tri808's Spring Pot Luck (CLOSED) (Page 4)

Hawaiimike - 2010-12-23 3:23 PM

Name:  Mike

Background:  Moved to the Big Island of Hawaii 7 years ago.  I was active when I was younger.  After moving out here I fell into a pattern of eating (got up to 230 on my 5'9 frame), smoking a pack and a half a day, and drinking heavy about 5 nights a week.  I finally quit working a side job at a bar and that helped alot, but the weight was still there.  Finally decided a year and a half ago to address the weight situation and started working out and doing Les Mills classes at The Club in Kona.  I was having trouble with my leg strength so I started the spinning class they offer.  Thats when I remembered how much I liked biking as a kid.  Eventually, I got a bike back in July of this year, and witht he friends I made from working out, I found a great riding group which opend me up to other more positive social circles than I had been in before.  4 of the people on the ride this past Saturday are Kona finishers.  I came to realize that I have the opportunity to run/swim/ride on the course of the championship of this sport everyday, and have a base of support. 

Family Status: Married 13 years, no kids

Current Training: Biking 2-3 times a week, slowly building up my running while switching to the pose method.

This years races:
A few 10k's, bike and run portion of an olympic distance race (Lavaman Keauhou). 

Next years race:

Lavaman Waikoloa April 3.  Assuming that goes OK, Honu Half Ironman

Weightloss:

Once I get a six-pack, I'll just maintain, whatever number that is.

Goals for 2011:

Complete those 2 races, and one marathon, as well as the usual feast of local 10k's.

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

Background: 

I'm 37 years old, married with 2 kids.  My husband and I own a technology company (web development and IT) called IntegrityNETworx here in Naples, FL and are entering our 10th year of being in business.  I founded the company in 2001 when I was 8 months pregnant with my daughter as a way to stay home with her.  10 years later we have 3 employees and my husband was able to leave his full time job in 2006 to work with me.  Due to the stress of being self employed and pregnancies, I put on about 50 lbs over 8 years.  I also suffered from depression.  After a year of therapy I started feeling motivated to lose weight in mid 2009.  In May of 2009, I started making small changes in my diet and started walking.  Then I started running a little bit.  I found that I enjoyed it.  I signed up for a 5k in Sept 2009 and it took 44 minutes to complete it (running LOL).  But I kept signing up for them.  Having that carrot out in front of me motivated me to continue running.  Then I got interested in triathlon.  By December of last year I had lost about 50 lbs.  I hired a tri coach and I started working with him in January.  I worked with him throughout 2010 and completed 5 races plus a handful of 5k's and 10k's.  My 5k has come down to about 27 minutes since that first one in 9/2009.  Pretty happy with that improvement. I lost about another 10lbs in 2010 as well.  I went from a size 16 at my biggest to my current size 2.  I have never been this fit in my life or had this much energy.  I am finding that pushing myself constantly beyond my comfort zone in training and in races has given me so much confidence that it is crossing over to other areas of my life:  business, socially and in family life. 

Family Status: Married 13 years, 2 kids ages 4 and 9

Current Training: 6 days a week typically 2x each but I'd like to do 3x each soon.  Right now I'm not swimming because it's cold and we don't have indoor pools in South Florida.  I know that sounds really weird.  People up north can swim year round because they have indoor pools, but not in South Florida LOL!  I'm also focusing on my first half marathon that is in 2 weeks.

This years races:
Danskin Sprint (all women), Naples Sprint, Longleaf Sprint, Englewood Sprint, Miami Man International Distance

Next years race:
Naples Daily News Half Marathon 1/16, Hooters to Hooters Half Marathon March, Danskin Sprint May, Naples Sprint June, An Oly August or Sept, Miami Man HIM November

Weightloss:
60 lbs since May 2009

Goals for 2011:
Focus on performance for the Sprints and Oly.  Finish HIM decently.  More time in saddle.  Better swim technique.

tri808 - 2010-12-25 2:19 PM

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

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?

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... 

Family Status: Newlywed, she's a nurse who works nightshifts so me being out of the house on runs/rides during the day is beneficial to marital bliss

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

Go Tri Sports at Hilton Head Island Sprint May 21

Tri the Midlands Triathlon (Sprint) June 25

Looking for an Olympic in my area as well

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

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

luv2bhealthy - 2010-12-26 2:40 PM

Hi all!  I would like to join this group if possible.  I am very similar to Sue.

Name:  Norma

Story:  I am completely new to tris.  I've been batting the possibility of entering a sprint tri for more then a year.  I am 50 and very active; currently train in taekwondo and am a second degree black belt.  I also teach my own fitness class four days a week (a hybrid interval/total body workout class).  I've run many 5ks and some 10ks.  Haven't been able to wrap my mind around half or full marathons.  I run but I don't love it.  The thought of running long distances doesn't interest me.  I like to be challenged.  Like Sue, I am easily bored so I would not do well trying to slog through longer distances.  I am doing Warrior Dash in March as a challenge and hope to do a sprint tri in May in Austin and one in September in Tyler.  (If you haven't guessed, I live in Texas.)  I've purchased my bike - a Trek hybrid.  Took it out for the first time today, riding a little over 4 miles.  I realize I will have to build up on this because my crotch and shoulders are sore.   Eating and weight are not issues.  I've been at the same weight for the past 5+ years.  Swimming is ok.  I can put my head in water if I have goggles.  I am not a trained swimmer, but can swim in open water with no problem.

Family Status:   Married, with 2 children, 18 & 14. 

Thanks for having this forum!

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!

pistuo - 2010-12-26 5:31 PM Would love to get in this group if there's still room.

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