Tri Ritter's Mentor Program "Smashin' it 2011" CLOSED (Page 5)

I've see the setups where the straws come up between the aero bars, which I THINK would be awesome?!?

DaveL - 2011-01-11 7:25 PM not sure if this is still open but I guess I can always just cut an paste this into another group if you wont take me

Dave

I live in Barrie Ontario Canada which is about 1 hr north of Toronto. I am 36, I am married and have 2 kids. I recently started back at school taking electrical engineering moving from a career in business / sales. I also work part time. My wife is also in school and works part time.


In September I started running as a stress outlet. The idea of triathlon crept in somehow. I lost a few pounds, ran my first 5km race after a couple of weeks of training and bought a very used tri bike. I figured with my competitive swimming back ground I would be okay in the pool but I guess the 20+ years away from swimming took its toll (no kidding!!) I am currently on the 20 week running focused Olyimpic plan (run 3 times, bike 2, swim 2) I also try to fit in a upper and lower body work out when time permits. Snowboarding also fits in there from time to time as well. Overall I swim like a runner, run like a swimmer but my biking is improving (I think?!)


Goals;

right now I am looking at some sprint distances and an Olympic. I would really like to do the Muskoka 70.3 but that might be a goal for next year. Im 5'8 about 175lbs so I could loose a few but wouldnt really say that loosing weight is a huge goal.

What I am looking for in the group.

Motivation? I think I am doing okay but dont really have anything to measure against so I am a little in the dark

www.facebook.com/dlarocque121

macm - 2011-01-12 12:34 AM I came across this group and noticed a couple of people here are racing in Kemah in April.  If it is not too late, I would like to join...
Name: macm
Story: used to live near the coast, moved to Austin for work and needed something to do that was not fishing or sailing.... So I bought a road bike and entered the Austin triathlon last September.  I did better than planned, but an old college friend beat me by over an hour.  My goal is to improve my olympic time by an hour for the next Austin race and need help sticking to a productive plan for my second race in Kemah.
2011 schedule: April 3 - Kemah Triathlon
September - Austin Triathlon 
why I need a mentor - I tend to become injured quickly and need some help with a dynamic training regimen that can help prevent injury.

triritter - 2011-01-12 6:24 AM

 How many if you would run outside or stick to the treadmill? 

triritter - 2011-01-12 6:24 AM

 It's officially COLD here in Texas it was 23 degrees and freakin' windy on my way to work. I ran outside in some very light snow and a lot of wind yesterday which made my run slower than average, but the work rate was still there. How many if you would run outside or stick to the treadmill? What are your concerns with triathlon?

DaveL - 2011-01-11 9:17 PM

I have a habit of dropping water bottles so I got a profile designs front mounted one like you describe. I have only used it on the trainer but I do find I drink more because it is right there and I can refill it from a water bottle really easily.

This is the small one that I got, it wasnt too expensive either so it might be worth a try.
http://www.profile-design.com/profile-design/products/hydration/all-hydration/aqualite.html

triritter - 2011-01-12 6:24 AM

Hello Group, we are officially closed now. I capped it off around 15. Orginally I wanted less than 10 but the guy Ron said take 10-15 as some of you will be less than communicative in a couple of weeks. I hope you all prove me wrong. I am here to assist you with your triathlon needs and goals with questions you may have and can point you in the right direction. It's officially COLD here in Texas it was 23 degrees and freakin' windy on my way to work. I ran outside in some very light snow and a lot of wind yesterday which made my run slower than average, but the work rate was still there. How many if you would run outside or stick to the treadmill? What are your concerns with triathlon?

DaveL - 2011-01-12 9:36 AM  
On the weekend I set up my little training area in my furnace room. It includes a blackburn trainer, a projector hooked up to my laptop to watch video's - 52 inch screen. I also added a long tube to the spout on a camping water container so I can refill my water bottle on the fly. 2 fans help with cooling. I am really happy with the set up so far and look forward to the sessions.

quincyf - 2011-01-12 9:48 AM

LMAO, will you PLEASE post pix?  I am thinking about a similar setup in my mud room... 

triritter - 2011-01-12 7:43 AM P.S. If your not filling your training log, you better start or you may not like me.

mattpatt - 2011-01-12 2:15 PM Treadmill = Dreadmill to me.    

triritter - 2011-01-12 6:16 AM

Hello MACM, first of all how do you pronounce your name? :) Gateway to the Bay in Kemah, is an awesome triathlon. I did it last year, didn't fair so great but still had fun out there. Why do you become injured so quickly? I would like more back ground on you. How old you are? What you do for work? What is your "average" training week like. Let me know if you have any questions!!!