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 2011-02-01 2:23 PM in reply to: #3333672 |
Member  60  Athens, GA |  Subject: RE: BB's Really Beginner Mentor Group - CLOSEDI believe that it was a 5k run, 10m bike and 1000y swim, if I am remembering correctly. Your 26m time is still quite impressive. I would kill to get into the 35-39m range |
| 2011-02-01 2:29 PM in reply to: #3326097 |
Veteran 243 Cuernavaca, Mexico | Subject: RE: BB's Really Beginner Mentor Group - CLOSED itziaol - 2011-01-27 11:11 PM Boston Beginner - 2010-12-31 7:21 AM Good morning everyone. So I am going to work on the challenge spreadsheet today. What we will do is have 4 categories - Swim, Bike, Run, and Weight. Over the next 3 months, pick 1 a month. This way if you can do one thing or don't have a bike or access to a pool, you can still participate each month. Durning the first couple of the days of the month, do a TT or weigh yourself. Then at the end of the month, do the say thing. The person with the biggest % gain, or weight loss in each category wins. At the end, we will take the average of all 3 and there will be 1 big winner. How does this sound? Let's do - 5k for run 10 miles for bike 1000 yards for swim. There's the info for you! |
| 2011-02-01 2:45 PM in reply to: #3256072 |
Veteran 243 Cuernavaca, Mexico | Subject: RE: BB's Really Beginner Mentor Group - CLOSED Thank you Josh! The Dr. said I could exercise as from Thursday, so I'll do the swim trial for February then. The problem is that I haven't actually swam that distance in over two decades, LOL. I guess you are in for a real laugh!!  |
| 2011-02-01 3:09 PM in reply to: #3333749 |
Master 1619  Hingham, Ma | Subject: RE: BB's Really Beginner Mentor Group - CLOSED itziaol - 2011-02-01 3:45 PM Thank you Josh! The Dr. said I could exercise as from Thursday, so I'll do the swim trial for February then. The problem is that I haven't actually swam that distance in over two decades, LOL. I guess you are in for a real laugh!!  I am willing to bet you will surprise yourself. Glad you can do some exercise. |
| 2011-02-01 3:22 PM in reply to: #3333699 |
| Member 48 South Central PA | Subject: RE: BB's Really Beginner Mentor Group - CLOSED Ail - 2011-02-01 3:23 PM I believe that it was a 5k run, 10m bike and 1000y swim, if I am remembering correctly. Your 26m time is still quite impressive. I would kill to get into the 35-39m range You had a pretty signifant drop in time between the trials, nice work. You'll be sub-39 before you know it. |
| 2011-02-01 4:16 PM in reply to: #3256072 |
| Veteran 195 | Subject: RE: BB's Really Beginner Mentor Group - CLOSED I cannot believe it!!! Every college is closed except mine. Michigan State is even closed! A satelite campus of my college is even closed due to "Snowmeggedon" as they are calling it. But I have to drive an hour for a 7-10 pm class. Well, got to get the animals brought in before I leave and get them all set. You know what, I bet they call it once I get there. Schools are already closed for tomorrow(Venting) Better yet, I will wake up and there will be 3 in. of snow. |
| 2011-02-01 4:56 PM in reply to: #3256072 |
Veteran 612 Kennebunkport, Qatar | Subject: RE: BB's Really Beginner Mentor Group - CLOSED Josh, my time wasn't listed for the beginning run TT, I did a 28:26. Not sure when I will get the end of the month TT done with all of the snow? I forgot that I was going to do it today and instead got in a short bike ride as the snow was falling, 17deg can I keep my Mountaindan name? Then since the roads were getting really bad I decided to do the P90X plyometrics workout in my basement, the legs are a little tired right now! Jackie, sorry to hear about the bike accident, but very happy to hear that you weren't hurt!! I know around here it is safer in the winter than the summer, last year I was nearly hit by cars at least 1/2 dozen times, I thought about taking a spill and get a new bike out of it, but my conscience got in the way, or maybe it was I don't like pain? I can't remember which? Good job everyone that got their runs in, I hope I have even the slightest increase! |
| 2011-02-01 6:04 PM in reply to: #3256072 |
Extreme Veteran 793 Naperville, IL | Subject: RE: BB's Really Beginner Mentor Group - CLOSED Not sure when/if I'll get to the TT -- pretty locked in to the training program now and there's not really a slot for it. Day one of week 3 today -- starting to get more challenging as the interval lengths are increasing as well as the overall time. Still doing OK, but starting to feel it afterwards / legs are tired! By the way Itzia, about 99% certain that I'll win the "slowest" swim. If I can put up a time under 30 minutes for the 1000 yards I'd be ecstatic! Fact is I've only ever done 1000 yards 2-3 times and think the best time I've seen is around 35 minutes. |
| 2011-02-01 6:50 PM in reply to: #3334122 |
Veteran 243 Cuernavaca, Mexico | Subject: RE: BB's Really Beginner Mentor Group - CLOSED croixfan - 2011-02-01 6:04 PM Not sure when/if I'll get to the TT -- pretty locked in to the training program now and there's not really a slot for it. Day one of week 3 today -- starting to get more challenging as the interval lengths are increasing as well as the overall time. Still doing OK, but starting to feel it afterwards / legs are tired! By the way Itzia, about 99% certain that I'll win the "slowest" swim. If I can put up a time under 30 minutes for the 1000 yards I'd be ecstatic! Fact is I've only ever done 1000 yards 2-3 times and think the best time I've seen is around 35 minutes. I’m so sorry to disappoint you Curt, but last week I swam 900m in more than 35mins. I’m not telling how much more LOL. It’s too embarrassing!! I didn’t swim slowly (I think), but I had to stop to take breathers a lot. So... that title will be mine!!! Congratulations to all those who have improved their times! Edited by itziaol 2011-02-01 6:58 PM |
| 2011-02-01 7:18 PM in reply to: #3256072 |
Extreme Veteran 793 Naperville, IL | Subject: RE: BB's Really Beginner Mentor Group - CLOSED Itzia if you did 900m with breaks, you're smoking me. My times are straight / without breaks. Although there is hope. Today I did 6 x 100 yds and kept each interval below 2:30. Of course my son was happy to let me know that he did 900m yesterday in 12 minutes in PE. Sucks to be old / have your kids kick your aXX. |
| 2011-02-01 7:29 PM in reply to: #3256072 |
Expert 1151 Las Vegas, NV | Subject: RE: BB's Really Beginner Mentor Group - CLOSED Thank you everyone for the concern. I was very lucky and both me and the other guy are fine. My bike was a beginner road bike that I bought used for $500, so I'm not terribly sad to see it go. Gives me a good excuse to upgrade. Just trying to decide what's in the budget now. Great job to everyone on their Jan times. I think my beginning of the month time was a little over 28 mins fro the 5K. I'll get on the treadmill in the next few days and see what I can do. Looks like I won't be doing the century. I doubt I will have a bike ready in time, but we'll see. |
| 2011-02-01 7:31 PM in reply to: #3334250 |
Veteran 243 Cuernavaca, Mexico | Subject: RE: BB's Really Beginner Mentor Group - CLOSED croixfan - 2011-02-01 7:18 PM Itzia if you did 900m with breaks, you're smoking me. My times are straight / without breaks. Although there is hope. Today I did 6 x 100 yds and kept each interval below 2:30. Of course my son was happy to let me know that he did 900m yesterday in 12 minutes in PE. Sucks to be old / have your kids kick your aXX. Ah! But I didn't tell you how long it took me! So we'll see, shall we? And don't you dare call yourself old my fellow 44 year old club member!! Or I'll take it personally!! |
| 2011-02-01 7:51 PM in reply to: #3334275 |
Extreme Veteran 793 Naperville, IL | Subject: RE: BB's Really Beginner Mentor Group - CLOSED jpbis26 - 2011-02-01 7:29 PM Thank you everyone for the concern. I was very lucky and both me and the other guy are fine. My bike was a beginner road bike that I bought used for $500, so I'm not terribly sad to see it go. Gives me a good excuse to upgrade. Just trying to decide what's in the budget now. Great job to everyone on their Jan times. I think my beginning of the month time was a little over 28 mins fro the 5K. I'll get on the treadmill in the next few days and see what I can do. Looks like I won't be doing the century. I doubt I will have a bike ready in time, but we'll see. Read your report on the crash on the blog. Sounds like you dodged a huge bullet. And I agree about the helmet cam -- could have made a few bucks/funded the new bike. That said, would not advise attempting to recreate. |
| 2011-02-02 9:36 AM in reply to: #3256072 |
Veteran 243 Cuernavaca, Mexico | Subject: RE: BB's Really Beginner Mentor Group - CLOSED I’ve entered the February Training and Nutrition Challenge. I’ll see how it goes! |
| 2011-02-02 7:50 PM in reply to: #3256072 |
| Subject: RE: BB's Really Beginner Mentor Group - CLOSED I just joined the February challenge. Let's see how it goes. I'm not sure I updated the data correctly but I'll keep looking at some of your entries. For now my legs are killing me as I tried to establish my TT. 5K run in 26:06 min 10mi bike in 28:02 min 1000m swim in 27 min Congratulations to you all for improving your own personal records. Itzia: You must be counting the minutes to jump into the pool tomorrow! Yes! Si se puede! |
| 2011-02-02 8:12 PM in reply to: #3336371 |
Veteran 243 Cuernavaca, Mexico | Subject: RE: BB's Really Beginner Mentor Group - CLOSED Dan_Navarro - 2011-02-02 7:50 PM I just joined the February challenge. Let's see how it goes. I'm not sure I updated the data correctly but I'll keep looking at some of your entries. For now my legs are killing me as I tried to establish my TT. 5K run in 26:06 min 10mi bike in 28:02 min 1000m swim in 27 min Congratulations to you all for improving your own personal records. Itzia: You must be counting the minutes to jump into the pool tomorrow! Yes! Si se puede! Dr. D you didn't have to do all of them!!  You were meant to choose one for the month and do a TT. Always an overachiever... LOLYes, I'm looking forward to my swim tomorrow. Thank you! |
| 2011-02-02 10:56 PM in reply to: #3334318 |
Expert 1151 Las Vegas, NV | Subject: RE: BB's Really Beginner Mentor Group - CLOSED croixfan - 2011-02-01 7:51 PM jpbis26 - 2011-02-01 7:29 PM Thank you everyone for the concern. I was very lucky and both me and the other guy are fine. My bike was a beginner road bike that I bought used for $500, so I'm not terribly sad to see it go. Gives me a good excuse to upgrade. Just trying to decide what's in the budget now. Great job to everyone on their Jan times. I think my beginning of the month time was a little over 28 mins fro the 5K. I'll get on the treadmill in the next few days and see what I can do. Looks like I won't be doing the century. I doubt I will have a bike ready in time, but we'll see. Read your report on the crash on the blog. Sounds like you dodged a huge bullet. And I agree about the helmet cam -- could have made a few bucks/funded the new bike. That said, would not advise attempting to recreate. Yeah, it was a very crazy accident. The weird thing was the bike didn't seem that busted up initially. I was able to ride it back to the car. But the bike shop said the frame is cracked, so it's unsafe to ride. I'm meeting my friend Mark at the bike shop tomorrow to look at new bikes. I think I'm just gonna spend the money and get something decent. |
| 2011-02-03 6:04 AM in reply to: #3256072 |
Master 3195 Just South of Boston | Subject: RE: BB's Really Beginner Mentor Group - CLOSED Jackie -- have fun w/ the bike shopping. What are you looking to get? TT/Road bike? Are your pedals & Shoes from the crashed bike OK to use? Had a good swim workout today -- 2450 yards, including a 1 mile swim (1800 yards) at a surprising pace for me (1:45/100). I seem to have found that once I get past the first 400 or so yards, I really find my groove, and feel like I could keep going for a long time. I stopped at a mile due to time, but felt like I could have kept going. I've been struggling with my swimming recently, and doing a big set like this reminds me I do know what I'm doing, I just need to realize it, and not let the frustrations get me down. I find the biggest key to it all is breathing rhythm. |
| 2011-02-03 9:02 AM in reply to: #3336683 |
Extreme Veteran 793 Naperville, IL | Subject: RE: BB's Really Beginner Mentor Group - CLOSED Mike_D - 2011-02-03 6:04 AM Jackie -- have fun w/ the bike shopping. What are you looking to get? TT/Road bike? Are your pedals & Shoes from the crashed bike OK to use? Had a good swim workout today -- 2450 yards, including a 1 mile swim (1800 yards) at a surprising pace for me (1:45/100). I seem to have found that once I get past the first 400 or so yards, I really find my groove, and feel like I could keep going for a long time. I stopped at a mile due to time, but felt like I could have kept going. I've been struggling with my swimming recently, and doing a big set like this reminds me I do know what I'm doing, I just need to realize it, and not let the frustrations get me down. I find the biggest key to it all is breathing rhythm. So jealous of those of you that know how to swim. If I bust my backside, I can do 50 yards in a minute.
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| 2011-02-03 9:17 AM in reply to: #3336978 |
| Member 48 South Central PA | Subject: RE: BB's Really Beginner Mentor Group - CLOSED I'm right there with you croixfan. |
| 2011-02-03 9:23 AM in reply to: #3336978 |
Master 3195 Just South of Boston | Subject: RE: BB's Really Beginner Mentor Group - CLOSED croixfan - 2011-02-03 9:02 AM Mike_D - 2011-02-03 6:04 AM Jackie -- have fun w/ the bike shopping. What are you looking to get? TT/Road bike? Are your pedals & Shoes from the crashed bike OK to use? Had a good swim workout today -- 2450 yards, including a 1 mile swim (1800 yards) at a surprising pace for me (1:45/100). I seem to have found that once I get past the first 400 or so yards, I really find my groove, and feel like I could keep going for a long time. I stopped at a mile due to time, but felt like I could have kept going. I've been struggling with my swimming recently, and doing a big set like this reminds me I do know what I'm doing, I just need to realize it, and not let the frustrations get me down. I find the biggest key to it all is breathing rhythm. So jealous of those of you that know how to swim. If I bust my backside, I can do 50 yards in a minute.
It will come with time, practice, and instruction. For me, 7 months ago, I did not really know how to swim in any recognizable form. I could not do 25 yards w/o hanging on the wall to catch my breath. My stroke count per 25 when I first counted was near 30 (yes *30* - in a 25 yard pool!!!). My swimming when I started could be best described as "knows how not to drown". Best thing I did was take a few 1:1 lessons with a good instructor, and practice what I was taught. Also, reading BT swim threads, and checking out video on this site & YouTube of demonstrations of drills, and proper stroke form. It takes time in the pool, emphasis on form, and practice. As of now, I'm an OK/serviceable swimmer, but always feel like I could be more efficient and smooth in the water. Just working toward that next breakthrough. |
| 2011-02-03 10:09 PM in reply to: #3256072 |
Veteran 243 Cuernavaca, Mexico | Subject: RE: BB's Really Beginner Mentor Group - CLOSED I survived! (just... LOL) I swam 1000m (1093.61 yards) in 37:40. I did the conversion and it seems that the time for 1000 yards is 34:26. I saw in the news today that the weather in the US is very nasty. You are all so quiet that I wonder if you are OK. May God bless you and protect you. Good night! Edited by itziaol 2011-02-03 11:13 PM |
| 2011-02-04 6:05 AM in reply to: #3256072 |
Master 1619 Hingham, Ma | Subject: RE: BB's Really Beginner Mentor Group - CLOSED Here are some more pictures of the snow. This is at my parking lot at work. (2011-02-03_16-16-29_364.jpg) (2011-02-03_16-16-46_472.jpg) (2011-02-03_16-16-20_299.jpg) Attachments ---------------- 2011-02-03_16-16-29_364.jpg (92KB - 7 downloads) 2011-02-03_16-16-46_472.jpg (89KB - 12 downloads) 2011-02-03_16-16-20_299.jpg (82KB - 11 downloads) |
| 2011-02-04 6:07 AM in reply to: #3256072 |
Master 3195 Just South of Boston | Subject: RE: BB's Really Beginner Mentor Group - CLOSED Itzia -- seems yesterday was just a bit of a lull for all involved. The weather up my way is awful, and will continue to be so, but spring is next month, so there is hope to get us through the snow, cold. Edited by Mike_D 2011-02-04 6:12 AM |
| 2011-02-04 8:53 AM in reply to: #3256072 |
Veteran 376 Medford Lakes, NJ | Subject: RE: BB's Really Beginner Mentor Group - CLOSED Looks like Mike and Dan have been kicking some serious a$$. Nicely done. We were lucky last week and dodged all the snow with a very small amount of rain. I did my bike TT this morning on a life fitness at the gym. Completed the 10 miles in 34:15 which is better than I was expecting. |
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