DJDavey's group - CLOSED (Page 3)

r u still lifting heavy or have you gave that up?  i know once i committed to triathlon and gave up the powerlifting the weight came off quick! (i am 5'5" and at my high point was 204 lbs, now maintain about 145-150....)

Glad to see you packed some back on after Moo, doot.

dambit fillup, ive spent thousands and thousands on therapy to try to forget that experience and you just keep bringing back up!!!!

You could've saved the money and just ate something.

The Donkeys are a training group that has its roots in new berlin, wisconsin and extends all over the globe (well at least in europe anyway!).  anyone can be a donkey (if they pass the initiation that is............whatever it happens to be nowadays!), all they have to do is be stubborn with their training, never give up, and be true to the pace (<---- a group of donkeys) and be willing to chase their "carrot", whatever it is for them.  all shapes and sizes and abilities levels are welcome but have to clearly state your donkeyness in the wisconsin forums with a declaration of EEEEEEEAAAAAAAAAWWWWWWWW (<---- which you will be getting from me lots!) 

fill, if i have missed anything, please add as needed............

I think our Sensei, jszat, sums it up best at his FB page, DJ -

http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=58352772412

"...a group of tri-folk who adhere to the principles of the all knowing Donkey in training and racing. The Donkai welcome all levels of talent (or lack thereof) and champion a sense of community and support for others in the pace. Whether its tris, cycling, running or other endurance events, The Donkai keep it stubborn and steady. EEEEEAAAWWWWWW!!!!"

To the mentees - DJ has a lot of knowledge and learned a lot in the last couple of years doing IM Moo.  Plus, as a plug, check out "The Distance: A Triathlete's Journey", by our very own BTer, Rich Ratay, which features DJ - http://www.distancedvd.com/

Looks like some awesome work went on yesterday!!!!  one thing i must say tho is not to get caught up in what is "fast".  "fast" is a relative term.  for instance, if i am able to run a 10:00 mile and then train and end up running a 9:30 mile am i not FASTer???  that is what is so great about this sport (in my opinion) is yes it is a race but do you really know where you are at placewise in the race?  not with all the wave starts and all that good stuff, so the "race" becomes you vs. the clock...............so fast is a relative term compared to what you are/were able to do prior.........

Just because I can break a minute in the 100 fly or free right now, doesnt mean im fast. Trust me, there are 14 year old girls that I coach that can beat me. Fast is VERY relative and as long as its fast for you, thats all that matters. I quit powerlifting a couple years ago, I just lift now because my big shoulders keep my big gut inline lol. I will switch over to alot less weight and more reps through the winter and keep with my P90x probably. I wasnt ever really doing powerlifting, although it could be considered that I guess. I was repping 225 8 times, stuff like that, but like i said i liked they way it made my shoulders and back look. But to be honest, I would give up big shoulders and back to be thin(140-150ish). I was 150 in high school, and that was only 7 years ago. My heighest weight was 240 in college when I was done with swimming my senior year. Nothing but pizza and beer and NO working out. I figured I had swam for 16 years straight, it was time for a break. Packed on 45 lbs in 3 months, man did i look BAD

NAME:  53epilot, Eric

STORY:  38 years old, married, father of two great boys (7 and 3).  I have been active most of my life and spent 10 years in the Marine Corps where I was forced to be active.  Ran my first triathlon in 2002 (with a borrowed bike and helmet) and have been hooked ever since.  I have averaged about 3 Triathlons a year for the past 6 years.  The occasional deployment kept me from training regularly when I was in the Marine Corps, but the last 4 years since I have left the Marines, I have been training regularly.  I have had some injuries over the past couple of years that have kept me from maximizing my training, shin splints and tendinitis are the big two.  My 2009 race plan was for 4-5 races but it was cut short due to shin splints in August.  I compete against myself (beat my goals and times) and don’t really worry about where I finish in the M 35-39 year old AG.  I run to beat myself first and anyone who is two steps ahead of my after that.  As long as I improve my times, I am happy.

CURRENT TRAINING:  I have taken the past 2-3 months off to let my injuries heal a little and really need to get back at it.  I am trying to get an “off-season” workout going with weights, cardio (running and elliptical), swimming, and the dreaded trainer.  I hope to do weights x 3, cardio x 3, swim x 2, and trainer x 1 per week and keep this up until March/April then use an Olympic training plan.

2009 RACES:

-Tri Del Sol, Michigan

-Indianapolis Triathlon Series – 500m/10 mile/5K

2010 GOALS:

-Beat 2009 Tri Del Sol race time by 10%

-Drop 10lbs

-Run my first Olympic Distance Triathlon

-Run my first ½ Marathon

WEIGHT LOSS GOALS:  My recent hiatus from training has led to some weight gain, go figure.  I am about 10lbs above where I would like to be, so I need to get down to around 162 lbs.  I would love to be between 155-160 lbs during the race season and see what it really feels like to do run endurance events at a good weight.  It might even help my nagging injuries to reduce my weight to below 160 lbs.

CHALLENGES:  Balancing family life, training, and a job that has seen some layoffs (stress is definitely up there when you have seen 60% of your co-workers get laid off).  In order for me to get a workout in I have to get up at 5:00 am everyday.  If I don’t get up early, I don’t workout, there just is not enough time at the end of the day.  Injuries:  Not going out too fast and too strong early in the training plan/season so I don’t get injured again.  Shin splints are my enemy and I will conquer them.  

PLANNED 2010 RACES:

-4/25/10:  Purdue GrandPrix Triathlon (.25 mile /10 miles /3.1 miles)

-6/20/10:  Indianapolis Sprint Triathlon Series (500 meters/10 mile/ 5K)

- 7/17/10:  Tri Del Sol (.5 mile/18 miles/4.5 miles)

-8/16/10:  Tri-Indy Olympic (1.5K/40K/10K)

Or

-9/11/10:  Purdue Boilerman Olympic (1.5K/40K/10K)

-10/17/10:  Indianapolis ½ Marathon

2011 GOALS:

-Run my first Ironman 70.3 or Half-Iron Distance Triathlon

WHY A MENTOR GROUP:

I participated in a mentor group last spring and it worked really well.  It is great to have people that I have never met before, but I have a common interest in triathlon with, to hold me accountable to my training plan and goals.  I usually post my weekly plan under the short term goals of my training log, so all of you can view what I am supposed to do vs what I have actually done.  I also found that the mentor group is a great source of information on training tips, recipes, etc.  I will do my best to hold each of you accountable and help you along your journey to your goals.

Eric

[email protected]

You don't remember?  Toby had it all along!

i dont mind and if the group doesnt mind, there is room for one more..........

alright guys, way to quiet!!!!  any questions, comments or concerns at all???  how about holiday plans, yeah, lets talk that!!!

this is the time of year to kick back and relax and ease up on the training some and enjoy the time with the family and friends in your life............save all the killer stuff for next week!!!  what are you plans?  for me its work thru thursday, then get home to pick of the wee lad (sons name is toby by the way, sometimes referred as T1) and lovely spouse, off to church then over to my brothers house.  Christmas day is waking up and making a nice breakfast for T1 and lovely spouse then over to her parents for the remainder of the day.........nothing on saturday, then on sunday over to my fathers and stepmothers for another Christmas celebration over there! 

after that?  GAME ON 2010, BRING IT!!!

what about you guys?

No work out plans in sight this week wvwn though they are needed due to too much eating. Drove the family from VA to Colorado Springs this past weekend and it is snowing today so I can't run. It is also very hilly and I don't think my calves can take it. Like many i am recovering from injuries incurred racing and training in 09. I blew out my L calf midway through the season and just as it was healing I crashed my bike during my last sprint race in Oct. My shoulder is still sore so I am not swimming, my wrist is still sore also and I am taking in the running very slowly to build back without re-injury. I ran (with no walking) my first 5k distance since that last race this past week and it was 26:57. I was running it in under 24:00 before all the injuries.

As far a holiday plans, we are spending Christmas with our best friends who are just finishing up their final tour in the USAF. We went up to Pike's Peak yesterday on the cog train and it was just awe inspiring. Christmas eve were are going to a service at the AF Acadamy chapel. We also hope to go up to the slopes and go snow tubing. Maybe I can count that activity as a workout. Driving back to Virginia over the weekend and then back to work.

Merry Christmas to all.