Beer Drinker Appreciation Society (BDAS)--OPEN (Page 5)

Originally posted by Qua17 Nice job on the swim - thats a good distance! So what did you think of the outcome of the game?

Originally posted by bulfrog Hi Everyone, I'd like to join too if it's not too late. NAME: Bullfrog/Andrew STORY: I've been doing multi sport of some sort for about 7 years now. I decided to lose some weight, as the weight came off I started running, which led to my first half marathon, which led to a duathlon which eventually led to tris. I've done 4 100km Duathlons, 12 sprint triathlons, 1 oly tri, 3 Half Ironmans, and 6 Half Marathons. But I've never had much success due to my weight being up and down so much. I have never been able to make my improvements stick. Which is what I really want to achieve. But I've had fun doing it. I was previously in a Clydesdale mentor group here, which kind of dissolved due to a lack of activity. But when it was going I found it very helpful to be in a group. Also, I'm from New Zealand, so am in the height of our summer, which is a bit different to most of you. FAMILY STATUS: Married for 2 years, with an over excited dog, and child #1 due at the end of June, very exciting. CURRENT TRAINING: Not enough! I've been 7.5-8 hours a week for the last few weeks, looking to up that over the next couple of months. 2016 RACES: Challenge Wanaka half distance in February. 1 sprint in March. and then a broken bone in my hand which derailed things. The Plan for 2017: Raced half ironman #3 last weekend. Aiming for Ironman NZ in march, for which I will be woefully under prepared, but I want to tick that box before the baby arrives. Then will switch to running through the winter and eventally try to keep fitness however I can once the baby's here. BEER/WINE/BOOZE PREFERENCE: I'm partial to a good IPA, or a pilsner. Also a fan of a good red wine. And in my younger, yacht racing days I knocked back the rum and cokes with the best of them. WEIGHT LOSS: I'd estimate about 100kg lost over the last 6-7 years. Unfortunately its the same 25kg 4 times. I'm currently 5kg down from when I started serious HIM training this time around, and hoping to lose another 5-10kg by the time IMNZ rolls around. WHAT WILL MAKE ME A GOOD BDAS MEMBER: Despite being fat and slow, I have done a few tris now, so have some experience I can share, so I think I've got a bit to offer. I'm also hoping to be an active member of the community. And most of all, I can point you towards some amazing NZ beers, a whole new world to experience.

Originally posted by Tavo2311 : My big goal for 2017 is Ironman Santa Rosa on 7.29.17.

Originally posted by Qua17 Welcome back Matt - this was my favorite line from your post!

Originally posted by bulfrog

Hi Everyone, I'd like to join too if it's not too late.

NAME: Bullfrog/Andrew

STORY: I've been doing multi sport of some sort for about 7 years now. I decided to lose some weight, as the weight came off I started running, which led to my first half marathon, which led to a duathlon which eventually led to tris.

I've done 4 100km Duathlons, 12 sprint triathlons, 1 oly tri, 3 Half Ironmans, and 6 Half Marathons. But I've never had much success due to my weight being up and down so much. I have never been able to make my improvements stick. Which is what I really want to achieve. But I've had fun doing it.

I was previously in a Clydesdale mentor group here, which kind of dissolved due to a lack of activity. But when it was going I found it very helpful to be in a group. Also, I'm from New Zealand, so am in the height of our summer, which is a bit different to most of you.

FAMILY STATUS: Married for 2 years, with an over excited dog, and child #1 due at the end of June, very exciting.

CURRENT TRAINING: Not enough! I've been 7.5-8 hours a week for the last few weeks, looking to up that over the next couple of months.

2016 RACES: Challenge Wanaka half distance in February. 1 sprint in March. and then a broken bone in my hand which derailed things.

The Plan for 2017: Raced half ironman #3 last weekend. Aiming for Ironman NZ in march, for which I will be woefully under prepared, but I want to tick that box before the baby arrives. Then will switch to running through the winter and eventally try to keep fitness however I can once the baby's here.

BEER/WINE/BOOZE PREFERENCE: I'm partial to a good IPA, or a pilsner. Also a fan of a good red wine. And in my younger, yacht racing days I knocked back the rum and cokes with the best of them.

WEIGHT LOSS: I'd estimate about 100kg lost over the last 6-7 years. Unfortunately its the same 25kg 4 times. I'm currently 5kg down from when I started serious HIM training this time around, and hoping to lose another 5-10kg by the time IMNZ rolls around.

WHAT WILL MAKE ME A GOOD BDAS MEMBER: Despite being fat and slow, I have done a few tris now, so have some experience I can share, so I think I've got a bit to offer. I'm also hoping to be an active member of the community. And most of all, I can point you towards some amazing NZ beers, a whole new world to experience.

Originally posted by Tavo2311

Haven't checked that one out yet Dave but maybe will. Right now we're finishing up a documentary series on Netflix called Captive. Not bad.

Tonight was a little core strength training and yoga DVD. Monday night was the first day healthy enough for a workout in two weeks. Timing couldn't have been better as it was the first night of the new swim group I've joined. More on that to come. But it was great to be back in the pool.

-Matt

Originally posted by drfoodlove

Nice run at noon today. It wasn't sunny, but at 64F in January, I'll take it!! Run itself didn't feel great. Not sure what it was, but near the end my right groin muscle started to hurt. I ended up cutting the last half mile due to the pain.

Originally posted by Hook'em

With my current run fitness, the runs are going to be horrible for a while - more horrible than normal.  The sooner I get through the grueling first few weeks, the better off I'll be.  

Originally posted by jmhpsu93

Can't wait to see how this goes for you.  There was a lot of grief when it got moved and became IM branded so I'm interested to see/hear your experience.  I've never been too keen on doing an IM, but that one would be on the short list for sure.

Originally posted by bulfrog

Hi Everyone, I'd like to join too if it's not too late.

NAME: Bullfrog/Andrew

Originally posted by jmhpsu93

I had an MRI on my lumbar spine last week and  met with my spine surgeon this morning.  . 

Originally posted by drfoodlove

Sometimes I wonder if I'm crazy, or just dedicated. Running into 30mph headwinds this afternoon was one of those times. Three miles in the books with the pup, who had trouble running in a straight line when there were cross winds. It would have been funny, if she didn't keep cutting me off!!

Originally posted by jmhpsu93

Yeah, that made me laugh out loud too.

Originally posted by aviatrix802

Bullfrog! Welcome!! Dang, I love that name! My trail name is Buckshot! hahaha (given to me by my brother)
I would give my eye teeth to visit your country! So beautiful. I hope that last quake out there didn't affect you - that was something else.
Congrats on the next arrival after your IM (wow!) - very exciting....and you think training makes you tired... hahahha (impending doom laugh).
Seriously, parenthood is amazing. It is a good idea to get the race in before baby comes.
Again, welcome!

Originally posted by Qua17 I am so right there with you. Today I walked for 15 minutes on a treadmill - and it sucked. I had to walk up two flights of stairs to get to the gym and I got winded - and it sucked! I rode a stationary bike for 20 minutes and it wasn't fun. Hard to believe I ran 15 miles last February and I'm so out of shape now. So yes - i couldn't agree with you more.