Fred D and Queen Zipp's SWIM, BIKE RUN consistency thread.... CLOSED (Page 3)

I think I will try to find a TRX program around me or maybe order the home version!

My advice is to look around for a really good instructor.  The TRX at my gym is nothing compared to this class and it is all because of an instructor who shows you the moves and motivates the heck out of you in class.  For what it is worth, I do have a TRX for travel.  It's ok in a pinch, but I think learning the moves in a class is a key first step.  Good luck finding one.  It's fun!

Hi Fred and Judi. I would like to join your group.

Short bio:

NAME: Tammy

STORY: 52 years old, live in Southern CA, originally from PA, have been out here since 1982. I like to bike and swim and do it for exercise. Have not had a coordinated training program.

Weigh Loss goals: would like to lose 25 pounds, with sensible diet and training.

What would make me a good Mentee:  I am competitive and like to meet my goals. I have been thinking about doing triathlon for a while and decided this is the year to do it. I look forward to meeting others with the same interest in starting or continuing with triathlon and helping each other meet our goals and stay committed.

Hi Tammy, welcome aboard.  Starting off right in a mentor group and learning about the sport.  Do you have a race you want to shoot for as a goal this year?  A great way to learn more is to volunteer at a small race.

The great thing about it is that I don't need to.  All of our friends in the tri club are quite happy to remind him often enough that I never need to say a word.

However, it has made him more determined to improve this year.  As he has pointed out, I basically had as close to a perfect race as I could, so where he just has to improve on his execution, I'm actually going to have to be fitter/faster to improve on my time.

I agree that the training and weight loss is the most important outcome, but if you're a competitive person then often it helps to have something that you're aiming for.

Happy New Year Everyone!

It's very easy for me to pick a January goal.  I commit to going to the pool with a positive attitude and completing every swim workout as it's written.   Swimming progress is a real struggle for me and when I don't make gains, I tend to go into the pool thinking I can't do it and then pick and choose parts of the workout to skip.  Not a formula for success.  If I ever really want to be competitive in my AG, swim improvement is a must.  Here's to January!

Hello everyone, and Happy New Year! I would like to join your group if it is still open. I am heading out to run now, and will post a bio later today if you are still taking new members.

Anthony

Hi Anthony! Looking forward to that bio.  

Hi Gretchen, yes you are in.  Welcome!

Good thoughts, the length of training time prior to a race really depends on the distances you want to do.  If you are thinking of competing in a sprint race probably 8 weeks is enough based on most plans.  This is conditional on having a passable ability to swim (and is the swim in a pool or open water), consistent bike and run training.  A lot of people newer to the sport come in with little to no swim background and that is the biggest limiter.  I was taught the basics of "how to not drown" swimming by my father a a kid.  While my stroke is improved after all these years it isn't right.    Most gyms with pools have a class designed for adult swimmers or options for lessons either private or small group.  

Just improving overall fitness is an excellent goal so don't be shy here.

Welcome!!  Glad to have you!

Thanks for including me!

Name:  Gretchen (drfoodlove)

Personal Info:  Married, no kids, two dogs (4 & 12); 33 years old

My Story:  The only race of any kind I have ever competed in was a “fat girl relay” in high school when I was a thrower on the track team (4X100 with various objects to carry—shot put, tire, cup of water, and something else I can’t remember).  I have always liked swimming and biking…running not so much.  I started in triathlon in September 2012 as a way to expand my fitness regimen beyond the hiking and swimming I was doing.

Weight:  I need to lose about 100 pounds (conservatively).  I have had success in the past losing weight with diet and exercise.  I do not believe in fad diets excluding certain foods or food groups.  That is a recipe for disaster.  All things in moderation (something I need to work on!).  I love to work up a good sweat, but I have recently realized that I can’t out train a bad (or voluminous) diet.

2013 Races:  I plan to do a semi-local tri in Effingham, IL in mid-August (forgot the name!).  I may add another later in the season.  I would like to do one earlier in the season, but I spend May and June in Egypt (for work) and things get hectic before and after that trip.

Training:  Right now I’m doing a slightly modified version of the 20 week Oly BT training plan.  I just got a road bike for Christmas, so to date all of my training has been on the stationary bike.  Running wise I have just recently begun the C25K plan to actually get me running.  I have been doing all elliptical until two weeks ago.  Unlike most people here, I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE swimming.  I would happily do nothing but swimming, but prunny isn’t a look I really want to cultivate!

Goals for 2013:

1.)      Lose 70 of the 100+ pounds I need to lose.

2.)      Move my body at least 2500 miles…by any means.