Dream Chaser's 'Set a Goal and Capture it!' Mentor Group - CLOSED (Page 4)

Hey, how do you all update your BT blog or the forums via smartphones?  I have Droid 2.  Thanks!

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Take into consideration your time commitments first, then look for a plan that fits that.  I have a fairly aggressive 10-12 hour per week training plan that I know for sure I'm not going to always meet, but I'm ready for that.  Many of the free training plans on BT don't have detailed workouts, which is OK but I'd rather have the detail (which is one of the reasons I'm a Silver member).  It's also OK to take one and modify it to your needs.  I also like the longer plans because they really prepare you and if life intervenes for a few days you don't lose 10% of your race prep.

Once you decide on a training plan, focus on what you need to do to be ready to start that plan.  Unless you're doing a "Couch to" program, the plan is going to assume a certain level of fitness.  My plan assumes I could complete an Olympic distance race to start, so I've been using the off-season to prepare for that level of training.  Unfortunately the last 5-6 weeks have been a mess for me workout-wise so I'm a bit behind where I want to me.  Off-season workouts are often used for:

1. Recovery
2. Building a base
3. Addressing limiters
4. Strength Training
5. Working on form

My Nov - Feb plan was to do 3, 4, and 5, then start my official BT plan mid-Feb.

Another thing to consider when choosing a plan is how structured you'd like the training to be.  Some plans follow the same schedule week after week (i.e. long run Monday, swim/bike brick Tuesday, etc.) while some (including mine) don't have any particular pattern.

Let us know what you decide and make sure you log your workouts!

Looking forward to your thoughts,  David.  For me, that's what it's all about:  happy, healthy lifestyle.  Races just add structure to my training, and HECK - Races are fun!!  But I train for all the physical and mental benefits it provides.  Racing is a good motivator and the icing on the cake. 

January Assignment

Okay everyone.  Here is this month's assignment.  Many of you may have completed this already, or have half of it done, but I am strong suggesting we ALL have this accomplished by the end of this MONTH! So we have plenty of time between now and January 31st. 

A.) Book a Destination.  Sign up for a Spring/Summer race.  Sprint tri, 5k road race, Olympic ... no matter the race or distance you must "Pay" for it in full and add it to your BT Calendar.  If you need help picking a race, or adding it to your BT blog, just ask.  Also, if you need help picking a Blog Title, think of something that includes that Race title!!!  This way you will see it everyday and it will help to keep that destination/goal in front of you constantly.  Like they say, Keey your eye on the prize.

B.) Get a Road Map to the Destination.  In other words, pick and commit to a plan.  If you don't have a plan, ask for help.  I will help you find/devise one.  If your race isn't until late summer, myself and other group members will help you devise a "base bulding plan" to get you to the start date of your plan.   

That's it.  Simple.  Book the race: by making the financial commitment it will help motivate you.  Picking a plan is a visual road map that will effectively and efficiently have you arriving at your destination in the easiest most prepared manner.   

Roll Call:

January Assignment

Okay everyone.  Here is this month's assignment.  Many of you may have completed this already, or have half of it done, but I am strong suggesting we ALL have this accomplished by the end of this MONTH! So we have plenty of time between now and January 31st. 

Roll Call:

Name:  Dream Chaser/Bobby/Mentor  Location:  Long Island

Name:  jmhpsu93/Mike     Location:  Baltimore

Name: Kimmax / Marcia    Location: Toronto, Canada

Name:  Sulcus/Shawn      Location:  Douglastown, NY

Name:  RunRene/Rene     Location:  Washington State

Name - Tntexpres / John  Location:  ??

NAME: GRB1 / Greg       Location:  Prarie, WI

Name: Sammeg/Ted     Location:  Miller Place, NY

Name:  Kairus1/Jeff      Location:  LA

Name:  gatjr33/George   Location:  ??

Name:   burningrabbit/Jack    Location:  Wisconsin

Name:  Havajava/??      Location:  Woodmere, NY

Name:  Danielle07/Danielle      Location:  ??

Name:  [email protected]/Don     Location:  IL

Name:  tdl1972/David      Location:  Georgia

Couldn't find location info on Danielle, John, or George.  Welcome to all!!

Good morning, Dreamers!

Still fighting off the effects of my second bout of bronchitis this winter, but going to shovel some snow for some exercise this morning.  Looks like you New Englanders are going to be joining me!

Maybe a lunchtime bike ride at the Y...we'll see how the lungs feel today.

January Assignment

Okay everyone.  Here is this month's assignment.  Many of you may have completed this already, or have half of it done, but I am strong suggesting we ALL have this accomplished by the end of this MONTH! So we have plenty of time between now and January 31st. 

A.) Book a Destination.  Sign up for a Spring/Summer race.  Sprint tri, 5k road race, Olympic ... no matter the race or distance you must "Pay" for it in full and add it to your BT Calendar.  If you need help picking a race, or adding it to your BT blog, just ask.  Also, if you need help picking a Blog Title, think of something that includes that Race title!!!  This way you will see it everyday and it will help to keep that destination/goal in front of you constantly.  Like they say, Keey your eye on the prize.

B.) Get a Road Map to the Destination.  In other words, pick and commit to a plan.  If you don't have a plan, ask for help.  I will help you find/devise one.  If your race isn't until late summer, myself and other group members will help you devise a "base bulding plan" to get you to the start date of your plan.   

That's it.  Simple.  Book the race: by making the financial commitment it will help motivate you.  Picking a plan is a visual road map that will effectively and efficiently have you arriving at your destination in the easiest most prepared manner.