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Nicole83 - 2011-01-18 7:53 AM Chest and back is my favorite day for P90x.

As long as I mute him.

I can't stand listening to him talk.

But the German girl rocks my socks. She has such a great body!

THe little bit of the one video that I saw I would have to agree He is the worst

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I think I will keep doing some of the strength videos throughout the summer, maybe one or two a week. But I am glad to get rid of the other videos. Running/swimming in the morning and then trying to get through the vids at night kills a guy!

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jford2309 - 2011-01-18 8:10 AM I think I will keep doing some of the strength videos throughout the summer, maybe one or two a week. But I am glad to get rid of the other videos. Running/swimming in the morning and then trying to get through the vids at night kills a guy!

That is a lot of work out, I would kill for that discipline. I have hit a funk. It feels like all I can do is think about how I need to do a work out while I am doing everything else that needs to get done but all I can think about during my work out is how much I need to be doing and working on and how I am at the gym instead. It is a constant battle to stay for the full workout I planned because I feel like I need to be doing the other stuff and then I get home and start working again and all I can think about is how I should be working out. any thoughts/inspires/motivations

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joemac3 - 2011-01-18 10:26 AM

jford2309 - 2011-01-18 8:10 AM I think I will keep doing some of the strength videos throughout the summer, maybe one or two a week. But I am glad to get rid of the other videos. Running/swimming in the morning and then trying to get through the vids at night kills a guy!

That is a lot of work out, I would kill for that discipline. I have hit a funk. It feels like all I can do is think about how I need to do a work out while I am doing everything else that needs to get done but all I can think about during my work out is how much I need to be doing and working on and how I am at the gym instead. It is a constant battle to stay for the full workout I planned because I feel like I need to be doing the other stuff and then I get home and start working again and all I can think about is how I should be working out. any thoughts/inspires/motivations

Do you use a plan? That is the way for me to stay focused, but then you also have to trust that plan. Alot of times I feel like I should be doing more than what the plans says... but then I think there is a reason for the way the plan is set up. I have problems with rest days personally, so a plan really helps me stay on track and use those much needed rest days.

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joemac3 - 2011-01-18 11:26 AM

jford2309 - 2011-01-18 8:10 AM I think I will keep doing some of the strength videos throughout the summer, maybe one or two a week. But I am glad to get rid of the other videos. Running/swimming in the morning and then trying to get through the vids at night kills a guy!

That is a lot of work out, I would kill for that discipline. I have hit a funk. It feels like all I can do is think about how I need to do a work out while I am doing everything else that needs to get done but all I can think about during my work out is how much I need to be doing and working on and how I am at the gym instead. It is a constant battle to stay for the full workout I planned because I feel like I need to be doing the other stuff and then I get home and start working again and all I can think about is how I should be working out. any thoughts/inspires/motivations

This is painfully basic, but just schedule the time.

I believe you have a job where you have a lot of flexible hours- staying up all night editing and whatnot, right?

So if I were you, I would just put it on your schedule just like you would a meeting with your boss. If you have a ride planned, and you know you need two hours to do it, block from 2-4 in the afternoon and just schedule it.

That way, you know you have the time.

And uh, stop procrastinating all your work so that you're not in a rush to get everything done.

Was that a firm enough kick in the pants for you?

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jford2309 - 2011-01-18 11:10 AM I think I will keep doing some of the strength videos throughout the summer, maybe one or two a week. But I am glad to get rid of the other videos. Running/swimming in the morning and then trying to get through the vids at night kills a guy!

I can understand that.

Truthfully, I've pretty much stopped using the videos all together. I know the workouts at this point, so I just do the exercises. I actually get thru the training quicker without him yapping the whole time.

Though I will tell ya, that last round of divebombers on my own always seems to be the one where I say "do I reeeallllyyyyy have to do this againnnnnnn?"

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Nicole83 - 2011-01-18 8:41 AM

joemac3 - 2011-01-18 11:26 AM

jford2309 - 2011-01-18 8:10 AM I think I will keep doing some of the strength videos throughout the summer, maybe one or two a week. But I am glad to get rid of the other videos. Running/swimming in the morning and then trying to get through the vids at night kills a guy!

That is a lot of work out, I would kill for that discipline. I have hit a funk. It feels like all I can do is think about how I need to do a work out while I am doing everything else that needs to get done but all I can think about during my work out is how much I need to be doing and working on and how I am at the gym instead. It is a constant battle to stay for the full workout I planned because I feel like I need to be doing the other stuff and then I get home and start working again and all I can think about is how I should be working out. any thoughts/inspires/motivations

This is painfully basic, but just schedule the time.

I believe you have a job where you have a lot of flexible hours- staying up all night editing and whatnot, right?

So if I were you, I would just put it on your schedule just like you would a meeting with your boss. If you have a ride planned, and you know you need two hours to do it, block from 2-4 in the afternoon and just schedule it.

That way, you know you have the time.

And uh, stop procrastinating all your work so that you're not in a rush to get everything done.

Was that a firm enough kick in the pants for you?

Yes, thank you... now just beat it into my head about 500 time until it sinks in.

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jford2309 - 2011-01-18 8:38 AM

joemac3 - 2011-01-18 10:26 AM

jford2309 - 2011-01-18 8:10 AM I think I will keep doing some of the strength videos throughout the summer, maybe one or two a week. But I am glad to get rid of the other videos. Running/swimming in the morning and then trying to get through the vids at night kills a guy!

That is a lot of work out, I would kill for that discipline. I have hit a funk. It feels like all I can do is think about how I need to do a work out while I am doing everything else that needs to get done but all I can think about during my work out is how much I need to be doing and working on and how I am at the gym instead. It is a constant battle to stay for the full workout I planned because I feel like I need to be doing the other stuff and then I get home and start working again and all I can think about is how I should be working out. any thoughts/inspires/motivations

Do you use a plan? That is the way for me to stay focused, but then you also have to trust that plan. Alot of times I feel like I should be doing more than what the plans says... but then I think there is a reason for the way the plan is set up. I have problems with rest days personally, so a plan really helps me stay on track and use those much needed rest days.

I feel the same way, especially because I am a very strong swimmer and like to do swim workout that are 2000-3000 yards long and sometimes I don't feel worked out enough. I dont know, this is where the ADD really starts to screw with my head.

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James, if there is still room, I'm in. Thanks.

STORY: No real athletic background - but was pretty in to rock climbing/backpacking years ago. Busy job. Married. Kids. Out of shape with high blood pressure. As a result, in mid 2009, my primary care physician told me that I needed to get it together. In August 2009, I started a C25K program through the local running store. Moved on to 5K, 8K, 10K and then finished up 2010 with a HM. I started cycling late summer 2010 and swimming a couple of months ago.

FAMILY STATUS: Married to a new triathlete with two killer kids (4.5yo boy and 1.5yo girl).

CURRENT TRAINING: I'm not really on a plan currently, but trying to get in 3X each discipline a week. I'm running with a group that is training for a HM in March.

2010 RACES: Various shorter distance running races and finished up with a HM.

2011 RACES/GOALS: First duathlon (early March), first sprint triathlon- pool (late March), demolish my 8K PR in the neighborhood race (early April), mud run (late April), first sprint triathlon - OWS (May), first century ride (maybe), 24 hour charity ride (late July), first Olympic triathlon (Rev 3 in October), bike leg HIM relay (Beach to Battleship, late October) & half marathon (mid November). I will probably have a couple more sprinkled in.

WEIGHTLOSS: Down 30 lbs. since August 9, 2009. Currently at 210lbs at 6'4".

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Just to make sure there is no confusion...my name is Brian. petersson is my last name. I don't mind being called peter, but will respond faster to Brian

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James,

I would love to join the mentor group.

My name is Cory Harber and I am located in Blacklick, Ohio. I am a 38yr old father of the two coolest boys on the planet as well (3&5 years old). Who would have thought between the two of us we would have the 5 coolest boys on the planet??? I am new to the tri world but am attacking it full force. I am currently training for my forst sprint tri in Gatlinburg, TN on April 2. I am about 10 weeks into a program I got off the BT site and am loving every minute of it.

I have been married for a little over 8 years and have the two boys I mentioned above

I am currently using the Michale Pate Couch to Sprint program as my training model (in week 8....swimming 450yds with a 100yd warm up and cool down, 6-10 miles on a stationary bike and interval running from anywhere to 35 to 50 minutes depending on the day (4min walk/3 min run)

2011 races: Gatlinburg Gateway Tri (4/2) / Triathlon at Hilton Columbus Easton (5/22) / Cincy Triathlon (7/24) and finally the Mountaineer Tri in WV on 8/7

Weightloss: I'm currently 5ft 11in and about 218lbs. I hope to get down in weight to around 195lbs through a combination of exercise and smart nutrition

Goals: My m ain goal is to finish the first tri, then continue to get better and healthier

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harberc - 2011-01-18 1:42 PM James,

I would love to join the mentor group.

My name is Cory Harber and I am located in Blacklick, Ohio. I am a 38yr old father of the two coolest boys on the planet as well (3&5 years old). Who would have thought between the two of us we would have the 5 coolest boys on the planet??? I am new to the tri world but am attacking it full force. I am currently training for my forst sprint tri in Gatlinburg, TN on April 2. I am about 10 weeks into a program I got off the BT site and am loving every minute of it.

I have been married for a little over 8 years and have the two boys I mentioned above

I am currently using the Michale Pate Couch to Sprint program as my training model (in week 8....swimming 450yds with a 100yd warm up and cool down, 6-10 miles on a stationary bike and interval running from anywhere to 35 to 50 minutes depending on the day (4min walk/3 min run)

2011 races: Gatlinburg Gateway Tri (4/2) / Triathlon at Hilton Columbus Easton (5/22) / Cincy Triathlon (7/24) and finally the Mountaineer Tri in WV on 8/7

Weightloss: I'm currently 5ft 11in and about 218lbs. I hope to get down in weight to around 195lbs through a combination of exercise and smart nutrition

Goals: My m ain goal is to finish the first tri, then continue to get better and healthier

Welcome Cory! April 2 is gonna be a good day for you! This lifestyle is very addictive, so be ready!

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Alright, here is our group:

Keevin-Keevin
NRG42- Cheri
Flyboy172- Mats
Joemac3-Joe
peterssonb- Brian
Nicole83- Nicole
mwhitlatch- Mike
Joe Petto- Joe
Goosedog- Marshall
harberc- Cory

10 people, and we might add a female if Nicole and Cheri feel outnumbered! The inspires shall start soon. Now get out there and run or something!

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Sorry, real name Marshall.

What do I need to do now on this site - logistically? I don't understand the inspires, or friends and such.

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jford2309 - 2011-01-18 10:25 PM

Alright, here is our group:

Keevin-Keevin
NRG42- Cheri
Flyboy172- Mat
Joemac3-Joe
peterssonb- Brian
Nicole83- Nicole
mwhitlatch- Mike
Joe Petto- Joe
Goosedog- unknown to his real name??
harberc- Cory

10 people, and we might add a female if Nicole and Cheri feel outnumbered! The inspires shall start soon. Now get out there and run or something!

Mats, not Mat. :-)

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Goosedog - 2011-01-18 3:47 PM Sorry, real name Marshall.

What do I need to do now on this site - logistically? I don't understand the inspires, or friends and such.

Friends- well that is so you can have easier access to follow their training, just slide over to the left on your blog and click on their picture and you are at their logs.

Inspires are just ways to motivate or kick them in the butt if they are slacking.

This site- well it is what you want it to be. This is a group that will help you with any questions you have about anything, training, equipment, processes...it is just a group to help you and to for you to help others on their own triathlon journeys. Sometimes we will rant/vent and other times we will need a boost, this is where you come to get it.

ALSO IF YOUR LOGS ARE PRIVATE, IT WILL BE HARDER FOR THE GROUP TO LOOK AT YOUR WORKOUTS AND GIVE FEEDBACK IF YOU WANT US TOO.

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Hey Joemac - since I'm leaving out here in Pennsylvania, I will proudly accept the JoePa moniker if it makes it easier for folks.

Saw your story about your % of body fat goal and love of cooking. I've been cooking seriously for the last 10 years and have to say that you have a leg up if you know how to cook. The Paulie Dean thing will not get you there, but I've been able to change up my cooking over the last few years and it has made all the difference in weight and health. Nothing magical, just lots of whole grains, lean protein and plenty of fruits and veggies. That said, my weakness remains beer (really good beer with lots of taste and calories), which I have had to cut back on.

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JoePetto - 2011-01-18 5:24 PMHey Joemac - since I'm leaving out here in Pennsylvania, I will proudly accept the JoePa moniker if it makes it easier for folks.

Saw your story about your % of body fat goal and love of cooking. I've been cooking seriously for the last 10 years and have to say that you have a leg up if you know how to cook. The Paulie Dean thing will not get you there, but I've been able to change up my cooking over the last few years and it has made all the difference in weight and health. Nothing magical, just lots of whole grains, lean protein and plenty of fruits and veggies. That said, my weakness remains beer (really good beer with lots of taste and calories), which I have had to cut back on.

I agree with you and my mother taught me to cook from a very younge age. I am no professional chef but I can hold my own and am very comfortable in the kitchen. I also know how to cook healthy and tasty, but.............Come on, admit it... Bacon is soooooooooooooooo good!!!

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Hey Folks -

Need some help with this one. This coming Sunday, I'm starting the 20 week Beginner HIM training plan. On Friday of that same week, I'm taking the family on well deserved trip to Disney World for 5 days/4 nites. I'm thinking about how best to modify the following schedule:

Fri - Off
Sat - Bike 90 mins
Sun - Sw 40 mins; Run 40 mins
M - Bike 60 mins; Run 30 mins
Tues - Swim 30 mins

I will have access to a gym and believe that there is a stationary bike, however, there's no real way to swim. My swim fitness is pretty decent so my thought would be simply to drop the two swims as they are relatively short sets, run as scheduled and hit the stationary bike (not a big fan of it, but then again who is).

Thoughts?

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Morning gang!

Thanks for the list James, I will add everyone to my friend's list in a bit... so prepare to be inspired.

I am sleep deprived today which makes for a cranky bunny, but still planning a ride/run after work.

Look forward to getting to know everyone better!

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JoePetto - 2011-01-19 7:11 AM Hey Folks -

Need some help with this one. This coming Sunday, I'm starting the 20 week Beginner HIM training plan. On Friday of that same week, I'm taking the family on well deserved trip to Disney World for 5 days/4 nites. I'm thinking about how best to modify the following schedule:

Fri - Off
Sat - Bike 90 mins
Sun - Sw 40 mins; Run 40 mins
M - Bike 60 mins; Run 30 mins
Tues - Swim 30 mins

I will have access to a gym and believe that there is a stationary bike, however, there's no real way to swim. My swim fitness is pretty decent so my thought would be simply to drop the two swims as they are relatively short sets, run as scheduled and hit the stationary bike (not a big fan of it, but then again who is).

Thoughts?

Personally, since you are just beginning your plan, I would have as much fun with the family as possible. Get your runs in and some time on the bike, but I would not sweat missing two swims this early. If your ok with your swim fitness, you should be alright. Most people struggle with the swim more than anything else, so I wouldn;t sweat it. Enjoy the vacation and the family!

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Last night I was alittle PO'd before doing my chest and back P90X workout and I really hit it hard. So much that a threw up a little afterwards! I haven't puked after a workout in a long time, but man it was a heck of a workout.

Sorry to say that I did not ride afterwards, but I did get up this morning and run. Right now I am trying to build my base and praying that the speed comes back to me!

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jford2309 - 2011-01-19 10:25 AM Last night I was alittle PO'd before doing my chest and back P90X workout and I really hit it hard. So much that a threw up a little afterwards! I haven't puked after a workout in a long time, but man it was a heck of a workout.

Sorry to say that I did not ride afterwards, but I did get up this morning and run. Right now I am trying to build my base and praying that the speed comes back to me!

Wow, that's a lot of aggression you have there.

I was a littled PO'ed last night too and took it out on four glasses of wine.

Maybe that's why I'm not feeling 100% today?

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