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STEVE-
Wow, for a two fingered typist you’re really getting the Posts out!

I’m amazed at how many places you have competed!

Caught the Canadianism “eh”…   Have done Multisport and TriSport here in Ontario.  Milton, Gravenhurst, and Huntsville… not the Muskoka Ironman, just to be clear!  The swimming for the Huntsville and Muskoka tri’s are right out my back door so lots of fun to watch, and a good way to have originally been motivated to get started.  Biking events have included Spin the Lakes in Muskoka and Eleuthera Ride for Hope.  I’ve never done a running event, at least not for a few years… since high school.  

Yes, I am now in living in Reston for almost a year full time.  It’s a bit of a culture shock, as life in the DC area seems “Competitive” in general.  Doesn’t seem to matter whether you’re putting your child in some sport, standing in line at the grocery store, or driving… everyone is competitive.  It might not be as bad as that, but it’s definitely not the small town culture I’ve been immersed in for the last 10 years. 

Which brings me to the good and the bad on the Reston connections.  Great to know there’s already a Reston connection, although I confess to fear and intimidation at the mention of those clubs.  I looked them up almost a year ago, and I still have the notes… “Team FEXY - A group of hardcore, really fast guys”… and girls.  I think I stopped at “Hardcore” and “Fast” J.  Aside from the fact that I’m severely out of shape (I got winded carrying the skis to and from the car yesterday), I should probably also mention that the swim group I worked out with in Canada always headed to the pub afterwards for a beer.  So, a little bit of anxiousness associated with groups that have their own team colors, and customized gear and apparel!  That said, I would LOVE to get involved with a group that can accommodate me, now or later when I can move a few feet without requiring a rest break!  Checked the Reston Runners, as per your note, and they seem a bit more tame… but will do a bit more due diligence.

With respect to which sprints… as I wrote my goals I felt I was being a bit non-specific.  That wasn’t out of avoidance, but rather complexity.  I have a 10 year old (today) son, that is about as active as they come.  He swims, does gymnastics, scouts, band, choir, the usual assortment of (very competitive) DC area stuff!  As a participative father, I have Hershey’s Park Choir Trips, Camp Outs, Swim Meets, and other assorted activities dotting my calendar from now well through the next century.  Did I mention I have no life?!  Actually I have a great life, it just involves lots of other children, crazy parents, and non-stop driving… ok, I have no life! 

So with schedule constraints in mind, and the ability to opt out once I get back to Virginia and get the calendar updated…, what I would like to shoot for, is the Tri-Sport Huntsville Sprint on June 25^th.  It’s a bit late in the season, but I think it’s realistic, since school ends a few days before that, and the likelihood of some last minute conflict goes down significantly.  It also gives me almost a full 6 months to go from sloth to athlete, which seems realistic and not as likely to put me in the hospital.  

The balance of the races I had planned to schedule in around the summer vacation travel plans.  Again, a complexity issue, as we go back and forth between Canada, Reston, and Caribbean based on the camp opportunities.  I do sound pretty overextended as I write this, but it’s more like a well-choreographed show… so he says… and in the past I pretty much just looked at what was nearby and coming up, and then signed up for it.  Once I’m in the zone, I love training the different sports because it makes day to day life just so much more enjoyable (carrying the skis back and forth to the car is not such an endeavor) and the opportunity to do the races is just a really great opportunity to be with energetic people who like being outside and active. 

So to summarize, I am a highly motivated individual terrified of committing to team FEXY who has no life and needs a training partner. J  I think I will now have to add depression to my list of things to overcome when I get back home from the holiday travel!

PS – Will set a goal to get the other sprints on the calendar by February.  I am also putting my training plan into place and will post the details, including nutrition goals, etc., etc.  I want to establish at least some credible commitment!

Wow, I need to do some catching up in a hurry!  Here is my bio:

NAME: Lori

STORY: High level college and adult league tennis player for 25 years.  Took up running after graduating from college and completed several 10-Ks, a couple of half marathons, and a 20-miler.  Injured my hip training for my first marathon--never made it to the starting line. 

Volunteered at the inaugural IM Wisconsin in 2002.  Continued to volunteer at IM WI and started to ponder the possibility of doing a triathlon.  Started swim lessons in Feb 05 with a local swim coach. Learning to swim was way out of my comfort zone--a major accomplishment. I went from not being able to do one length to completing an Ironman swim.  Swimming is still my major weakness.  Completed IM Wisconsin in 2008 with my hubby at age 50, albeit very slowly! 

Completed sprint tris and one Ironman.

Currently retired and taking care of an elderly parent.

FAMILY STATUS: Married / Husband Eric (training partner for biking)/ Two terrier mutt dogs

CURRENT TRAINING: Doing the minimum--plan to kick it up a notch after the holidays. Currently doing a coached Performance Based Cycling class 2x/week.  Planning on an additional bike, 2 runs, 2 swims, and some strength and yoga each week.  Will start an open water swim class in mid-May. 

LAST YEAR'S RACES: Two half marathons and one quarter marathon.  No tris due to health issues and some major life events.

2011 RACES: The plan includes the Lake Monona 20K run in May, Madison/Green Bay Half Marathon in May, sprint tri in June (Lake Mills or Verona), HIM in July (Door County), a sprint in Aug (Oshkosh or Silver Lake).  Fall half/full marathon in October(Haunted Hustle).  Perhaps another half marathon in August for training purposes (Madison Mini).  Would love to break 2 hours for a half marathon this year!

WEIGHTLOSS: Just right but need to regain some lost muscle.

I do come from mostly a running background and it is my strength.  Very new to both cycling and swimming.  Strong background in strength training.  Really looking forward to working with the group and getting some sage advice and a few kicks in the seat of the pants when needed!

STEVE -

Yes swimming is very important for me right now i have been putting it off all year long so i want to stay in it as much as posible this coming year. I do have a set training that i do in the pool with drills and alll that good stuff. I use the Part One of a Five-Month Beginner Swimmer Series
By Sara McLarty. You can find it on the home page of BT i am on the 4th week of the first month. It is very good training in the pool and i recomend it to everyone for sure.

The Rollers are fun i just got them this month and i was without riding my bike for over 2 months you know since this cold weather started here in utah.. Since you will start on the rollers in this new year hopefully you might be able to give me some training tips that you use on the rollers.
Right now i just get on and ride for about 10 or 20 min ( still trying to get my balance on them ) I still cant watch tv while riding that is my goal for january..

I will for sure also stay off the trying to fly thing, wouldnt want to miss my first tri..

Today 20 min on the Rollers followed by a 3 mile run on the treadmil in my boring basement


Manfred

PS. I try to log most of my workouts on here so if you want to check them out and give some feedback that would be great.

Thanks for the work you put in too this forum Steve.

Hi all, realised that my bio didn't look quite like everyone else's, so going to just add some more info bits:

Family Status: Single.   But I don't have to upset anyone by training, so have to see that as a positive.

Goals: Aiming for an eventual IM, because I was thwarted in my attempt to do that in 2007/8, again in 2008/9 and then realised it wasn't going to happen on this round. So, doing little events for this year, building up to some sprints in April-ish, which is really the end of our season in NZ. Then, hopefully next summer will be competing some Olys and possibly a HIM depending on where I'm at. After that, I'll start thinking Iron-thoughts again and see where I end up. I turn 40 in 2012, so that might be a good goal to have; do my IM just after my 41st birthday. Will see!

I'm just so inspired by the stories of everyone in this group. I can't wait. I think it's going to be great. And, given that you guys are in your off season, please feel free to get excited for li'l me down here in NZ doing my wee tris! I'll be living vicariously through y'all during your summer when I'm freezing my cleats off down here!

Jac

Steve, going by the friendliness and supportiveness of this group, I reckon we've all got your back. Don't wear your fingers out! Everyone seems awesome, so we'll take care of each other if you need a coffee break or have to do something as radical as have a life of your own!

Thanks for putting in so much effort.

Jac