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1. My 3 month goal is: learn how to swim well enough to begin the swim training portion of the Beginner Excercise Program.


2. In order to achieve it, I will do...

     a.Take swimming lessons at community college (Starts 1/19/10 - 10 weeks)

     b.Read/view everything I can about swim training.   Articles, DVDs, etc.

     c. Maintain strength and endurance training so I can be strong enough to swim.

3. I think the difficulty in reaching my goal will be: healthy fear of the water and occaisionally lacking the confidence that I can do it.

Marla

1. My 3 month goal is:__Be able to swim 3/4 mile, run 5k and lose 10 lbs.

2. In order to achieve it, I will do...

     a.___eat right - 1800-200 calories per day, fueling my body

    b.__work with my trainer and tri coach, and take advice given to my by this group and our fearless leader! 

    c.___cross train on my own and read as much as I can to prepare myself properly

3. I think the difficulty in reaching my goal will be __losing 10 pounds and increasing swim endurance will be very difficult for me, I predict.

1. My 3 month goal is: to train consistantly to be prepared for the triathlon in May and to not give up on myself.

2. In order to achieve it, I will ...

     a. follow a work out plan

     b. like someone else said, tell people about my plan to run a triathlon so I have to stick it out!

     c. make a healthy lifestyle a priority (i.e. figure out what foods will assist me in my training and  weight loss goals).

3. I think the difficulty in reaching my goal will be running. I need to develop a new relationship with running. As of today we hate each other. But I am not going to let that defeat me! And I also will need to work on sticking to my plan even when it is early and/or Im tired.

1. My 3 month goal is to loose about 15 lbs while improving my physical condition.
2. In order to achieve it, I will do...

     a. Eat better
     b. Exercise regularly
     c. Hang out with you guys.

3. I think the difficulty in reaching my goal will be my chaotic schedule. Irregular hours...night shifts, etc.

Technical question: Is there a way to link this forum to my personal site (i.e. at the training page)?. That way I don't have to go hunt for it at the forum page (it moves all the time as new threads are created)

Hi gang:

Just checking in before crashing for the night. I can see ya'll have been busy today, planning your goals. Awesome work gang! Goals make us really think about where we want to be. Writing them, especially in public, commits us. I'm really inspired by all of you. You have such courage.

Just a couple of notes. Total Immersion is a great program. I'd love to take one of the classes, but I live in a map dot, and it's not likely. I have the book and love it. For novice swimmers, check out Ruth Kazez's website for some good tips. It's here:http://www.ruthkazez.com/swimming.html. She has some neat artwork too.

I'll check in on individuals tomorrow. Remember to check your inspires on your logs. That's where I leave notes.

Tomorrow's homework is easy. Normally you won't get this much homework, but this week is the thinking week. Next week we start kicking a$$. Tomorrow is the last day of the year. I want to hear from each of you one success you accomplished in 2009. This is your inspiration for 2010, the thing that will keep you going when you don't think you can.

I guess you've all figured out by now that I'm a morning person, so I'm crashing. I'll check in early in the AM.

Til tomorrow....

I had to check one more time before turning in. I was updating my blog. Glad I came back. Maggie, you are so on track. Don't let anyone defeat you. Running doesn't have to be painful, or destroy your joints or back. You have to train smart, particularly as we all age. And you have to listen to your body. If you do that, you'll be just fine. And if you get a little sore, you've got help right there at work! . It just lights my tailfeathers when someone discourages a triathlete (and you are a triathlete) with the warning, "You're gonna get hurt." You're going to be fine, gal, and I'm gonna be cheering you all the way.

OK, you guys should be waking up before long. Don't forget today to come up with your success for 2009. I'll post mine later. We've done some headwork this week. Over the weekend I want you all to get some walking in. Find a way to do it inside or outside. Locate a treadmill if you haven't already.

Walking is essential to base building. You have to build an aerobic base to do even a sprint triathlon. Triathlon is the only sport I know that calls a 1 1/2 hr+ effort a sprint. Only elite athletes can do it anaerobically. The rest of us earthlings have to have an aerobic machine. We're going to build that machine bit by bit over the next few months. To train aerobically, you have to go slow. I heard you groan! We all want speed, but that comes later, much later. Even if you are a seasoned athlete, now is the time to build back your aerobic base. Long, slow efforts have the following benefits:

1. They burn fat! Each of us would like to drop a few pounds. If you go out fast with a high heart rate, all you do is burn the glycogen you have stored, not fat. It will be replaced when you eat.

2. They increase the number and efficiency of the mitochondria (the powerhouses of your cells), so that you can go longer and harder before you drop.

3. They have a lower risk of injury. I'll talk a lot about injury prevention. If you get a significant injury during your training, I'll place a bet you won't meet your goal. Injuries set us back physically and mentally. We all will experience some very minor ones as we go. The key is to recognize them and change what you're doing. You are all very successful, driven people. Your mind can push you farther than your body can ever go. We will build slowly to give our bodies a chance to catch up.

4. Long, slow can be fun. Your don't have to concentrate as much and your mind can wander.

How do you know how fast to go? A good rule is 180 - age is your training heart rate(HR). So get out there, get some 30-40 minute walks in and let me know what you heart rate is. If you have trouble with the walk or HR, let me know. And remember to stretch out, after your walk.

Sorry this is so late spent all day playing with my kids.


1. My 3 month goal is:Train at least 4 times perweek and drop 30lbs

2. In order to achieve it, I will do...

     a.___Eat a balanced diet___
     b.__Work out at least 4 times a week (including weights)_____
     c.___keep a positive attitude_____________________

3. I think the difficulty in reaching my goal will be ________________________

3. I think the difficulty in reaching my goal will be the cold winter and having a crazy work schedule.  Not to mention my 2 boys who want to play with a dad. 


I am excited about the new year and the challenges it may bring.  Looking forward to checking and seeing how well everybody is doing.

Jon