Beer Drinker Appreciation Society 2 - Closed (Page 5)

Ok, let's see if I can remember the important bits:

STORY: Swam and raced bikes in high school, but had entirely quit by college. In grad school I started running just to get outdoors a little, we had a nice x-c track that I labored around until I could jog the whole 3 miles at once. First 5k, then 15k, then half marathons, and finally got up the nerve to sign up for a sprint tri last October. They canceled the swim at the last minute due to rough water, but I rode and ran and was hooked. My 5-year-old actually beat me to it this spring and did his first triathlon (the 3-year-old did a trike-and-run, and the aloof 8-year-old decided it looked like fun after all and now wants to do one this summer).

CURRENT TRAINING: I run a lot, because that's what I know how to do. Trying to work in some cycling, although I sold my road bike in the 90's and just have mountain bikes now (put skinny tires on one and called it good). Don't have regular pool access, I usually get to our local college once a month or so - as long as I keep it slow I can do a few thousand yards at a go, so I haven't worried about that too much. Have been doing a lot of strength work lately to get in shape for Tough Mudder, but I'll probably scale that back after this week (see below).

2013 RACES: Doing Tough Mudder Jacksonville this coming Saturday (momentary lapse of common sense), then signed up  for 3 sprint tri's in June, July and August though I may upsize one or two to Oly's if I feel ok after the first one.

BEER: I like to go for whatever is local, but if I have a choice I'll spring for the darker stuff - I'm a sucker for anything that has "black" in the name.

Did someone say IPA's?

Hello, I looks like I'm a little late. Can I still join your group?

Bio to come.

Octavio

Never too late! 

IPA lover, I vote you in! 

Andres - We'd love to have you!  You'll be joining 2 other Floridians, a couple of Americans scattered between Washington State and Massachusetts, and a ton of Canadians.  Luckily we all love beerand it not only unites us but serves as a source of motivation.  

Looking forward to supporting you as you move towards your goals.

Octavio - Welcome to the BDAS!  We have a nice mix of newbies and vets in this group so there is definately a place for you.  And the fact that you love a good IPA doesn't hurt

Post a bio when you get a chance - I look forward to reading it and learning about you. 

Welcome to the group and congrats on the weight loss!  Hows your training for the Sprint going?

Most important question - Roll Tide or War Eagle?

Evening all - Sorry I don't have more time tonight to catch up on everything that was posted today - wow, it's been busy in the BDAS! I promise to catch up tomorrow and I will also make a new chart with everyones name.

Managed to get in a short recovery ride tonight.  I won't lie - I'm a little sore from Sunday's Sprint.  Tomorrow morning - I plan on getting in a recovery run as well as a nice easy swim.

I ate well today so I celebrated with a Burning River IPA from Great Lakes Brewery in Cleveland.  Pretty tasty!

Good night!

That's very encouraging Alex.  Each run becomes a stepping stone for your next.  Way to go.

Name: Octavio Ortiz

Story: I grew up playing soccer and riding BMX's until I had knee surgery 8 years ago. Tried to continue playing soccer but too many frequent ankle sprains steered me into running. I began running late 2011 and I completed 7 half marathons but not without injuries. I decided I would introduce biking into my exercise routine at the beginning of this year, I bought my first road bike and love it. I noticed I can recover faster from a ride vs a run, a couple of months ago and with some encouragement from my GF I decided I would give triathlons a try. Unfortunately I do not known the proper way to swim free style but I'm currently taking swim lessons and hope to complete my first tri in September.

Family Status: I live with my GF and her 12 year old son, we've been together for 5 years.

Current Training: My current training is focused on swimming lessons and getting to the pool on my own to practice what I've learned. I still focusing on running since I have a couple races coming up but because a nagging plantar fasciitis injury I've been focusing on biking.

THIS YEAR'S RACES: January skipped HM due to ITB issues, March Hot Chocolate 15K and SD HM, April skipped La Jolla HM due to the plantar fasciitis, June 1st 66 mile bike race, June 23rd Mammoth HM, August AFC HM, September 22 Tri Rock SD (depends if I'm good to go with the swim) Sprint or Oly. Maybe one more half before Thanks Giving and there's potential for a sprint or two before september if my swim is good enough.

BEER PREFERENCE: IPA's, Belgians, Saisons, Sours (budget permitting), Strong Ales.

Weight Loss: Went up to 265 after surgery and was stuck there until last year, I'm currently at 250 but I would love to drop to 190. I need to make a drastic change in my eating habits but I hate counting calories. 

12 out 16 folks, that is the challenge for the rest of May. Need 12 workouts but they must be swim, bike or run. Min. 20 minutes run/bike. Min. 30 minutes bike. Brick counts 1 only...

Who is on board?

Sorry swim/bike/run this time. gotta be doing at least 2/2/2 per week right?

Plus you can count today towards the challenge so you will have 17 days...

All a board! 

I may do all 12 runs, as the bike is not well, and the water is still pretty chilly.  Does today count?

WAR EAGLE all the way.  Came to Auburn for school some 20 years ago and never left. 

Training for the sprint is going pretty well.  If I can just figure out how to swim more than 100 meters at a stretch I think I'll be ok.

I'm up for the May Challenge.  No time limit on swim?  I'm doing about 15 min pool workouts at the moment.

My bad, add 5 to your swim and you are good! You can do it!

Today counts! Hey any swim in a lake for people in Canada or near the canadian border counts as 2 for freezing your butt off! 

Question: How do you know when it's a hard workout?

Answer: When you throw up a tad in your mouth near the end.

1800 yards in the pool followed by 50 hard minutes of strength training with only 30 seconds between sets and exercises.  I was so spent when I left the gym I had to sit in my car for 15 minutes before I could hold the wheel to drive home.

Your group appears to be open, is this still the case?

Every time I see this mentor thread it makes me thirsty. I may as well join the party if you have room!

Good evening folks, and hello to our new members.  If you like beer, and training, you'll fit in just fine.

Today, recapping:  Trainer Road's 8 Days in California, Day 3.  Hello Pain and Suffering, my two new friends.  Followed that up with a 4 mile brick at (or attempted) tempo pace.  Add Agony to Pain and Suffering.

Seriously though, the 8DC is some of the most fun I've had on the trainer to date, and chasing that bad is keeping me on the trainer, even if it is 85 degrees outside and it begs for an outdoor ride.  

I also borrowed some clip-on aero bars, so I'm making small adjustments to the new position.

T-Minus 11 days until my first race, so things are going well.  

Thanks, trying to catch up now that I have a little more time. Questions on general conduct/etiquette, I'm completely new at this; I read through the instructions on mentor forums but didn't find all the answers I was looking for:

1. Will post questions, etc. when they seem appropriate, but is there any regular routine that you follow? I see the weekly goal sheets, do people just reply and fill in their weekly goals?
2. I did check my training log access and I believe I'm set to allow any registered BT member to view, but let me know if not.
3. Any other etiquette things that I'm not aware of? I know that's a broad question, I guess more of a request that if I do something dumb someone please let me know, it's a safe assumption that I don't mean to be rude, just ignorant or inept.

Good night all, looking forward to a great season of triathlon (and beer) this summer!

Andres