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lisazapato - 2008-04-23 3:07 PM

yay, glad to be in! i'll post my bio now.

NAME: lisazapato/Lisa

STORY: I did my first tri in July 2004, and I had no clue what I was doing. I don't know what I was thinking, but I went and did it having never done an open water swim, having swum about 5000 yards to train, having ridden my bike only 85 miles, and I could barely ride at all because I hadn't had a bike in YEARS, and with like, no run training. The day was comedically sad. I walked across the timing mat before the race started and had an official yell at me that I would have no swim split. I almost wanted to cry after that. I broke the rule of "nothing new on race day" and took a salt tab that came in my race goodie bag before the bike. 5 minutes later, I was puking on the side of the road. the med van followed me the rest of the bike leg, through my wrong turns and everything. my 5K took i think 42 minutes. I came in 2nd to last . But 16 people DNF'ed, so i don't feel so bad, at least i finished!

come a long way since then!  i've done 4 sprints and 3 half marathons, and know a lot more now about what NOT to do on race day!

FAMILY STATUS: Married almost 10 months to an IRONMAN! but he hasn't been doing much stuff lately, mostly resting on his ironlaurels. in fact, he just sold his beloved cervelo, just shipped it today .

CURRENT TRAINING: as mentioned, i've been way more consistent in teh last few months than i've ever been, April has been a banner month for me. i just want to be badazz.

LAST YEAR'S RACES: only 1, a half marathon i was totally unprepared for, 2:35 (boo!). other than that, i was preparing to get married and move to connecticut to be with the hubby.

2008 RACES:

Danbury Half Marathon: completed!

June 1 - Tri Ridgefield, Sprint

June 21 - Ride to Montauk, my first century

July 27 - NJ State Tri (CGI Events), Olympic. This is my A race

Sept - something I haven't decided. Depending on how the season goes I'm tempted to try for the Pumpkinman HIM in Maine but I don't want to do it if I think I'll take more than 6:30. So, we'll see.

Oct 11 - Hartford Half Marathon. Hoping for <2:00, but we'll see. I need to be better about hills and speedwork for that to happen.

WEIGHTLOSS: eh. I just want to look like I am fit. I don't especially care what I weigh, but I think if I keep working out I can hit 125 and look like one tough chick. mostly i just want legs that make people think, "them's an athlete's legs!"

I'm excited about this group! Thanks Lauren!

LaurenSU02 - 2008-04-23 4:01 PM

Thanks for having me

I was originally following a 6 month training plan to get to a HIM in June, this was about 10-13hrs/week of training. This went great from Dec-Mid March when I started to have major knee issues on the bike. So I cut way back for about 6 weeks, not totally off, but maybe half the amount of training per week. I got re-fitted, and changed out the pedals, and have worked with a PT. Things are going much better now, the knee stress was  inflammation and some tendon issues(from the old pedals that locked my feet in a position they didn't want to be in) and the new set up that has more float feels much better.

Now I have switched the target HIM race to a later one on 7/12 (Muncie) to have more time to build up, but I'm sort of making my own training plan with a goal of just finishing this race.

LaurenSU02 - 2008-04-23 1:04 PM

Welcome to the group!

And, before I forget -- get your butt in the pool!!

It sounds like you are well on the right path to having a sucessful season this year. What kind of tri bike did you end up getting? Which plan are you following for your HIM?

It sounds like dlswimmer has lots of advice to provide about swimming, so I'll defer to him on that. I also know a BTer who lurks around here who's a fantastic swimmer, so hopefully he'll stop by from time to time.

WOOT! Welcome aboard !

shiggy - 2008-04-23 1:29 PM

Thanks for having me

I was originally following a 6 month training plan to get to a HIM in June, this was about 10-13hrs/week of training. This went great from Dec-Mid March when I started to have major knee issues on the bike. So I cut way back for about 6 weeks, not totally off, but maybe half the amount of training per week. I got re-fitted, and changed out the pedals, and have worked with a PT. Things are going much better now, the knee stress was  inflammation and some tendon issues(from the old pedals that locked my feet in a position they didn't want to be in) and the new set up that has more float feels much better.

Now I have switched the target HIM race to a later one on 7/12 (Muncie) to have more time to build up, but I'm sort of making my own training plan with a goal of just finishing this race.

owl_girl - 2008-04-23 1:34 PM

Thanks Lauren.

I've been trying to follow the BT Beginner HIM plan, however, it is tough for me since the workouts in each discipline vary so much during the week.  What I'm trying to say is that I need to have a plan in which I am doing the same discipline on the same day of the week every week.  An occasional tweak is fine but every week just isn't working.  Any suggestions?

As for the tri bike.....I got a Felt B2!!!  I love her!  We get along so well!

Have a great day!  Cheers!

Aikidoman - 2008-04-23 1:43 PM

If I may interject.....  I like the BT plans, but I also have a whole BOOK of plans.  It's called "Essential Week-by-Week Training Guide." by Matt Fitzgerald (current writer for triathlete magazine)  It has 12 plans for Spints, 12 for Oly, etc, all the way to IM.

I used it for my last few races.  It is consistant with workouts (ie, swim and bike every tues, run every weds, etc....)

Great if you are looking for an "over the counter" plan.  I love just looking at them.  I may get a coach next season - but I like to dabble in "self" coaching too.

owl_girl - 2008-04-23 1:56 PM

Thanks for the book idea.  I'll pick it up.

How do you find a coach?  How much do they cost?

Aikidoman - 2008-04-23 1:59 PM

Good questions!  I'm not really sure.  Lauren has one, she may know.  I know they have some on-line here and other sites.  I would guess if you look into your local tri club, they might have some ideas for one that's local....

Boston Beginner - 2008-04-23 2:30 PM

I have friends now on my blog.  That's pretty cool.  Today was a scheduled day off, but I feel like I am slacking here.  I also took off from work.  80 degrees in Boston today.  First time in 8 months.  Had to get some stuff done around the house, did some yard work, took the motorcycle out for a spin.  Good stuff.  

 Who knows about bikes here?  I have no clue.  I am foreseeing a lot of questions around that.

 Lauren, is SU for Syracuse?

Aikidoman - 2008-04-23 4:36 PM

That seems to be the case so many times....  My right knee still bugs me once in a while.  Much better after I made a couple degree change in my right cleat.  So glad you made the adjustments!

ETA:  fixed the "quote" problem

Aikidoman - 2008-04-23 5:54 PM

I know enough about bikes to be pretty dangerous.  There is tons more info in the general forum too.

What kind of motorcycle you ride?

I ride a suzuki Katana 750 which I rejeted, yoshi exhaust and K&N air filter.  All to get a couple more HP.

I would have LOVED to get a true rocket like a CBR 1000 or Yamaha R1 - too much to insure.  Maybe a harley some day too.

Boston Beginner - 2008-04-23 3:59 PM

 I have a Honda Shadow Aero.  Got it last May but only have 350ish miles on it.  It's hard to ride with 2 kids at home and now training 6 days a week.  

shiggy - 2008-04-23 3:58 PM

oops... I'm still learning how to do the whole quote-thing

I used to have this silly idea that I could only get running injuries, not injuries from biking. I guess once the biking milage creeps up, everything must be set up perfectly otherwise some part of the body will be very unhappy. I have speedplays now, and there are tons of adjustments I can do so it may take some time to get it right (although I have found lots of improvement already). Anyone else using this type of pedal?

GomesBolt - 2008-04-23 5:35 PM Hey everyone! Great first day, like to see a lot of activity on the board. I'm heading home. Got a 6 mile run scheduled for tomorrow. Wish me luck. Anyone else got big plans? btw, itunes has some nike+ workouts that have tips from "coaches" during your workout/run/treadmill. I just found them today. I'll give them a try and report back. Great to be a part of Team Lauren. Thanks Lauren for giving your time to mentor us!