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Veteran ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Hawaiimike - 2010-12-23 3:23 PM Name: Mike Next years race: Lavaman Waikoloa April 3. Assuming that goes OK, Honu Half Ironman Once I get a six-pack, I'll just maintain, whatever number that is. Complete those 2 races, and one marathon, as well as the usual feast of local 10k's. Hi Mike, Congrats on the weight loss and the healthier life style! And how cool is it that you get to be with Kona finishers! |
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Veteran ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() melbel1038 - 2010-12-23 8:01 PM Hi! Can I join? I like fun too. You made me LOL a couple of times on the forum. Name: Melanie Next years race: Wow! Amazing job! ~Pauline |
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Member ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Hey there just checking in to see if you're at your max number yet? I'd love to join in the fun if you've got room for one more! |
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Veteran ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() tri808 - 2010-12-25 2:19 PM DirkP - 2010-12-24 4:34 PM Here is a list of everyone in the group so far. We are just waiting on pdc33 to get his profile on here with a name. J - tri808 Mike - Hawaiimike John H - Jilah Sue - drsues Melanie - melbel1038 Eric - neuronet Mindy - swimmindy Hamlet - PrinceofDenmar Jarrod - Garrunning - pdc33 Sabrina - Sawood2007 Roy / Roydavis33060 Thanks for the list Dirk. I appologize in advance that I am horrible with remembering names. It will take me a little while, but I promise to get the hang of it. In the mean time, if you don't want me to address you as your "handle/screen name", please end your post with your name. HawaiiMike, swimmindy, and DirkP being the exceptions.... ![]() ~J Can anyone add their pic, or do you have to be a paying member? It's been a while since I've been on the site and I was thinking it was the later. ~Pauline |
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Master ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() I think anyone can a pic. All the way at the top of the page under "settings" then "account settings" then "profile image" |
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Extreme Veteran ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() went for a run a while ago, no trail this time, road. leg felt fine, a tiny little pain just noticeable because I was looking for it, other than that it was great, weather is dropping, high 30s. (that is cold for us). |
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Extreme Veteran ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Would love to get in this group if there's still room. |
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Extreme Veteran ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() it still says open...so I hope you can get in. |
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![]() Wow...people have been active today...which is great. Looks like we got a lot of new members as well. |
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![]() melbel1038 - 2010-12-26 6:21 AM Gosh all you young'ns are beginning to make me feel old ![]() Yesterday I took some "me" time and rode my bike up to starbucks (12 miles each way). Was a nice diversion. Everything and everyone were exactly how I left them LOL when I returned. Then today I did 11 mile run. I have a half mary in 3 weeks. Today felt good. As far as my training plan goes, I'm feeling a bit lost right at the moment. I had a coach all of 2010 and can no longer afford him. Happy I had him while I did because I feel like I learned a lot, but for now I gotta do this on my own. Since about Thanksgiving I've been focusing on running for the half marathon. Have not been swimming at all. I think my last swim was about 3 weeks ago, maybe longer since it's been coldish here in SW FL (I know I won't get much sympathy LOL). Have been riding once or twice a week. I plan to choose and start a BT plan the last week if January. I'm not really sure what plan I should choose, because I'm currently riding and running at the distances I did for the Miami Man Olympic in November. I have another half marathon in March. My first 2 tri's are sprints in May and June and the only other firm plans after that are Miami Man again (as a HIM) in November. I'd like to fit an Oly in there somewhere, but I haven't found a good one yet in Florida for Aug or Sept. Anyway so looking at plans and I don't know if from now until June I should do some Oly plan with longer runs worked in for my half marathons (even though I don't technically have an Oly in mind yet) and then switch to a HIM plan around July? I too am surprised by the "youth" in this group. But age is just a number right? As far as plans, I think the first thing a coach will ask you are What are your goals? What are your most important goals? What are your strengths? What are your weaknesses? Answer those 4 questions first, and it should give you an idea on what type of plan to choose. Lets face it...we can't have everything. I find that I do best when I focus on the one or two things I really want most...then let everything else fall where they may. |
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![]() Tripopo - 2010-12-26 6:49 AM If there is still space I'd like to join... Name: Tripopo/Kirk Background: I'm 29 and work in law enforcement and was transferred about a year ago to the bike patrol which I have been enjoying. I am currently on a waiting list for a federal job and need something to keep me interested while trying to maintain physical fitness standards to be approved for hire. I have no competitive race experience per say. I grew up in the water as a competitive springboard diver, lifeguard, swim/dive instructor, beachgoer and avid angler. The last year or so I have been running on a regular basis for the tests but haven't participated in any actual races, short foot races on the job not withstanding, due to being sidelined for kidney surgery. I have a fairly strong base (I think) in all three sports just need to put them together. My biggest hurdle will be road bikes and my schedule, rotating shifts random court appearences etc... currently I ride a Trek mountain bike for work and have a 1984 trek 500 I took from my dad that I am tunning up, I have been trained as one of the bike mechanics for the Department so any questions about maintenace/fixes I might be able to help, until I can purchase a newer model... Current Training: Still maintaining and improving for the tests, chinups pushups situps plus sprints and runs, and once I get my bike fully operational will start on that, not sure where to start on training, I average about 6-12 miles a week running and depending on the day anywhere from 10 to 30 miles on the bike at work, although not really in the "workout" style 2011 races: Get to the Green 5k in Columbia SC March 19th Weightloss: Hovering around 180 (6"1') but would like to be closer to 170. Goals for 2011: Complete a Sprint sub 1:30 and complete an Olympic Welcome Kirk I too was considering federal law enforcement (FBI) a few years ago and was familiar with their physical fitness tests. I didn't actually pursue it though. Anyway...my best initial advice is to build your running fitness through volume. I think it's a 1.5 mile run if I'm not mistaken? Either way...focus on running farther at an easy pace rather than trying to repeat the 1.5 mile test over and over again. We can discuss this in more detail later...but there is a famous saying on this website about running. Run more...mostly easy...sometimes hard. |
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![]() kristenv73 - 2010-12-26 11:16 AM Hello, My name is Kristen. I would like to join this group if possible. I am COMPLETELY new to triathlons. Backround: I am 37 years old. I am not married and have no children so I have tons of time to train. I used to be a proffesional equestrian (rode jumpers) so I thrive on training and competing. After many injuries I retired from my equestrian career and went back to college to become a teacher. Many surgeries and alot of time off gave my body time to heal but I also gained a ton of weight. Over the past four months I have lost a good portion of the weight by altering my eating habits, quitting drinking, and working out daily. I am starting to crave structured training and competition again so I thought I might try triathlons. I am a very strong swimmer, ok on the bike, but a horrible runner. I still have about 50lbs to go to be at my ideal weight so I am hoping once I get there running will be easier. I live in Ohio so outdoor training is somewhat of a challenge right now. I do belong to a gym and do 45 minutes of cardio and 20 minutes of weights every day. So far my plans are to do a mini sprint in May, A sprint relay August 7 (I am swimming), and a sprint triatholon (I may try to do the regular tri if I can get fit enough)at the end of august. I may try to do some indoor competitions in Feb. and May and add another triathlon mid summer. I just need someone I can ask questions. I have no idea what I am doing!! I have started following a beginner trialthlon training schedule but it seems a bit too easy, except for the running. Do you have any tips on how to make myself a better runner? any ways to condition my body for running? My surgeries were on my knee and ankle so I think the impact of running bothers me sometimes. I am determined to work past it, I know I can!!! Any advice would be appreciated!! Thanks Welcome Kristin. I saw that Dirk helped you out with your initial question and I agree. I'll try to get back to you, but I'm just trying to get caught up on everything before getting to bed...LOL. |
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![]() luv2bhealthy - 2010-12-26 2:40 PM Hi all! I would like to join this group if possible. I am very similar to Sue. Welcome Norma, As far as your new bike being uncomfortable, you may want to make sure your seat height is proper. For hybrid bikes, there shouldn't be a lot of adjusting needed since they are designed to be comfortable...but a seat that is too high or low can cause some discomfort. If you are pedaling normally...at the bottom of each stroke, you should have a slight knee bend. Maybe about 10 degrees. You should never lock your knees at any point during the pedal stroke while seated. |
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![]() hollybushellehill - 2010-12-26 4:23 PM Hey there just checking in to see if you're at your max number yet? I'd love to join in the fun if you've got room for one more! You're in if you still want to. Just post a bio. |
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![]() pistuo - 2010-12-26 5:31 PM Would love to get in this group if there's still room. You bet...post a bio when you get the chance. |
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![]() Ok...now that the group is closed...I'll go over this one more time. This is OUR group. Not mine. Anyone who wants to answer a question or share their experiences regarding a question is more than welcome to. I'm not an expert...so I will count on everyone to chip in, and I think that adds to the fun of this group. If you have any suggestions on topics...or how we should run this group...by all means...suggest away. We will do this group how you guys want to do it. The best way for me or anyone else to help you with your training is to log your workouts. So take advantage of that if you can. My logs are up to date as of about June 2009. You wouldn't believe how many times I have gone back to my workouts in 2009 to see how I have progressed. Looks like we've got about 20 members...so please try to end your posts with your name, or nickname...unless it's obvious from your screen name. Unless you want to be referred to as your SN. ~J |
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Extreme Veteran ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Hey all! I had a sprint tri today! We were in a downpour in New Zealand so the roads were flooded pretty quickly, and the run was on packed dirt by the lakeside (which quickly became an epic muddy slip-n-slide). I can't say how I did, the results aren't up yet and there weren't any chips for timing... it was more of a casual "yell out your number when you exit T1 and when you enter T2" sort of business. Very casual!! But I had an insane amount of fun slipping, sliding, and generally rediscovering my racing passion! I had been overwhelmed by the ironman training the last few months and it was good to do a quick and dirty triathlon! It's got me excited for the upcoming big one! How was everyone's weekend? |
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Veteran![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Rode the bike for 30 minutes and ran a 5K. Great way to start the day! |
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Master![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Krystyna, Congrats on the race! Make sure you let us know your results and post a race report so we can read all about it. That sounds like an incredible race. This must have been like some type of an Xterra race then. I would like to try an off road tri sometime but I lack the real bike for it right now. I have a lead sled I could use but it has to weigh 35lbs/15kg and its an OLD one too. I have only done 2 races and both of then Oly's so I can't relate to going long. I am planning at least one sprint in 2011 just to try it out. I would like to see how I could handle (as J called it in the last group) "pain management." I certainly have the fitness for the sprint distance but I don't know about handling all the pain. Pauline, Nice job on the ride and run! This was a Brick workout then? That's not exactly how I would like to start my day. I have to slide into the brick kinda slowly. ya know......sneak up on 'em. Will, Welcome to the group. I was checking out you pics on your profile. Where are they from? Was this mission work? Edited by DirkP 2010-12-27 8:14 AM |
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Member![]() ![]() | ![]() I was able to go on a short bike on Christmas (short meaning about 8 miles against wind), but the weather has been insane here since then. Unfortunately I'm at my parents house with no gym access or my med ball and stuff. It was raining sideways and the wind is keeping me off the bike today ![]() ~Mindy |
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![]() | ![]() Hey all, hope everyone is enjoying the holidays! Enjoyed 3 days off from training but will be back at it tonight. We just got about a foot of snow, the school pools are closed and I need a new part for my trainer so it looks I’ll be hitting the treadmill tonight! |
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![]() melbel1038 - 2010-12-27 1:52 AM Updated...I hope I didn't miss anybody tri808/Jason Jilah/John H. Hawaiimike/Mike drsues/Sue melbel1038/Melanie neuronet/Eric swimmindy/Mindy Prince of Denmar./Hamlet Garrunning/ Jarrod Roydavis33060/ Roy Sabrina / Sawood2007 dirkp / Dirk mparson76/Mark bwanzer / Bryan krystyna47/Krystyna wynee2000 Tripopo/Kirk kristenv73/Kristen luv2bhealthy/Norma pdc33/Pauline hollybushellehill Thanks for the list! I think you got everyone |
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