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Originally posted by GregDufour

Can I join?

Originally posted by GregDufour

NAME: Greg


STORY: Well, I'm 31 years old, living in Windsor Ontario. I used to be a very good runner and athlete. Then I graduated university, got a job, gf and VERY LAZY. Ballooned up to 321 pounds. I was getting winded walking up the stairs, so I decided to make a change. I wanted to try something new, but something different from anything my friends were doing. Soooo I decided to train for a Triathlon. Been training since November 4th, 2013. Been greatly enjoying it. My 2014 goal is to complete 2 Triathlon's, along with some 5-10km runs.


FAMILY STATUS: Single, but I have a girlfriend. My father died of a heart attack at age 51 when I was 22 years old and his father died from the same thing at age 50. Mother walks everyday, and is in great health.


CURRENT TRAINING: Currently I train 5 days a week with Wednesday and Sunday off. I got my running back up to snuff quickly, so I'm really focusing on breathing during my swimming and developing stamina on the bike. Haven't ridden a bike since I was 10, so I'm just using an exercise bike because of the weather outside. Going to have to purchase a bike in the spring. Going to introduce weight training in the new year. I work 96 hours over two weeks, plus I have a gf so time in precious for me.


2014 Races: Well I'm doing a 5km run Feb.22 and a 5km run on March.2nd so far. I have many more in my sights.

WEIGHTLOSS: Starting weight Nov.4th: 321, Current weight: 304. 17 pounds in a month! Pretty excited.

Originally posted by PsyTri



Welcome! Sounds like have plenty of motivation to get working. I'll be excited to see your progress. That's a pretty intense shift in your level of activity after a time off and some significant weight gain. How are you feeling so far? Consulting a doctor, trainer, and nutritionist might really support your efforts, too. Glad to have you. (BTW, I love the photo -- I know he's a famous pugilist, but I forget his name).

Originally posted by strykergt

Gary

Quick question hows the weather on Orlando,Fl around 2nd week. Jan,12 to be specific.?

Thanks

Originally posted by PsyTri



That's a few hours north of me, but I'd guess it's pretty nice. Depends on whether there's a "cold snap", but in general, I'd guess between the mid-60's and the high-70's. You might have better luck consulting the Farmer's Almanac!!! Wondering for the Disney Marathon?

Originally posted by PsyTri

Originally posted by PsyTri

Completed my biathlon this morning. 1000 yd pool swim, then a 5k. Need to get faster in the pool swam at 1:51/100 pace. Transition :48. 7:41/mile pace on the 5k. The slow swim time accounted for my low overall place at 14 out of 23 (I know, it was a VERY small local race). However, if you subtract out the swim time, I placed 3rd overall. Was a good challenge and fun.

Originally posted by PsyTri

Completed my biathlon this morning. 1000 yd pool swim, then a 5k. Need to get faster in the pool swam at 1:51/100 pace. Transition :48. 7:41/mile pace on the 5k. The slow swim time accounted for my low overall place at 14 out of 23 (I know, it was a VERY small local race). However, if you subtract out the swim time, I placed 3rd overall. Was a good challenge and fun.

Originally posted by PsyTri

Completed my biathlon this morning. 1000 yd pool swim, then a 5k. Need to get faster in the pool swam at 1:51/100 pace. Transition :48. 7:41/mile pace on the 5k. The slow swim time accounted for my low overall place at 14 out of 23 (I know, it was a VERY small local race). However, if you subtract out the swim time, I placed 3rd overall. Was a good challenge and fun.

Originally posted by PsyTri

Here are the mid-December stats and some highlights. Lookin good, H's & M's, looking good!

Look at SmallTriGirl jumping right into the mix, putting up some seriously solid numbers. Way to go!

Strykergt staying on the top of the heap (by a thread) -- TRIal_of_miles nipping at his heels to regain top overall position but still king of the pool. The next two weeks will be VERY interesting.

Sarah: we'd love to hear from you. Hope your IM went well.

Ransick - A public congrats on meeting your 2013 goal early: 1,000 miles running! Phenomenal. You've got a couple of runners on your heels (Strykergt & I are in the hunt)!

wenceslasz and Fresno_Joe posting some nice numbers yourselves. danywilliams83 is starting to rev his motor. I'm predicting a surge by the end of the year.

Keep up the good work.

Originally posted by ransick



Hey thanks! Looks like I'm going to cap off my year with my only "race" of the year. A last man standing trail ultra. At the top of each hour we take off and run a 4.1 mile loop. If you don't toe the line, you are out. I'm in it for fun. I know a few runners will be running 40+ miles and I won't be one of them. My goal is to run 20 miles which will be my longest run yet.

Originally posted by GregDufour

Weight loss is going fantastic. Started at 321 Nov.4th and now down to 299.5 Dec.15. Got my running back up to 5km a training sessions and I could probably go further, but I don't want to over do it. My swim is coming around as I'm trying some new breathing techniques, and my bike is up to 50 minutes a session. Can't wait to start strength training in the New Year!

Originally posted by GregDufour

Weight loss is going fantastic. Started at 321 Nov.4th and now down to 299.5 Dec.15. Got my running back up to 5km a training sessions and I could probably go further, but I don't want to over do it. My swim is coming around as I'm trying some new breathing techniques, and my bike is up to 50 minutes a session. Can't wait to start strength training in the New Year!

Originally posted by PsyTri



You need your own personal massage therapist at the finish line! What's your target pace? How tough are the trails? 20 miles will be amazing. Let us know how it goes. Would love to read that RR! Very different. Very cool. So much for passing you in December!