stats before but figured I'd get a fresh start with the new group. Hopefully Trial_of_Miles will join us. No word yet, but he's about 12 days out from HITS Naples, FL Olympic.

RE: attire: I actually hate swimming in a tri top. As cool as it looks, it constricts my breathing. Wore one my first Sprint and panicked. Wore not top the whole second tri, and liked it. Would not have minded a top on the ride. Was watching some transition videos the other day, and saw some total zip-up tri tops -- they just laid them out on their stuff and put it on quickly in T1. Anyone use those? If so, what are they called? I'd like to see about trying one of those out this season.

Originally posted by strykergt

First OF All Happy New Year everyone!!!!

First inquiry of the year. I need suggestions how to be warmer even with a wetsuit on. I am looking into the 50s swimming in OWS. any suggestions?
I am looking into a first layer before a my wetsuit anyone ever tried this? i am already using booties and and a thick neoprene cap.

Let me know

Thanks

Originally posted by nxcoco

i'd like to join. I'm 45 y/o married male with 4 kids. 2, 5,7 and 21 y/o. I've run one marathon and numerous 5 k's. My goal is to participate in a sprint triathlon in New Orleans on March 30th. I could use some help with training tips and inspiration please!! I'm particularly worried about getting my swims in as I have no pool available and will be swimming is a small lake in which alligators lurrrk

Originally posted by nxcoco

My first name is Nick. Thanks for having me. You seem like a great group.