Milaminute and Sparco's Group - Closed (Page 2)

givemashot - 2007-12-12 12:42 AM I'd like to join your group, if that's ok. I'll have to post more info tomorrow, though. I wanted to put my name in before I logged off--I need to get to bed now--it's almost midnight here, and I've been up since 5 AM.

Morning Amy!  Good to have you back with the 'nibbins.  Welcome back!

Andy...

Welcome to BT, multisport and our group.  Congratulations on taking the first steps towards tri-ing.  I went ahead and fixed your post.  You WILL be able to do your first tri by next season!  We can help you with training plans and even help you choose a race.

The BT logs are a great tool and I'm glad you've already figured that out!

Do you have a trainer for your bike?  Since you live where the winter weather isn't ideal for biking (unlike Corey and me ), I would recommend using a trainer this winter.  It will allow you time in the saddle and you will be able to get used to gearing your bike. 

givemashot - 2007-12-12 1:42 AM I'd like to join your group, if that's ok. I'll have to post more info tomorrow, though. I wanted to put my name in before I logged off--I need to get to bed now--it's almost midnight here, and I've been up since 5 AM.

Yikes!  It sounds like you keep my kind of hours, Amy , although one of my new goals is to actually get to bed "early" during the week.  Of course early is a relative term...

Thanks, Kristen.  I'll pay you later .

Just a couple of helpful hints...

If anyone is not yet using the training log feature, I really encourage you all to do so.  Not only can you keep track of your progress but also it will help Sal and me help you when you have questions by looking at your daily training.  As a side note, for me, at least, it helps with accountability.  Plus, we will want to keep you inspired and motivated with the "inspire me" feature.

Also, especially for people who are new to tris, you will notice that there is a lot of "lingo" that floats around.  You will find a glossary of tri terms here.

Greetings all if there still room i would loved to be apart of this group. so without further a do here's my info.

Name: pilotncommand172/ JC 

Story: I got into triathlons after sitting on the couch watching the 2005 Ironman world championships.  I though to myself i could do that being that i swam in High School and always enjoy cycling, and if i ran it would come along. That year Santa got me a road bike and I began training. In 2006 i complete in two sprints and was hooked. Last season I took a leave of absence from the sport and training. to established my career in the US Air Force. now that I career is solid. It's time to get back in shape, so that brings me here.

Family Status: Single and loving it

Current training: I just starting using the olympic 2x 20 week plan with hope of completing a olympic tri this year.

2008 race schedule: only one confirmed race as of now jan 6 GTF Super sprint Tri. looking to do the majority of the Guam Triathlon Federation Races this year. as well as more Road Races. 

 What i hope to get out of being apart of the group? Currently I'm working 12 hour days 4 days a week. So when i get off shift a lot of times I talked myself out of going to the gym or getting on the bike, or lacing up my running shoes. I hoping with people making me accountable and razzing me when i don't make my workouts. I'll be able to once again establish a solid training plan, but most importantly meeting some awesome people.

If there is still room I would like to jump in.

I am 44 years old and had no background in sports (unless Corn Hole is a sport) or fitness. I quit smoking after turning 40 and decided to join a gym to try to undo the damage I had done to myself from years of nicotine and 1/2 price appetizers and happy hours.  I signed up for an indoor Tri at the Y last year and ran in a few Sprint races after that.  I was a mid/back of packer but finished with no problem.

Running and swimming are a struggle for me. I find it boring therefore I don't practice them much.  I really enjoy the bike expecially long distance rides. My longest ride this year was 160 miles. The weather here pretty much dictates I hang the bike up in November giving me a few months to concentrate on the other sports.

I am real interested in learning how to improve my running via the use of HR monitor, and would like to build up to HIM distances.

Welcome JC!  Thanks for serving to protect our freedoms.  I know my family and I appreciate all those that serve in the military, especially during this time of the year.  Sounds like you've got some great triathlon experience under your belt.  We've got a lot of strong swimmers in this group (ME not included ).

We all seem to have busy schedules.  Mila has 3 kids and teaches several spin classes.  I have 3 kids as well and sometimes work gets in the way of BT .  We all seem to get the training in.  Good luck this off-season.  We'll try to encourage you to get your workouts in, which shouldn't be too hard to do in GUAM!  Welcome!

I'm in meetings the rest of the day, so Mila, I'm handing you the baton .

Only if you bring tiny plaid ninjas with you. 

Where's your bio?  Be sure to include "swim stud" on it.

Welcome, JC.  You have come to the right place for people harrassing you, bossing you around and making you train encouragement and accountability.  Sounds like you have a solid base of training and experience.  Congratulations on achieving your career goals.

Hi Craig! 

Yup, we still have room.  Since there are two of us, we figured we could have a larger group.

First, big props for quitting smoking and congratulations for making an overall lifestyle change. 

I totally understand where you're coming from... I love my (pretty) bike and swimming and running I, ummm... love less .  You will get great support here and, as luck would have it, we have a couple of amazing swimmers in this group already (redlv swims farther than I usually run, and Noz swims a hundy faster than I can sneeze) and I think there will be plenty of running advice forthcoming from Mr. Marathon and the other running gurus we have around here.

As far as the HR stuff goes, we'll get you hooked up with that.  I figured once we close the group we can get into some discussion about where everyone is with this and get some questions answered.

i'll have to submit it later.  until then.....

Welcome, Jeff! 

You have plenty of time to train for that tri.  We do, however, give you fair warning that it will be addictive and we can't be held accountaible for your addiction , but we're happy to help you reach your goals.  BT is an AWESOME resource... and, frankly, an even better community.

Where the heck was I as a kid?  I never saw anything like a triathlon on t.v.  I seriously never knew what Kona was until I started tri-ing... but boy did I know what Kona was this year (one of my good friends, who also happens to be a BT'er, overcame some unbelievable odds to make it to and finish at Kona).

Good on ya for taking the swimming lessons.  That is a huge help.  It's also really helpful that you already feel very comfortable in open water (right, Sal?!).

No next steps other than to hang out here, ask questions, keep us updated on your training, life in general, whatever .

You're such a giver.

Edited because I messed up and put my response in your quotes and I am too compulsive for that nonsense .

So what's on tap for everyone training-wise today (how about THAT, Sal... see, I'm more than just bike porn and cheesecake)???

I put in an hour on the bike and a 20 minute run... and that reminds me that I didn't log it.  Oops... I'm on it!

Helllooooo Cash!!!

El Jeffe is the bomb.  But don't tell him I said that, I don't want to ruin my cold hearted repuatation with him.   

It's OK if you're older than dirt... Noz is younger than spring so it all balances out in the end.  Bad jokes are always welcome and encouraged as is padding your post count as much as possible active training, posting and inspiring.

Congrats on the PRs this year.  Whatchya got planned for next season?

Hi, yes, I am twirling the baton.  I'm wearing those white majorette boots, too. 

As far as schedules go, I have to admit I have it pretty good.  I do teach spin classes so basically get paid to work out since I can swim and/or run before or after classes whilest taking advantage of free childcare.  I also have an educational consulting business that allows me to have a very flexible schedule.  With that said, though, real life with three kids and a husband who travels often gets in the way and I have to get creative. I work out early in the morning a lot... I find that it impacts family time the least.  I also have a boy toy that's incredibly supportive and doesn't mind being on duty while I train on the weekends.