kaburns1214 and UHCoog's Mentor Group-Closed (Page 4)

kr140.6 - 2013-05-05 11:51 AM So I did Ragnar Cape Cod yesterday: 192 mile relay.  We had a blast!! I was supposed to run 20 miles divided in 3 legs, but I got lost on one leg and definitely added one more mile .  Only one of my teammates had done this kind of race before, so I enjoyed kinda being a mentor to the rest. It took us somewhere around 28 hours.  It was very laid back.  It really is a trip to be running in the middle of the night with a head lamp. 

Awesome!  What did you think of the whole experience?

I did the Monticelloman Olympic near Charlottesville today.  It was hard, I'm pleased with the way it came out.  I finished in 2:48 - 3 minutes slower than my goal of 2:45, but then I didn't have anything really concrete to base the goal on so who knows if it was realistic to start out with.  It was a nice course - rolling hills on both the bike and the run, and a cold (66 degrees) but scenic lake swim.  As I guess I should've expected, I felt reasonably strong on the bike, and sort of useless on both the swim and the run.  Overall, it was a fun, manageably-sized, well-organized event.

I spent all of yesterday obsessing about how to prepare my transitions so I didn't forget anything.  I didn't end up forgetting anything, but I felt like I could've done them faster. 

I'll post a full race report as soon as they post the results so I know my times for the three events and the transitions, but I did want to let the group know that I made it (no longer a TOTAL noob!) and to thank everyone for your advice.  I can only get faster from here!  Cheers!

P.S. - I rewarded myself with a bacon cheeseburger, fries, and a big ol' beer.  That's the reason we do this, after all, isn't it?  

NAME: Colleen

STORY: Hello! My name is Colleen and I am about to be a super-senior at University of Maryland. I am a beginner...as in I have yet to actually compete in a tri. However, I have just started training for my first sprint! I grew up playing sports and loved it, but I kind of lost it when I went to college because I wasn't part of a team. The past two years have been a struggle of trying to stay motivated to continue working out without having an actual goal. This semester I took a swimming class (I have always been a terrible swimmer), and grew to love it. I figured, why not do a triathlon? So the adventure continues...

FAMILY STATUS: I currently live at home with my parents, brother, and sisters.

CURRENT TRAINING:  I am currently trying to increase volume, and am trying to get my body used to exercising regularly so that I can do my first tri in September.

2013 RACES: Warrior Dash May18, Dewey Beach Triathlon Sept 16, Baltimore Half Marathon Oct 12

WEIGHTLOSS: I have never had a huge problem with weight, but I certainly wouldn't mind shedding a few pounds as a bonus. Although training makes me so hungry!

I did the Monticelloman Olympic near Charlottesville today.  It was hard, I'm pleased with the way it came out.  I finished in 2:48 - 3 minutes slower than my goal of 2:45, but then I didn't have anything really concrete to base the goal on so who knows if it was realistic to start out with.  It was a nice course - rolling hills on both the bike and the run, and a cold (66 degrees) but scenic lake swim.  As I guess I should've expected, I felt reasonably strong on the bike, and sort of useless on both the swim and the run.  Overall, it was a fun, manageably-sized, well-organized event.

I spent all of yesterday obsessing about how to prepare my transitions so I didn't forget anything.  I didn't end up forgetting anything, but I felt like I could've done them faster. 

I'll post a full race report as soon as they post the results so I know my times for the three events and the transitions, but I did want to let the group know that I made it (no longer a TOTAL noob!) and to thank everyone for your advice.  I can only get faster from here!  Cheers!

P.S. - I rewarded myself with a bacon cheeseburger, fries, and a big ol' beer.  That's the reason we do this, after all, isn't it?  

I did the Monticelloman Olympic near Charlottesville today.  It was hard, I'm pleased with the way it came out.  I finished in 2:48 - 3 minutes slower than my goal of 2:45, but then I didn't have anything really concrete to base the goal on so who knows if it was realistic to start out with.  It was a nice course - rolling hills on both the bike and the run, and a cold (66 degrees) but scenic lake swim.  As I guess I should've expected, I felt reasonably strong on the bike, and sort of useless on both the swim and the run.  Overall, it was a fun, manageably-sized, well-organized event.

I spent all of yesterday obsessing about how to prepare my transitions so I didn't forget anything.  I didn't end up forgetting anything, but I felt like I could've done them faster. 

I'll post a full race report as soon as they post the results so I know my times for the three events and the transitions, but I did want to let the group know that I made it (no longer a TOTAL noob!) and to thank everyone for your advice.  I can only get faster from here!  Cheers!

P.S. - I rewarded myself with a bacon cheeseburger, fries, and a big ol' beer.  That's the reason we do this, after all, isn't it?  

NAME: Colleen

STORY: Hello! My name is Colleen and I am about to be a super-senior at University of Maryland. I am a beginner...as in I have yet to actually compete in a tri. However, I have just started training for my first sprint! I grew up playing sports and loved it, but I kind of lost it when I went to college because I wasn't part of a team. The past two years have been a struggle of trying to stay motivated to continue working out without having an actual goal. This semester I took a swimming class (I have always been a terrible swimmer), and grew to love it. I figured, why not do a triathlon? So the adventure continues...

FAMILY STATUS: I currently live at home with my parents, brother, and sisters.

CURRENT TRAINING:  I am currently trying to increase volume, and am trying to get my body used to exercising regularly so that I can do my first tri in September.

2013 RACES: Warrior Dash May18, Dewey Beach Triathlon Sept 16, Baltimore Half Marathon Oct 12

WEIGHTLOSS: I have never had a huge problem with weight, but I certainly wouldn't mind shedding a few pounds as a bonus. Although training makes me so hungry!

Hi Scott & Kelly, I would like to join your group please!

Name - Christian

Story - About 6yrs ago with a failing marriage, I began running as an outlet (much cheaper than therapy).  At first it was just that, an outlet, but after a few yrs of running no more than 5miles, a friend asked me to train for a half marathon with her.  Unfortunately she got injured and was unable to complete the training or race, but I did.  It wasn't a pretty race, but I finished, so I decided to see if I could do a full marathon.  I joined a running group and was quickly hooked.  I have completed 3 Full Marathons and 4 Half Marathons in the last 2yrs and I am now an assistant full marathon coach for my running group.

I had been kicking around attempting a Tri and was hanging out with a friend one night talking about this and she said I could totally do TRi's.  At that moment I decided I needed to set a lofty goal if I was going to push myself to do it, so I made the goal of completing a Full Ironman before I turn 50, that gives me 4yrs.  The plan is to do a couple sprint or olympic Tri's late summer early fall with the goal of the Austin Half IM in late Oct.  Then work on the Madison Full IM for Sept 2014!  I'm not fast, but I don't know the word quit, so I will get to the starting line and somehow I will cross the finish line no matter how long it takes!

Family Status - Divorced with two beautiful daughters (16/13).  I do have a very large extended family since my mom was the 5th of 15 kids and a majority live in the Northern Illinois / Southern Wisconsin area hence my choice to do the Madison Full IM!  I will have one huge cheering section!

Current Training - Running about 3 days a week, riding 2 - 3 days a week, and starting a Masters Swim Class at the local YMCA this week.  Also going to be setting up my official BT Training Plan for the Half IM this week.

This Years Races - So far this year I have ran the Austin 3M Half Marathon (PR - 1:50), the Austin LiveStrong Marathon (PR - 4:17), the Austin 1020 (10mi in 1:24), and my 2nd ToughMudder (just for fun).

2013 Races - Running in the Palo Duro Hot Dog 15K (July) with a bunch of other coaches from my running group, the Shiner Half Marathon (Nov), at least two Sprint or Olympic distance Tri's in Aug and Sept as practice for my main goal race for this year which is the Austin Half IM (Oct).

So running and riding I can do.  Was a big cyclist years ago and recently bought a new bike and started riding again (forgot how much I really loved riding)!  My big problem area is swimming!  I can't seem to figure out how to breathe.  Hoping that the Masters Swim Class can teach me how to do this!

Looking forward to being part of this group and entering into the wonderful world of Tri's!

G'night all!

Christian

NAME: HoLiCao (Chad) 

STORY: I am 42 years old, going through all kinds of crazy crap and life changes. Decided to get off the couch and get moving and for some reason thought a triathlon would be a good way to do it. I'm just finishing my junior year of nursing school. The 30 lb. gain for nursing students is no joke. I'm brand new to tris but have registered for a September race.

FAMILY STATUS: I am married to a very supportive wife. I have 2 kids, and will have 3 grandkids by the end of the month. 2nd was born this past January and waiting for the next one to download in a couple weeks or so.

CURRENT TRAINING: Trying to train on all three events as time allows (last final will be on Monday which will help). Following a couch to tri outline.

2013 RACES:  Lake Lanier sprint tri. (Will probably do some 5Ks and may do another sprint.)

WEIGHTLOSS: Yes, please. Currently 5'8", 205 lbs. would love to be down around 180 or less for the race.

WHAT WILL MAKE ME A GOOD MENTEE: I have no idea what I'm doing, but I'm good at listening to people that know better than me and doing what they say.

I did the Monticelloman Olympic near Charlottesville today.  It was hard, I'm pleased with the way it came out.  I finished in 2:48 - 3 minutes slower than my goal of 2:45, but then I didn't have anything really concrete to base the goal on so who knows if it was realistic to start out with.  It was a nice course - rolling hills on both the bike and the run, and a cold (66 degrees) but scenic lake swim.  As I guess I should've expected, I felt reasonably strong on the bike, and sort of useless on both the swim and the run.  Overall, it was a fun, manageably-sized, well-organized event.

I spent all of yesterday obsessing about how to prepare my transitions so I didn't forget anything.  I didn't end up forgetting anything, but I felt like I could've done them faster. 

I'll post a full race report as soon as they post the results so I know my times for the three events and the transitions, but I did want to let the group know that I made it (no longer a TOTAL noob!) and to thank everyone for your advice.  I can only get faster from here!  Cheers!

P.S. - I rewarded myself with a bacon cheeseburger, fries, and a big ol' beer.  That's the reason we do this, after all, isn't it?  

I did the Monticelloman Olympic near Charlottesville today.  It was hard, I'm pleased with the way it came out.  I finished in 2:48 - 3 minutes slower than my goal of 2:45, but then I didn't have anything really concrete to base the goal on so who knows if it was realistic to start out with.  It was a nice course - rolling hills on both the bike and the run, and a cold (66 degrees) but scenic lake swim.  As I guess I should've expected, I felt reasonably strong on the bike, and sort of useless on both the swim and the run.  Overall, it was a fun, manageably-sized, well-organized event.

I spent all of yesterday obsessing about how to prepare my transitions so I didn't forget anything.  I didn't end up forgetting anything, but I felt like I could've done them faster. 

I'll post a full race report as soon as they post the results so I know my times for the three events and the transitions, but I did want to let the group know that I made it (no longer a TOTAL noob!) and to thank everyone for your advice.  I can only get faster from here!  Cheers!

P.S. - I rewarded myself with a bacon cheeseburger, fries, and a big ol' beer.  That's the reason we do this, after all, isn't it?