Gray Guy/Girls Tri--Masters Sprint/Olympic Mentor Group CLOSED (Page 30)

Tri-foodathon of Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas/NY Holiday?  Can't we just call that one REALLY BIG temptation and leave it at that?

I like the contest idea.  I think we would have to have how you earn or lose points posted somewhere for reference (not clear on where the 15 point deduction for the 2 pound weight gain came from in your example).  I will definitely be in favor of something along these lines as I don't really plan to have an 'off-season.'  Louisville is 11 months away and Kona two months after that.  I still have A LOT of work to do.

Hey James!  If you are looking for a good cycling training video, I am a very big fan of the Sufferfest training videos - www.thesufferfest.com.  There are 1-2 minute samples of all of the videos on the website.  Most of the videos are +/- 60 minutes long and they focus on different aspects of cycling - hills, endurance, sprint, etc.  They are downloadable, and you can put them on to your iPad (or similar device) or computer.  They have DETAILED instructions including perceived rate of exertion, cadence, etc.  Very good workout music, and incredible cycling video.  I connect it to my 60" plasma and it is just like you are riding in the peloton.  I actually consistently get a better bike workout to a Sufferfest Video than I do on the road.  With a big screen TV and a fan, it is truly almost like you are on the road.

But be warned.  If you have never truly been to a very dark place, the Sufferfest Videos will introduce you to that particularly vile destination!  The workouts are so well structured that they often seem to be over almost before they begin - or does it just seem that way because I am unconscious for half of it?  Can't tell I like the videos can you?  You want a VERY, VERY good workout?  Buy one, you will be hooked.

The surgeon gave me the all clear to start training again!  FINALLY!  Didn't think those ten days would ever go by.

Only ran 1.6 EASY miles today, and part of that was walking, but it never felt so good.  I have to say, I truly had not realized how much I have come to enjoy running until the first bead of sweat dripped off my brow this morning.

So now I gotta get to it!  5K on Thanksgiving morning, Sprint Tri in December, Indy 500 Half-Marathon in May, and Ironman Louisville in August.  Plus one or two more sprints, and probably an Oly and/or a half iron in early summer, I will work that out with the coach.

I believe I have some work ahead of me!

What is the status of our new contest?  We gonna do it?  If so, can someone post a review of how you earn/lose points?

Ahhh, now I understand.  You have to forgive me, I am an old man! 

So when is our first 'reporting?'  Or I guess equally important, what is the 'start' date?

Just had a thought, I know amazing thing - especially this early in the morning.

We can still retain the idea of positive reinforcement for zero weight gain.  5 points if no weight change.  Only have that apply if there is zero weight change so any gain or loss would fall under the +/- 10 point 'rule.'  The positive reinforcement is there for no change, you gain points for losing weight, you lose points for too much pumpkin pie.  Then the training time points would be as previously stated?

Using that concept - 2 lb loss would be +20, 2 lb gain would be -20, zero weight change would be +5.

Like I said, just a thought.

Works for me.  I am in.

I have kind of a silly question, well, actually a couple -

When we 'report' each week, how should we do it?  Only points?  Points with a breakdown of how we got the points?  Weight?  What should we put up?

Also, what constitutes a workout?  Only Tri-Sports (swim, bike, run) or are we including weights?  What about a spin class or a boot-camp class?  Not trying to be difficult, just trying to clarify since some of us occasionally do those other things.