bigDH's accountability training a.k.a Beer Drinker's Appreciation Society (Page 3)

Way to go, Tdot!

This morning I got in 30 frigid minutes of running. It was 20 degrees colder than yesterday morning. This global climate change thing is starting to not sound so bad... (JK!)

Goal for today: NO MOUNTAIN DEW!

~Pauline

I didnt have a bio so here is a short and sweet one.

Divorced father of 2 boys i have 50 - 70 percent of the time.  I am a nurse and work 3 long days a week and on top of that I try to date here and there... which is going on the back burner because I think everyone is crazy! (guess at the point everyone else ya need to look in the mirror huh?)

I have been active for my whole life never anything crazy but a bit of running, mtn bike ect.  Trained for an Ironman 4 years ago and was in the best shape of my life... going from 213 to 164 for race day.  prior to that did countless small running races and 3 marathons.... bunch of sprints, olympics and a couple 1/2's.  Broke my ankle during the run of the IM at about mile 16... walked and hobbled my way to the finish line and completed but never happy with my time...  So 3 years later... 3 surgeries, therapy, massage, and injections i have been cleared and am going to give it another go. 

So today i have not been active for 3 years... went through a divorce, couple surgeries, gained a ton of weight... and I will do another IM in 2013 and complete it in the time i should have 4 years ago.

A month ago

5'9"

225lbs

cant run a mile without feeling like i am going to die

So I am off to the pool then a short run... thats my story and i am sticking to it

Chris

January Goals 2012

1. Follow plan (A lot of swimming on weekends; I do not have access to the pool after work)
2. Log my food intake on BT
3. Find a yoga class - had one but it got canceled
4. Start the New Year off with a 5K race (actually done on New Year's eve but it will be my kick off event)

Look at all the accomplishments you had with completing THREE marathons and several tri's! AND being able to compete with a broken ankle! Wow! You really have what it takes. I definitely see you meeting your goal in 2013!

~Pauline

Thanks! Do you know of any good ones, or do I just go to YouTube and do a search?

~Pauline

Congrats on giving up the diet soda!

Lately, I would just drink one bottle a day. I'd stop by the store after going to the gym to get my Reeses and Dew. Sometimes I would have a second if I went over to my boyfriend's. Previously, if I had a case in my house, I would easily drink way too many.

But for today---I met my goal and did not drink any! (I know it's still early, but I have no intention of going out to get one.)

Yay!

~Pauline

I have been active for my whole life never anything crazy but a bit of running, mtn bike ect.  Trained for an Ironman 4 years ago and was in the best shape of my life... going from 213 to 164 for race day.  prior to that did countless small running races and 3 marathons.... bunch of sprints, olympics and a couple 1/2's.  Broke my ankle during the run of the IM at about mile 16... walked and hobbled my way to the finish line and completed but never happy with my time...  So 3 years later... 3 surgeries, therapy, massage, and injections i have been cleared and am going to give it another go. 

So today i have not been active for 3 years... went through a divorce, couple surgeries, gained a ton of weight... and I will do another IM in 2013 and complete it in the time i should have 4 years ago.

Chris - the fact that you were able to finish an IM with a broken ankle is astounding to me.  I can not even fathom doing something as hardcore as that...  Pushing the boundries of what is humanly possible is what draws me to tri's.  Just last week I went out for a ride.  It was my longest ride since September.  I really pushed it and rode 12 miles and averaged 13 mph.  Later that evening, I was reading about Kona and found out that the men's winner rode 112 miles (10x my ride) and averaged 26 mph (my average x2).  It staggers my mind that someone can ride that much further and that much faster.  I would put running the last 8 miles of a IM in that same category.  Amazing....

Evening everyone:  Here's my story:

Name:  David

Story:  I have been so inconsistent about exercising since I ran CC and track in HS.  Since then, I've gained 110 pounds and have always struggled to keep it off and having IT and plantar troubles haven't helped.  2 years ago, my massage therapist suggested that I give triathlons a tri and I love it.  I dropped 40 pounds and finished a tri and a du that year.  Last year, signed up for two races and never trained hard enough to make them.  Last December, I decided I needed some accountability so I signed up for an MS ride and asked my older cousin to give me if I tried to weasel out.  He pushed all the right buttons and I finished the 75 mile ride strong.  Then I quit again...  (there is a pattern here). Anyway, I hit 265 in November and decided enough was enough.  Since then, I've been working out (biking, swimming, and walking) for 7 weeks and have dropped 15 lbs.  I decided on this group because I need the accountability.  So I'd like to ask the group to keep me accountable - If I slack off, please call me on it.  In return, I will be a huge cheerleader for y'll.

Family status: married for 13 years with 3 kids (11, 9, and 2)

Current Training: Been riding 3-4 times a week, swimming x2, and trying to get some good walks in (I'm going slow with the goal of avoiding plantar fascitis (sp).  Darren - I promise to start logging my workouts as well.  

This year's races:  75 mile MS ride

2012 Races: Sprint on May 13.  and Oly on July 7, a biking century in October, and a half marathon in December.  In a perfect world, I'd like to work towards a 1/2 IM in 2013 - but my only goal right now is to actually make it to the race in May. 

Weightloss:  Currently, I'm down 15 pounds and am weighing in at 250.  

Pauline - way to accomplish your goal!  

Giving up pop is hard - it tastes soo good.  My struggle is to drink less beer.  I love beer in much the same way that you love the Dew.  My goal is to drink in moderation.  We'll see how that goes - I've got 5 gallons of homebrew on tap in the fridge.