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RockTractor - 2011-02-14 12:14 PM Thanks Kelly for opening up the "door" for one more! Name: RockTractor (Jay) Story: Like Kelly, I come from a competitive swimming background. I swam in high school, summer leagues, and even a short time at college level. Because I was lacking in focus, at the time, academics and fitness were replaced with partying and general "dumb-assery". I bounced around a bit trying to find a direction and eventually I ended up in the military (USAF). While enlisted, I got married, had a daughter, and got my life back on track. A few years later my marriage ended in divorce and shortly after that my enlistment ended. I returned to school (Purdue) and graduated in 1997 with a degree (BSEE). I took a job in Albuquerque, NM (where I still reside) working for Honeywell (where I still work and met my current wife). Family Status: I have been happily married to my second wife for over 7 years. We don't have any children together - just our crazy dog (Abbie). My daughter from my previous marriage is now 21 and has a little boy (I'm a Grandpa!) that is way too cute for words. Current Training: I run, bike, and swim as time permits. Currently, this amounts to anywhere from 6 to 10 hours a week. My current monthly goals are set in terms of distance (200 mi bike, 60 mi run, 12 mi swim). These numbers seem to sufficiently challenge me to reach on a monthly basis. I train with intensity (I'm always trying to best myself on pace, distance, hills, power, etc) but, I lack any real plan or focus. I know I could use my time more wisely and that is what I am currently trying to figure out. 2010 Races: Las Palomas Olympic (Rocky Point, Mex), Jay Benson Sprint (Albuquerque, NM), SharkFest Swim (San Francisco, CA), Santa Fe Sprint (Santa Fe, NM), and Elephant Man Olympic (Elephant Butte, NM). Planned 2011 Races: Las Palomas Olympic (Rocky Point, Mex), Jay Benson Sprint (Albuquerque, NM), SharkFest Swim (San Francisco, CA), Las Vegas Rock and Roll HM (Las Vegas, NV), and (more than likely) Soma HIM (Tempe, AZ). Schedule permitting, I may try to fit in the Santa Fe Sprint (Santa Fe, NM), and the Elephant Man Olympic (Elephant Butte, NM). Weightloss: My journey started the Monday after Thanksgiving in 2006. That day I stepped on the scale and weighed in at 220 lbs. A decision was made: To drive myself to lose weight, I would sign up for and complete a triathlon. That race was the 2007 Jay Benson Sprint... race time 1:22:48. (That race is now my "benchmark" race and have PR'ed it every time I return. My 2010 race time was 1:05:35 and am hoping again to beat that this year.) My current weight is 170 lbs (-50 lbs!) and am working towards a race weight at Las Palomas (04/30/11) this year of 160 lbs. At 160 lbs, I hope to enter "maintenance mode" as far as weight goes. What Will Make Me a Good Mentee: I have a huge appetite for learning and would like to gather a bit of focus on my training. I have been hanging around (mostly lurking) BT for a little while and am always impressed and inspired by many who post here. I'm am hoping that this mentor group can take that to a more personal level.

Artist - 2011-02-14 1:32 PM 47 is shorts weather!

Artist - 2011-02-14 11:32 AM
47 is shorts weather!

abqtj - 2011-02-14 10:06 PM Had to share this...I surprised Diane for Valentine's Day with a visit from the Isotopes (AAA Baseball) mascot, Orbit. He brought a voucher for two tickets, chocolate, and a card:

 

abqtj - 2011-02-14 8:06 PM

Had to share this...I surprised Diane for Valentine's Day with a visit from the Isotopes (AAA Baseball) mascot, Orbit. He brought a voucher for two tickets, chocolate, and a card:

abqtj - 2011-02-14 5:03 PM
Jay left out the part about inspiring me to try triathlon and pushing me to train

RockTractor - 2011-02-15 9:31 AM Today was day two of trying out the AM workout and I feel I am failing to reap the benefits that are supposed to come with them: "waking up", "energized for the day", "jump start the metabolism", etc. Honestly, I feel tired and am dragging my butt around work. What might I be missing?

RockTractor - 2011-02-15 8:27 AMHow in the world did you line that up?

uhcoog - 2011-02-15 8:44 AM
Caffeine??? 

Seriously as someone who has worked out at or around 5 AM for a couple of years now it takes about a week for your body to make the shift.

abqtj - 2011-02-15 8:45 AM

Saw it in the paperand checked the website Best $70 ever spent for valentine's...diane loved it!

RockTractor - 2011-02-15 10:03 AM LOL - I'm trying really hard to keep my caffeine intake constant through this. Thanks for the feedback. I have committed myself to stick with it this week - so, we'll see what happens. The problem I may have is that due to my work schedule I really only have the time in the AM every-other week (unless I want to get up at 4:30 am - no thanks). Do you think this is regular enough to get my body "used to it"?

uhcoog - 2011-02-15 11:10 AM

My alarm goes off at 4:20.  What are you trying to say?!?!?!?!

I think you can adjust.  It's wholly user dependent though.  I made it work when my daughter was a newborn since it seemed like the only "safe" time to escape the house.  Just kinda stuck since the gym and roads tend to be empty at that time.

jarvy01 - 2011-02-15 11:15 AM When do you go to bed when you get up at 4:15 ?????  Wowza.  The earliest I wake up is 5:15, and those workouts are pretty weak.  I'm going to have to suck it up though, because my youngest is dropping his morning nap, so I won't have the 9:30-11:00 block available anymore.  Boo!

Honestly....I think my risk of running injuries goes way, way up the earlier I do my workout.  It takes forever for me to wake up.

I think I need to start counting calories again.   My nutrition has slipped the last 2 weeks.  I feel sooooo hungry all the time. 

jarvy01 - 2011-02-15 12:15 PM When do you go to bed when you get up at 4:15 ?????  Wowza.  The earliest I wake up is 5:15, and those workouts are pretty weak.  I'm going to have to suck it up though, because my youngest is dropping his morning nap, so I won't have the 9:30-11:00 block available anymore.  Boo!

Honestly....I think my risk of running injuries goes way, way up the earlier I do my workout.  It takes forever for me to wake up.

I think I need to start counting calories again.   My nutrition has slipped the last 2 weeks.  I feel sooooo hungry all the time.