Clyde/Athena Tri-N-4- Weight Loss Mentor Group -OPEN AGAIN!! (Page 30)

Originally posted by WebFootFreak

This is the first time in a while that I'm actually on deck with my training... I haven't missed anything yet... Of course, it's pretty bad that I'm happy about that on the second day of the week.... *shame*....

I went into work early yesterday so that I could 1) Knock out the boatload of Nissan/Infiniti Recalls we have on the lot, and 2) Get home early to spend Easter with my kids and family. So I didn't bike yesterday before work. After all the Easter festivites were over, and the kids were playing outside, I managed to make myself scarce, grab the bike and take off on my basic training route. Went 13.3mi in 50:41 (15.9 avg) which rocks because I want to be at 16+mph avg for the sprint. After the youngest 3 kiddos were in bed, I took off again on foot. Still using a C25K trainer, I went 2.5 in 35:05 which is 13:49, but that includes 5 minute warm-up and cool down, run/walk intervals, and a bit more time to get back to the house when I was done... I've found a good pace, and my best mile last night was 12:07, So I'm doing pretty good getting to my 5K goal of 37:20.

Hit the pool this morning. Thanks to my awesome wife, I'm getting more time at the pool on Mondays bacause she's getting the kids up and off to school. This is so awesome because she works Monday nights, and getting up at 6am deprives her of sleep. I went 50, 100, 150, 200, 250.... 450!!!!! That's right, I hit my quarter mile goal this morning. I was going for 300, felt good and thought "It's only another 3 laps..." I followed that with my usual 50 x2 kick drills and called it a morning because I was out of time.

Tonight I WILL do my strength training, and I WILL do 100% training this week!

3 weeks, 5 days

Originally posted by chirunner134 I realize I have about 60 days to lose about 30 lbs. Good news more like 28 Lbs in 64 days. I guess I need to really push forward. I have been slacking.

Originally posted by WebFootFreak chirunner134: You can do it. The biggest thing to remember is that you can't out-exercise a bad diet (of course, I'm sure you already know this...) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I am still on track to make all my training this week. Monday night, I ran out of time for a full strength training session, but I did manage to get a single set of everything in before it was all said and done. Yesterday was kind of ful. The only thing scheduled is my evening run. I went out last night pushing my youngest in the stroller just for giggles. Yeah.. that wasn't fun... I knew it would be a bit harder, but having to change up my form that much and try not to kick the wheels while running... Oh well, the smile on her face while I was running was enough to make we want to do it more often. I ended up going 2.5mi in 35:30. After I got home and iced my leg a bit, I loaded up all 4 kids, and went to the HS track. Bekah, my 8yr old, want to run, so I took her to see what she could do... We walked the first lap to warm up then took off.. All 3 laps, Bekah took off trying to keep up with Jacob, my 14yr old. She burned out at a quarter lap each time. Kiera, my 5yr old, took her time and managed a half lap all 3 times (and she's pretty stocky too). I let Jacob do his own thing because he hates running more than I do, lol! It was nice to get them out and active tho. We ended up going a mile total.

Originally posted by ceilidh

That is fantastic quality time with your kids! Planting seeds for activity early is great. Nice job on getting out there with the stroller. That is hard work- you are turning your youngest in to a speed junky who yearns for the wind in her face ! I am always amazed at races, when these tiny beings pushing strollers pass me like they are doing nothing!

Originally posted by WebFootFreak



At one of the "race for the cure" races in Memphis (it was between 99-01) one of the runners took a podium spot pushing a stroller... it was INSANE

Originally posted by chirunner134



I am not surprised by that. If you have good form leaning over to push the stroller will cause you to move faster. You can put some of your weight on the wheels making yourself lighter. Maybe on hills its harder but its the course is pretty flat I bet with practice you might be faster. I have no proof just what I recall from pushing shopping carts as a kid.

Originally posted by jolinebean Hi all, I'd love to join this group -- I must admit I've been lurking a bit. Name: Joline Story: I am 28 years old, and I just started training for my first triathlon using one of the basic plans on this site -- I am doing the NJ State Triathlon Sprint in July. I have been thinking about doing a triathlon for a while and finally decided to take the plunge. I swam in high school and have bike commuted off and on for several years, so I am feeling much more comfortable with the swim and the bike than I am with the run. I have been doing the 16 week run focused plan, and to my surprise, I have been really enjoying the days I run. Family Status: No kids, serious boyfriend who has been incredibly supportive. Current Training: Using the sixteen week run focused plan to train for the sprint -- I'm about a month in. I live in Philly, and go to a local Y for my swims and bike/runs if its too cold and/or rainy outside. 2014 races: Currently signed up for the NJ State Triathlon, and will be doing a 5K at the Philadelphia Zoo this Sunday. May add a few more 5ks in as I focus on my running. Weightloss: I am 5'8" and my weight has been steadily climbing over the last few years from the mid 170s up to around 190. I have experimented with counting calories and with weight watchers and I find myself getting very grumpy and less interested in exercise. I decided to focus on exercise a couple of months ago and am hoping that getting into a steady exercise groove will help me start eating better, and at least help me maintain my weight.

Originally posted by WebFootFreak 30 minute edit limit is too quick... lol! Mon AM: SWIM - PM: Strength Train

Originally posted by jolinebean

Hi all, I'd love to join this group -- I must admit I've been lurking a bit.

Name: Joline

Story: I am 28 years old, and I just started training for my first triathlon using one of the basic plans on this site -- I am doing the NJ State Triathlon Sprint in July. I have been thinking about doing a triathlon for a while and finally decided to take the plunge. I swam in high school and have bike commuted off and on for several years, so I am feeling much more comfortable with the swim and the bike than I am with the run. I have been doing the 16 week run focused plan, and to my surprise, I have been really enjoying the days I run.

Family Status: No kids, serious boyfriend who has been incredibly supportive.

Current Training: Using the sixteen week run focused plan to train for the sprint -- I'm about a month in. I live in Philly, and go to a local Y for my swims and bike/runs if its too cold and/or rainy outside.

2014 races: Currently signed up for the NJ State Triathlon, and will be doing a 5K at the Philadelphia Zoo this Sunday. May add a few more 5ks in as I focus on my running.

Weightloss: I am 5'8" and my weight has been steadily climbing over the last few years from the mid 170s up to around 190. I have experimented with counting calories and with weight watchers and I find myself getting very grumpy and less interested in exercise. I decided to focus on exercise a couple of months ago and am hoping that getting into a steady exercise groove will help me start eating better, and at least help me maintain my weight.

Originally posted by jolinebean

Hi all, I'd love to join this group -- I must admit I've been lurking a bit.

Name: Joline

Story: I am 28 years old, and I just started training for my first triathlon using one of the basic plans on this site -- I am doing the NJ State Triathlon Sprint in July. I have been thinking about doing a triathlon for a while and finally decided to take the plunge. I swam in high school and have bike commuted off and on for several years, so I am feeling much more comfortable with the swim and the bike than I am with the run. I have been doing the 16 week run focused plan, and to my surprise, I have been really enjoying the days I run.

Family Status: No kids, serious boyfriend who has been incredibly supportive.

Current Training: Using the sixteen week run focused plan to train for the sprint -- I'm about a month in. I live in Philly, and go to a local Y for my swims and bike/runs if its too cold and/or rainy outside.

2014 races: Currently signed up for the NJ State Triathlon, and will be doing a 5K at the Philadelphia Zoo this Sunday. May add a few more 5ks in as I focus on my running.

Weightloss: I am 5'8" and my weight has been steadily climbing over the last few years from the mid 170s up to around 190. I have experimented with counting calories and with weight watchers and I find myself getting very grumpy and less interested in exercise. I decided to focus on exercise a couple of months ago and am hoping that getting into a steady exercise groove will help me start eating better, and at least help me maintain my weight.