Shermbelle's Group Full to the brim (Page 3)

Well, I did it! I did my first workout!!!   I got up at 4am, braved the new snow, made it to the gym and did it.  On the treadmill I walked swiftly for 5 min then jogged 1 min for 30 min total.  I then hopped in the pool and did a total of 300m.  How wonderful do I feel? VERY! I'm thinking about getting a bike trainer and borrowing my friend's bike so I can at least do that at home.  I also saw the strength training video here on BT.  I can do that as well. 

Those of you who live in snow, do you snowshoe?  I'm thinking this also might be good (and fun) but I don't know what kind of snowshoes to get.

Happy Training Everyone!!!

Shannon

Hi and welcome to all th new folks!  I wanted to start training today (serious training), but the family was over last night...  That means, too many martini's.    Gonna start tomorrow.  Wish me luck!

Hey Michael and all,

If you still have room I would love to join. 

Story: I did my first tri which was a supersprint last August and looking to do a 1/2 mary, 2 full length sprints, maybe an olympic distance and the same supersprint i did in 2008.  Not very good at swimming or running and would like to lose about 40-50 lbs in 2009.

Family: married with a 5yo daughter and 5 yo son (7 1/2 months apart)

I've been way too lazy for the past 2 months and need to get off my a** again.

Wade

Hi to everyone...I'll get a notebook to write everything down later but for now wanted to say....I don't get up at 4 to wo but do have the luxury of training just about any time of the day as I work part time at the Y. I have a bike trainer..not good about the tire gauge and filling up my tires either. but have been following Jorge's bike plan for the last 7 weeks. I love having a plan that just tells me what to do. (his link is in my blog) don't know how to link it here. I am in a tri stroke class at the y and try to swim one other day. I was running 3 days a week but with the snow I have cut way back because I really don't like the TM. 

I also struggle with my weight and was hoping the training would take care of that but not so much! I need to find the right balance of foods. there are days I don't eat enough for what I do and other days I am called by the chocolate!

I am really looking forward to the group both in getting advice and sharing my own

Hello everyone,

 My name is Jon.  Today I am supposed to bike and swim. The pool was full this morning, so I will swim later today...I am swimming at my HS school pool (I work at the school) and the local Y uses it in the early am and then the swim team had it locked up.  Trying to follow god pool ettiquette I do not plan on jumping in on the Y time since I plan to swim for free since I work at the school as an administrator and help repsond to problems at the pool when the arise...the people who swim in the early am pay a fee.  Therefore, I will wait and take advantage of the situation when it is empty..it is only 3 minutes from my house.

I did ride my bike this morning in the cold, drizzly weather.  I was wishing that I had a trainer (and I still do), but my wife was encouraging...she said, "what if the weather if crappy when you compete later this spring? You better be prepared!"  I don't know if anyone read the thread about the vasectomy in one of the other threads, but I shared with her HTFU and she reminded of that creedo as well.  So, bottom line...she basically told me to man up!  You gotta luv support on the home front!  The plan called for a 2m ride, I went closer to 3.5m and climbed the hills a little easier today than the last time!!

I am looking forward to the swim later.  I am really working to eat well...it has been really tuff this week with lots of family in and out, but I have lost 5lbs since last Sunday...that is like taking a bucket of water out of the ocean, but it is the first bucket nonetheless.

Have a great training day all!!

I know...it really is not fair how fast men can loose weight.  I know it will not stay like that, but I have plenty to loose right now, so it will come off quickly at first between having plenty to give, new training plan, and eating well again after about a 6month layoff.  Plus we just got back from Disney World on Christmas Eve, followed up with Christmas meals, finalized by New Year's Eve, New Year's day and dinner with friends tonight.  We are cooking at our house tonight, so I can control the food more or less and definitelythe portions.  I am cooking chicken on the grill to go with the burgers and dogs and all the finger food.  Any chicken not eaten will be used for lunches/salads the rest of the weekend and quiche for dinner tomorrow or Sunday, then leftovers on Monday.

Til Later

Jill-

The water portion is open water a lake.   They don't have stats for this particular race from last year, but I was looking at other races to get some idea of where I should be. 

What is bike trainer?  I have been using a stationary bike until the weather clears a little more and then I will hit the road on a real bike.

If you are still open I would like the extra motivation.

Story: This is my second full year of triathlon. I completed my first in the fall of 2006, and fell in love. I am training for 2 'A' races this year, Timberman (70.3) and RI70.3. My main goal is to go 5:00 in one of the races, the faster the better. I would like to run at least 1000miles, bike 4000miles and swim 170.4miles. I think that I could add to the group through motivation. I work an odd schedule, have my daughter and girlfriend. I am constantly busy, but fit everything in and sleep hen I can.

Name: Aaron

Family: I am a single father, my daughter is almost 2 and a half. I also date a marathoner.

Current Training: I have a coach, we have a plan. Over the past year I have logged nearly everything religiously. I currently do almost 10hours of workouts a week. Has been a bit less as of late. My run focus kicks in on Monday. 

Weightloss: I dont really need to lose any, but 5lbs would be nice. really I just need to start to eat cleaner, I binge eat and eat junk at work all too often.

Bulldog you are in. Welcome

Aaron you are in also. Welcome. I think we may have our fill now.

Got back in the gym yesterday.  Wow!  I am sore this morning.  I did some light upperbody wieghts and walk/ran for 30 min.  Man it was good to break a sweat after all the Holiday eating and lounging.  I am going for a trail ride today.  Should be a great work out.  Have never ridin these trails so lets hope I come back all in piece.

 I haven't bought a road bike yet for the triathlon training.  Any suggestions on a good bike for a beginner?  Say $400-$700 range

 Have a great Day!!

Hi Micheal:

I am new to multisport, and have begun to start training for a triple t in Ohio in May.  I have been a runner all of my life and have been bitten by the endurance bug about a year and a half ago.  I am 38 and have five, yes five!, children and a supportive wife.  I need to drop weight this season and focus on nutrition and a training schedule that is manageable with with my work and family responsibilities.   Four out of the seven days in a week I can dedicate 2.5 hours to train and 4-5 the remaining three, so time can be  tight. 

Like I have said I am doing the Triple T in May, wanting to do the Louisville Tri and am doing a du in September.  I do several long group bike rides ( my second season at it) but nothing that spectacular.    I need advice in nutrition and help with the mental aspect of a triple...Being a begginner I'm sure the questions will increase as I continue to train.  I look forward to hearing from you.

hey everyone this looks like a great group of peeps we have! I got a notebook and was taking notes....

Ken~ you belong here! Everyone starts out as a beginner! You have given great advice already.

Jill~ the run and bike will come! I started out not being able to run a 1/2 block! now I'm up to just over 4 mi without stopping.As for the bike that just takes time in the saddle. I would find a bike trail or quiet road to keep practicing on. They do say that everyone will fall off the bike...I'm still waiting! but I don't let that stop me. I started with cages (put them a little loose so you can slip out of them) but I have upgraded to clipless. I do love them! But they also take practice.

Trudee~ For the swim I would suggest a class or two with someone watching you. It is key to practice good stroke form with swimming. If you start out with bad form and keep swimming that way your ingraining bad muscle memory. so it will be harder to correct. As for changing a tire or putting on a wet suit...I haven't done either!

If everyone can start using their logs and make them public that would be great. This way we can keep track of what everyone is doing and inspire each other on the blogs. There is also a place where you can put your goals and it tracks your miles and it has a great calendar that helps motivate you(to get a colored square)

 I think most people would love to have that much time to train. The Triple-T is an awesome race. swimming after biking I am sure is a ton of fun...