login
Lora's First-Timers Women's Group - CLOSED (Page 4)
-
No new posts
|
 2009-04-13 1:02 PM in reply to: #2068936 |
Expert  1007  Hattiesburg, Mississippi |  Subject: RE: Lora's First-Timers Women's Group - OPENSo how many poeple are typically in a mentor group? |
| 2009-04-13 1:13 PM in reply to: #2081227 |
Master 1887   Loveland, Ohio | Subject: RE: Lora's First-Timers Women's Group - OPEN blujay65 - 2009-04-13 2:02 PM So how many poeple are typically in a mentor group? It depends on the mentor, really. I've been in large groups of 30 and some smaller than 10. We're up to 17 now and I'll probably close it off at 20. |
| 2009-04-13 1:49 PM in reply to: #2068936 |
Veteran 153 Northern VA | Subject: RE: Lora's First-Timers Women's Group - OPEN I hope there is room for one more! Name freeflykami/Kami Story lets see... I am a 31 yo stay at home mom of 2, a girl 4 and boy 20 months. I have always been into sports, swimming and softball have always been my favs. But I also loved Skydiving (before kids). I was also a lifeguard and swim instructor through college. Family Status Married for 7 years to my best friend whom I met skydiving :0) Current Training 3 1-hr swims a week, 2 runs and struggling to do 2 bikes, but I just ordered a trainer so might be able to get more reliable one after bedtime. This Year’s Races Did Tune-up Tri Signed up for Charlottesville Sprint in June Planning on Culpepper Sprint in Aug and Big Acorn Sprint in Oct. Weight Loss I am 5'3" and 130 pounds, which I am happy with, I look better than I did when I weighed 115, in college. Hubby also likes how I look, but I am a bit worried about this 4 lbs swing I have going on between 128 and 132.... but then it was easter and the kids don't need all that candy! |
| 2009-04-13 2:33 PM in reply to: #2081337 |
Master 1887 Loveland, Ohio | Subject: RE: Lora's First-Timers Women's Group - OPEN freeflykami - 2009-04-13 2:49 PM I hope there is room for one more! Name freeflykami/Kami Story lets see... I am a 31 yo stay at home mom of 2, a girl 4 and boy 20 months. I have always been into sports, swimming and softball have always been my favs. But I also loved Skydiving (before kids). I was also a lifeguard and swim instructor through college. Family Status Married for 7 years to my best friend whom I met skydiving :0) Current Training 3 1-hr swims a week, 2 runs and struggling to do 2 bikes, but I just ordered a trainer so might be able to get more reliable one after bedtime. This Year’s Races Did Tune-up Tri Signed up for Charlottesville Sprint in June Planning on Culpepper Sprint in Aug and Big Acorn Sprint in Oct. Weight Loss I am 5'3" and 130 pounds, which I am happy with, I look better than I did when I weighed 115, in college. Hubby also likes how I look, but I am a bit worried about this 4 lbs swing I have going on between 128 and 132.... but then it was easter and the kids don't need all that candy! Kami, welcome to the group! Congrats on those wins for your Masters team and in the mini-tri! Sounds like you've definitely got the bug. I know what you mean about that certain range of weight swing. That's great that you're comfortable with your weight now, though. I think we jip our kids when we don't make time for ourselves, so don't be too hard on yourself. Again, welcome aboard. We're glad you're here! |
| 2009-04-13 3:54 PM in reply to: #2080707 |
Member 52 | Subject: RE: Lora's First-Timers Women's Group - OPEN lkagop - 2009-04-13 11:29 AM As for the second question, ChiRunning was never really difficult so much as it was trying to get my brain to remember to tell my body to do this or to do that. The biggest problem that I've found myself running into was bending at the waist, even when I thought I wasn't. I've also found the ChiRunning forums VERY helpful. I've asked probably 2-4 questions over the past year in the Ask the Expert section and Jacquie is very prompt in her replies. Each time I've taken what she's said and have gotten better. I think it's exactly it that every time I leaned I felt like I was just bending at the waist. Maybe I am trying to lean too far forward. I'm going for a run this evening, so we'll see how it goes. |
| 2009-04-13 3:55 PM in reply to: #2068936 |
Member 52 | Subject: RE: Lora's First-Timers Women's Group - OPEN Also, maybe I'll get someone to record a video of me so I can see what's going on. |
| 2009-04-13 4:06 PM in reply to: #2068936 |
| New user 1 | Subject: RE: Lora's First-Timers Women's Group - OPEN Hello Ladie - I hope there's room for one more! I signed up for my first sprint tri Sept 12th. I'll need every minute between now & then to get in shape for it. I'm still at work so I'll have to fill you in later Take care |
| 2009-04-13 4:37 PM in reply to: #2081337 |
Expert 1007 Missouri | Subject: RE: Lora's First-Timers Women's Group - OPEN freeflykami - 2009-04-13 1:49 PM I Married for 7 years to my best friend whom I met skydiving :0) Hey, that's how I met my DH too!  We just celebrated our 19th anniversary last Friday. |
| 2009-04-13 5:07 PM in reply to: #2081735 |
Master 1734 On a lake in the Adirondacks in NY | Subject: RE: Lora's First-Timers Women's Group - OPEN soccermom15 - 2009-04-13 5:37 PM freeflykami - 2009-04-13 1:49 PM I Married for 7 years to my best friend whom I met skydiving :0) Hey, that's how I met my DH too! We just celebrated our 19th anniversary last Friday. That's so bizarre! What are the chances that you put 20 random strangers together and two of them met their husbands while skydiving? I've never been skydiving, although it's something I've always wanted to try. My husband has done it. In fact, the time he went skydiving was the first time he was ever in a plane. So, for a few years, he got to tell people he'd taken off in a plane but never landed. |
| 2009-04-13 5:57 PM in reply to: #2068936 |
Member 34 Joliet | Subject: RE: Lora's First-Timers Women's Group - OPEN Finished my 20 minute walk today - .8 miles. Rainy & cold out but I did it. Have a 15 minute swim scheduled for later tonight. I am having issues with a sore back due to lack of stomach muscles (seriously I haven't seen them in years) any good links to ab exercises? Peace, Charliegirl |
| 2009-04-13 6:32 PM in reply to: #2081635 |
Master 1887 Loveland, Ohio | Subject: RE: Lora's First-Timers Women's Group - OPEN XcaliburGirl - 2009-04-13 4:54 PM lkagop - 2009-04-13 11:29 AM As for the second question, ChiRunning was never really difficult so much as it was trying to get my brain to remember to tell my body to do this or to do that. The biggest problem that I've found myself running into was bending at the waist, even when I thought I wasn't. I've also found the ChiRunning forums VERY helpful. I've asked probably 2-4 questions over the past year in the Ask the Expert section and Jacquie is very prompt in her replies. Each time I've taken what she's said and have gotten better. I think it's exactly it that every time I leaned I felt like I was just bending at the waist. Maybe I am trying to lean too far forward. I'm going for a run this evening, so we'll see how it goes. That's exactly what I was doing, thinking I needed to lean more than I really did. It is very slight this lean - until you want to go really fast. I'm not there yet. Definitely have someone video you. I so need to do that myself. Also, try to catch your shadow while you run. That, too, can be eye opening. If you run downtown in front of any offices, just go ahead and glance at your reflection as well to glimpse your positioning. Let us know how it went! |
| 2009-04-13 6:33 PM in reply to: #2081670 |
Master 1887 Loveland, Ohio | Subject: RE: Lora's First-Timers Women's Group - OPEN Cha Cha - 2009-04-13 5:06 PM Hello Ladie - I hope there's room for one more! I signed up for my first sprint tri Sept 12th. I'll need every minute between now & then to get in shape for it. I'm still at work so I'll have to fill you in later Take care Looking forward to the bio. Welcome. |
| 2009-04-13 6:37 PM in reply to: #2081879 |
Master 1887 Loveland, Ohio | Subject: RE: Lora's First-Timers Women's Group - OPEN charliegirl0824 - 2009-04-13 6:57 PM Finished my 20 minute walk today - .8 miles. Rainy & cold out but I did it. Have a 15 minute swim scheduled for later tonight. I am having issues with a sore back due to lack of stomach muscles (seriously I haven't seen them in years) any good links to ab exercises? Peace, Charliegirl Good for you. Way to stick it out and get it done. Yes. I do have a good link to some good ab exercises, right here on BT. I really enjoy these - some more than others, of course.  http://www.beginnertriathlete.com/cms/article-detail.asp?articleid=486 |
| 2009-04-13 7:18 PM in reply to: #2068936 |
Regular 78 Western Massachussetts | Subject: RE: Lora's First-Timers Women's Group - OPEN Hey Girls, What is Chirunning. Is it helping with your run? I have been on the mend for the past few days. I strained my lower back and it really hurts to run. I hope I don't lose too much endurance.
|
| 2009-04-13 7:44 PM in reply to: #2081735 |
Veteran 153 Northern VA | Subject: RE: Lora's First-Timers Women's Group - OPEN soccermom15 - 2009-04-13 5:37 PM freeflykami - 2009-04-13 1:49 PM I Married for 7 years to my best friend whom I met skydiving :0) Hey, that's how I met my DH too! We just celebrated our 19th anniversary last Friday. It is one thing to meet a skydiver another to marry one! We are a weird breed! |
| 2009-04-13 8:02 PM in reply to: #2082040 |
Master 1887 Loveland, Ohio | Subject: RE: Lora's First-Timers Women's Group - OPEN sahebb - 2009-04-13 8:18 PM Hey Girls, What is Chirunning. Is it helping with your run? I have been on the mend for the past few days. I strained my lower back and it really hurts to run. I hope I don't lose too much endurance. You shouldn't lose too much endurance after just a few days, but I hope you can make that pain go away. Back pain is so frustrating - I know from years of experience with it. ChiRunning's definitely helped with my run. You have to work on your form, then your distance, then your speed. I'm just now getting to the speed part. Shameless plug: I actually wrote about it on my blog a while back. Hopefully that can give you an idea. Definitely check out the video I link to in the post. It really made me go "A ha!"http://theironmountaineer.blogspot.com/2009/03/whats-chi-and-why-is-it-running-r.htmlLet me know if you have any other questions. |
| 2009-04-13 10:55 PM in reply to: #2068936 |
Regular 99 West Fargo | Subject: RE: Lora's First-Timers Women's Group - OPEN Hope everyone had a great weekend! My training went as planned, but the eating did not!!! As I was afraid of, my mother in law loved me through her cooking!!! Ham/prime rib/ cheesy hashbrowned potatoes, mashed potatoes, eggs bacon & sausage!!!! It just never ended!!!! I tried portion control, but seeing how she cooked everything I think I was doomed the moment I walked through her door!!! ; ) The 8 miles on Saturday were tough. Do-able, and finished sprinting, but I found blisters on the back of my achilles and big toe. I was really surprised that I wasn't feeling completely dead after. that was encouraging! However, my 5 miles today were REDICULOUSLY tough. Harder than the 8! That blister on the back of my ankle/heel really got to me. I tried taping and bandaids, but they just rubbed off three strides later..... what a great excuse to quit, BUT I didn't. I finished it off. So, what are the hints to covering up the blister so that I'm not hurting so much by tomorrow or Wednesday??? The totally kill the motivation! Also, the weather is drying up here, and the snow is near completely gone. I'd love to transition to pavement from the treadmill, but I'm not sure if there is a technique to keep from getting shin splints. That is my biggest fear!!! I don't want to hurt more than running already does! What was I thinking that I wanted to confront my nemisis this way???? Sometimes I think I may be a bit crazy! ;o) S~* |
| 2009-04-13 11:22 PM in reply to: #2068936 |
Member 62 | Subject: RE: Lora's First-Timers Women's Group - OPEN Hi Lora - myoun/Mary Sue
Story
Family Status Married 13 years with 2 daughters (ages 5 and 1 1/2), and 2 dogs
Current Training I train 5-6 days a week. More during the week than on the weekend, since kids are home and it's harder to get out the door. I was following the Michael Pate 22 week Couch to Sprint plan (I'm on week 7), but I think I may switch to a 2X balanced plan. Generally doing each sport 2X each week, with maybe 1-2 days as double workout or brick days.
Last Year’s Races 11/08: Ashenfelter 8K run
This Year’s Races 4/26/09: West Deptford Riverwinds Sprint - RELAY. I'm doing the swim and the bike, my sister is running. 7/26/09: NJ State Sprint Tri - THIS IS MY BIG RACE - I've convinced 5 friends (all newbies) to race too! Weight Loss Current stats are 5'6" and about 220, but I have already lost about 25 lbs. on WW. Would like to be under 200 by the NJ Sprint, but I will still definitely be an Athena.
What Will Make Me a Good Mentee |
| 2009-04-14 12:32 AM in reply to: #2068936 |
New user 29 | Subject: RE: Lora's First-Timers Women's Group - OPEN Hope I'm not too late! maggie wvu / maggie (Graduated from West Virginia University in 2003)
Story
Family Status Live with my boyfriend (together about 6 years) and we have 2 dogs - a golden retriever and a bernese mountain dog.
Current Training I try to work out 5 times a week. Usually running with some occasional kickboxing classes when I can make it. I also lift 3 times a week. Will start in the pool this week and on the bike as soon as I can get it ready to ride.
Last Year’s Races 5/08 - Northeastern Dollars for scholars 5k - 39:35 This Year’s Races What Will Make Me a Good Mentee |
| 2009-04-14 5:24 AM in reply to: #2068936 |
Regular 108 Montreal, Quebec | Subject: RE: Lora's First-Timers Women's Group - OPEN Hi everybody I'm going back to work this morning after 4 days off!! I received my training plan for the week and it's going to be a hard week. My back feels great so my plan is to keep it that way. It's fine if I can't do all the swimming plan. It's fine if I stop and walk during the run. (This will be my mantra this week  ) Anyway tonight is swimming (speedwork) and tomorrow night is track running. I think I still need a bit of coffee, I've been writing and deleting and writing and deleting hehe Patricia |
| 2009-04-14 6:41 AM in reply to: #2082453 |
Master 1887 Loveland, Ohio | Subject: RE: Lora's First-Timers Women's Group - OPEN sleeping_butterflies - 2009-04-13 11:55 PM Hope everyone had a great weekend! My training went as planned, but the eating did not!!! As I was afraid of, my mother in law loved me through her cooking!!! Ham/prime rib/ cheesy hashbrowned potatoes, mashed potatoes, eggs bacon & sausage!!!! It just never ended!!!! I tried portion control, but seeing how she cooked everything I think I was doomed the moment I walked through her door!!! ; ) The 8 miles on Saturday were tough. Do-able, and finished sprinting, but I found blisters on the back of my achilles and big toe. I was really surprised that I wasn't feeling completely dead after. that was encouraging! However, my 5 miles today were REDICULOUSLY tough. Harder than the 8! That blister on the back of my ankle/heel really got to me. I tried taping and bandaids, but they just rubbed off three strides later..... what a great excuse to quit, BUT I didn't. I finished it off. So, what are the hints to covering up the blister so that I'm not hurting so much by tomorrow or Wednesday??? The totally kill the motivation! Also, the weather is drying up here, and the snow is near completely gone. I'd love to transition to pavement from the treadmill, but I'm not sure if there is a technique to keep from getting shin splints. That is my biggest fear!!! I don't want to hurt more than running already does! What was I thinking that I wanted to confront my nemisis this way???? Sometimes I think I may be a bit crazy! ;o) S~* Yup, Easter meals are just what they are: unavoidable pig-outs. Just savor the food, eat a little less for dinner, and give yourself a clean slate the next day. That bites that your band-aids came off three strides later! Bleh! I've never had a blister problem - yet, thank the Lord, but I did find a post recently about blisters that you should check out. http://www.beginnertriathlete.com/discussion/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=150819&posts=11&highlight=blisters&highlightmode=1#M2029443. I cannot stress enough the importance of a properly fitted running shoe. I actually plan to get into that later with everyone. With regard to shin splints, wow, I guess I haven't had those yet either. HOWEVER, I highly, highly recommend stretching your legs in every way you can think. Only stretch a warm muscle, though. So, after a few minutes into my run, usually at mile-marker 1, I stop my HRM and do some good stretching. I've also started stretching after my runs, too, and this has made a HUGE difference in preventing the level of muscle soreness I used to experience before doing this. |
| 2009-04-14 6:41 AM in reply to: #2082453 |
Master 1887 Loveland, Ohio | Subject: RE: Lora's First-Timers Women's Group - OPEN sleeping_butterflies - 2009-04-13 11:55 PM Hope everyone had a great weekend! My training went as planned, but the eating did not!!! As I was afraid of, my mother in law loved me through her cooking!!! Ham/prime rib/ cheesy hashbrowned potatoes, mashed potatoes, eggs bacon & sausage!!!! It just never ended!!!! I tried portion control, but seeing how she cooked everything I think I was doomed the moment I walked through her door!!! ; ) The 8 miles on Saturday were tough. Do-able, and finished sprinting, but I found blisters on the back of my achilles and big toe. I was really surprised that I wasn't feeling completely dead after. that was encouraging! However, my 5 miles today were REDICULOUSLY tough. Harder than the 8! That blister on the back of my ankle/heel really got to me. I tried taping and bandaids, but they just rubbed off three strides later..... what a great excuse to quit, BUT I didn't. I finished it off. So, what are the hints to covering up the blister so that I'm not hurting so much by tomorrow or Wednesday??? The totally kill the motivation! Also, the weather is drying up here, and the snow is near completely gone. I'd love to transition to pavement from the treadmill, but I'm not sure if there is a technique to keep from getting shin splints. That is my biggest fear!!! I don't want to hurt more than running already does! What was I thinking that I wanted to confront my nemisis this way???? Sometimes I think I may be a bit crazy! ;o) S~* Yup, Easter meals are just what they are: unavoidable pig-outs. Just savor the food, eat a little less for dinner, and give yourself a clean slate the next day. That bites that your band-aids came off three strides later! Bleh! I've never had a blister problem - yet, thank the Lord, but I did find a post recently about blisters that you should check out. http://www.beginnertriathlete.com/discussion/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=150819&posts=11&highlight=blisters&highlightmode=1#M2029443. I cannot stress enough the importance of a properly fitted running shoe. I actually plan to get into that later with everyone. With regard to shin splints, wow, I guess I haven't had those yet either. HOWEVER, I highly, highly recommend stretching your legs in every way you can think. Only stretch a warm muscle, though. So, after a few minutes into my run, usually at mile-marker 1, I stop my HRM and do some good stretching. I've also started stretching after my runs, too, and this has made a HUGE difference in preventing the level of muscle soreness I used to experience before doing this. |
| 2009-04-14 6:45 AM in reply to: #2068936 |
Master 1887 Loveland, Ohio | Subject: RE: Lora's First-Timers Women's Group - CLOSED (PM Me, Though) I've got to clean my house right now as a friend from college is dropping by for lunch and we haven't seen each other since graduation day - 10 years ago! I see we have a couple ladies new to the group. I promise to respond later on this afternoon. We're now up to 20, so I'm gonna go ahead and close the group. If someone really wants in, though, I'll consider it. Have a great morning, everyone! |
| 2009-04-14 6:48 AM in reply to: #2082657 |
Expert 1007 Hattiesburg, Mississippi | Subject: RE: Lora's First-Timers Women's Group - CLOSED (PM Me, Though) lkagop - 2009-04-14 6:45 AM I've got to clean my house right now as a friend from college is dropping by for lunch and we haven't seen each other since graduation day - 10 years ago! I see we have a couple ladies new to the group. I promise to respond later on this afternoon. We're now up to 20, so I'm gonna go ahead and close the group. If someone really wants in, though, I'll consider it. Have a great morning, everyone! Yea!! We officially are a group! Hello everybody and welcome! |
| 2009-04-14 6:58 AM in reply to: #2068936 |
Expert 1007 Hattiesburg, Mississippi | Subject: RE: Lora's First-Timers Women's Group - CLOSED (PM Me, Though) Today will be a busy day, it is one of my full days in the studio with my students, an 8-6 kinda day. The weather is looking to be mid 70"s and sunny, so maybe at the end of the day I can get in a short run. How about everyone else? |
|
|
|
|
View profile
Add to friends
Go to training log
Go to race log
Send a message
View album
CONNECT WITH FACEBOOK