Tee Cris' Group - CLOSED (Page 3)

I didn't know my training log wasn't public, so I made it public for sure. I think I updated the code below correctly to reflect this.

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<center><font color="#151B54"><u>TeeCris’ Rockin’ Mentor Group</u><br /> 
<a xhref="http://beginnertriathlete.com/discussion/training/index-weekly.asp?memberid=79267&year=&month=&day="><FONT color="#7D0541">Todd - TeeCris</FONT></a><br /> 
<a xhref="http://beginnertriathlete.com/discussion/training/index-weekly.asp?memberid=99732&year=&month=&day="><FONT color="#7D0541">AJ – artford333</FONT></a><br /> 
<a xhref="http://beginnertriathlete.com/discussion/training/index-weekly.asp?memberid=53933&year=&month=&day= "><FONT color="#7D0541">Barb – Running Jayhawk</FONT></a><br /> 
<a xhref="http://beginnertriathlete.com/discussion/view-profile.asp?action=view&uid=120445"><FONT color="#7D0541">Katherine – kitkat1</FONT></a><br /> 
<a xhref="http://beginnertriathlete.com/discussion/training/index-weekly.asp?memberid=94519&year=&month=&day= "><FONT color="#7D0541">Kevin – kevind92</FONT></a><br /> 
<a xhref="http://beginnertriathlete.com/discussion/training/index-weekly.asp?memberid=118222&year=&month=&day= "><FONT color="#7D0541">Rachel - tricrazy</FONT></a><br /> 
<a xhref="http://beginnertriathlete.com/discussion/training/index-weekly.asp?memberid=108251&year=&month=&day="><FONT color="#7D0541">Rebecca - katiemacsmom</FONT></a><br /> 
<a xhref="http://www.beginnertriathlete.com/discussion/training/index-weekly.asp?memberid=66073&year=&month=&day="><FONT color="#7D0541">Tom – tommyp2602</FONT></a><br /> 
<a xhref="http://beginnertriathlete.com/discussion/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=142302&start=1"><font color="#151B54">Our Group Thread!</a></center></font></strong></td></tr></tbody></table></p> 

So you're headed to East Lansing this weekend? You're going to be about 30 miles from me. And yes, there is snow on the ground. We just got 2 more inches last night. 

 I think I'm going to start doing a post in the morning when I get up to workout. That accountability always gets me going.

I had good intentions today but kids were up off and on thru the night and that always kills my early morning.  I actually was wide awake at 4am thinking I should just head out and run since I couldn't sleep.  45 mintues later there I was with the same thought.  Next thing I know it's 6:15 and another little one is waking me up and I'm so groggy I can barely stand up.  Next time I'm running at 4 and I'm posting before I go...maybe

Thanks for the table Barb - that is way overachieving!!

Workout today - 40 min of Crossfit. A fun combo of weights/cardio/core.

 I'm hoping to get up and either run or swim. I haven't gone swimming since Sept. I think it's time to get in the pool.

 Goodnight all!

 Tom

Since the group has my name attached maybe it was guilt.  I didn't set any records with early rising but I was in the pool by 6:15 this morning.  I planned for it last night and it actually happened. 

My schedule is a mess for the next 2 weeks so I don't know if a habit will form but it's a start. 

 Tom - I'm intrigued by Crossfit but have never taken the first step.  Do you do it at home or at a crossfit gym?

Hi Everyone,

I'm back amongst the living - the plague is finally departing our house - unfortunately things got worse before they got better, but we're all on the mend now.

Some updates on accomplishments since X-Mas:
- Started my 16 week Sprint Swim Focused plan (keep those Inspirations coming!!!)
- Bought a new-to-me bike (I could use some advice on pedals/shoes)
- Re-read Joe Friel's "Your First Triathlon" - great read and very informational

Barb, in Friel's book the best advice in there re: working out in the morning - tell yourself you will only do it for five minutes and then stop - this will get you out the door, and once into it you'll probably finish the workout, but if you still don't feel up to it after five minutes, call it quits and head home - it just wasn't your day.  Easier said than done, but it has helped me the past few weeks.

My personal advice on getting up, and take note, I AM NOT A MORNING PERSON, is to have kids - that way you have no choice but to do workouts before they get up (just like Todd yesterday).

KD

Hey guys, I'm buried with all day work meetings followed by work dinners this week so I won't be leading by example!  Trying to get some early runs in but it will be light.  Next week won't be much better but it should be back to somewhat normal after that.  I'll check in and cheer you on as I can. 

Someone pick up my slack this week!

I do it at home. A great mix of a few different workouts. Plyo/strength/core(abs). Some of it may not be total crossfit - but to me, if it's a mix of all of those, in crazy fast repetitions with hardly a break - then that counts.

There is a place nearby that I'm probably going to try for a few workouts a month. They post videos of their classes. It looks crazy and fun.

I have been out of it for a few days. I woke up with a huge swollen face - even made my wife scream. Turned out to be an abscess. No fun. Went to the dentist and now I have some antibiotics, some painkillers and a fancy new root canal. Joy! I am going to try to hit the pool Friday morning. That should not be too bad. 

 I also noticed that we have been a quiet bunch so far. I am guilty of contributing to that. I will try to post something everyday. Are any of you on Facebook or twitter? My email for Facebook is [email protected], and on twitter I'm tomphillips3.

Well, I hit the pool again today, and I was able to go about 50m before nearly drowning!!!  Good thing my goggles keep fogging up so that I can't see everyone laughing at me!!!

KD

I'm feeling better now. I'm really hoping to run tomorrow. I will be going sking with my two oldest boys in the afternoon(as long as it's above 0 degrees). Then later I'm going to try to run. Have a good weekend everyone!

 Tom