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That's good to know, I'm just over 190lbs and 6ft and was thinking about getting p2c. Maybe I have to consider the BMC (since i'm stuck picking between the 2 with my store credit).

Being fit feels better than fat... seeing my kids graduate (I was told that it probably wouldn't happen if I continued some of the lifestyle choices I had made a few years ago). Other peoples logs, seeing how much more volume people are doing than me is humbling. Spin class motivation comes from being in the back row with a bunch of coeds leading the way

I think about my goals for the year and remind myself that I always feel better once I'm out there. Betsy helps me a lot too when I'm not looking forward to a workout and reminds me that going out is better than nothing. I have a competitive side and she knows how to push those buttons as well so she'll throw out thinks like "your competition is biking right now"...

I guess I'll answer my own question since I do manage to get myself out there almost every time.  First off, it is a huge stress reliever.  I am in a very stressful position and if I didn't have some way to burn off the stress well...someone would be going to jail probably.  I also like to eat.  So, I eat to train and train to eat.  It is circle but it is what it is.  I guess I am somewhat competitive with myself as well.  I love seeing my numbers increase for the month, my times improve, etc etc.  I also like new challenges.  So last year it was learning how to swim (who knew that would be such a long term plan).  This year it will be HIM's and the year after an IM.  Not sure where I will find myself after that, maybe I'll do it all over again but on a tri bike this time 

My family has a bad history of health issues so when I went to the doc's office year and a half ago and the doc told my wife to "trade me in" because i was sick all the time I decided it was time to make a change. I want to see my kid grow and have fun doing it. Plus I'm a gear freak..

Does anyone have a recommended bike workout plan? I finally have the computrainer up and working and I love it. I noticed that I'm out of bike shape big time (from the summer/fall). Also does anyone use the spin scan on the CT? The guy who helped me fix the CT said my scan should be flat as a pancake (consistent power throughout the stroke) on one screen and a circle on the other. I've been trying and not being successful.

I am doing Jorge's winter challenge (you can find it on the challenge forum), and it is kicking my behind.  I feel much stronger on the bike based off this program.  You can start it at any time or just skim through all his plans and pick and choose ones to do. 

I am lucky to have a great workout partner in Tif.  She is a great motivator and sometimes it is get your ace up and moving or I will kick it.  We do a very good job of reminding each other that we will feel much better once we are out the door and running, biking, or swimming.  It works out, most of the time, that one of us is motivated when the other isn't...and that is good.  There are a few days that both of us would rather stay on the couch, but not often.  The other thing that keeps me motivated is my competitive side.  I always want to improve and I know I can not do that with out working hard and keeping up with the workouts.

A big thing for me is setting goals for the season, and registering for races.  On days when I'm not feeling all that motivated I remind myself that reaching these goals isn't going to happen if I don't put the work in.  And the feeling of missing out on reaching that goal knowing that I could have worked harder & gotten there, is worse than slogging through a 2 hour trainer ride or a 35 degree long run in the rain.  Reading other people's TL's is definitely a motivator and just fun to see what workouts everyone else up to.  There's also a handful of tri-related blogs I read which definitely get me motivated to get out there.

Happy Hump Day!!!

YES INDEED!

fast enough for 40-44... Once you hit 45 you have to ratchet it up a notch!  I wanna maintain or improve speed & endurance with age... so at 45+ I can qualify for Kona, while all my peers are registering with AARP!   

Motivation... it waivers from time to time, but once I get in my groove ~ I am an extremely competitive person (almost to a fault)... And I EXPECT to do well.  I like being in good enough shape at 40 (as of this coming Tuesday) and being able to pass guys younger than me. 

Goals I have set for races plays a good motivational role as well...

Not being 'chicked' by fattyfatfat on the swim is a definite motivator! LOL!  Man fatty's gettin' it from all sides!

My motivation comes from so many levels.

Having a great training partner is one of the keys. I'm big on accountability, so being accountable to myself and to a workout partner is motivating.

I'll think about how much better I'll feel if I get out the door and do something...or how guilty and slothy I would feel if I caved in and put off a workout.

I think about how far I've come in my adult life and getting back in "high school" shape over the last 15 months...and how I accomplish more in the first 3-4 hours in a day than most anybody else I know.

I'm motivated by vanity...I want to look great and feel great and buy small clothes!

I'm competitive, at least within myself as far as triathlon is concerned. There's always time to drop in the swim, bike, and run...and it doesn't happen on the couch. I want to go in to every race being prepared and not having the "what ifs".

I like to brag to my co-workers about the early morning workouts I do or the insane amount of miles I've covered. I like to motivate and inspire others to find a healthy passion that is good for them.

I really like to eat. While 95% of my diet is healthy, I like to have indulgences a couple times a week...but the best thing is, I don't have to feel guilty anymore because I am so active and consistent.

I like being healthy...a better immune system because my body is in pretty good shape...not suffering from a cold every other week.

Sometimes it's hard...a long day, a long week, but I always find a way to get in my workouts. I'm also motivated by fear...fear of becoming complacent if I just let myself take today off 'just because'.

I'm motivated because I love training and racing and the great camraderie in the triathlon community.

To answer the motivation question - I register for races and remind myself the race will be so much more enjoyable if I take care of business now.  If I go into the race unprepared I will be miserable.  I also have a great little community of folks I really like also involved in tri's.  When I was having my little pitty party last week I heard from a couple of them and it really helped.  There are days when I ask myself why I am doing this and other than all the money invested, high from the races and feeling great about myself I would miss my tri buds if I quit.

Great question!!
I get motivated mainly by seeing results and knowing that if I get up and run/bike/swim when I really don't want to it's going to affect my improvement. I get motivated by knowing my health has improved tremendously by being active and am setting a positive example for my kids and the kids I interact with while coaching sports.

I also chant HTFU to myself when I'm not feeling like lacing the shoes while thinking of the above.

Motivation for me (some have already been said) - S.O. that works out definitely helps, without Eric I definitely wouldn't go to swim practice very often,  I like to eat!, setting goals and then achieving them.  Seeing improvements in SBR definitely helps too!  And I must admit...I like being considered an athlete. 

I'M SO EXCITED!!!! My mom, sister, and I are going to register for our first 10k soon.  It's at the end of March and a bunch of our family friends will be running in it too.  

Congrats!  What a fun family event!

Interesting barefoot running article...http://barefootrunning.fas.harvard.edu/index.html

The study was funded by Vibram Five Fingers but it's still and interesting read. Anyone here tried their 'shoes' or barefoot running? 

Last year I worked on my foot strike and after some adjusting was able to become a midfoot striker which made running less painful for me. Although my joints are still wimps when it comes to concrete/asphalt it's much better than it used to be... 

I'm a total music junkie and really like new bands, or music that isn't really played on the popular music stations.

I'm sick of pretty much everything I have on my ipod.

Anyone have any suggestions of anything new that I might like?

I typically listen to a lot of alternative or hard rock stuff.

I realize this doesn't technically have anything to do with training, but I love when I get fun new music to run to.

I have to admit I am very intrigued by these.  They have them at Luke's and I have thought about asking for them for Mother's Day/Birthday.
I grew up white trash in Arizona and NEVER wore shoes.  Honestly, I would walk to school and put my shoes on when I got to class and take them off for the walk home, rode my bike barefoot and of course ran barefoot so maybe I'd be comfortable with these?  It's a thought.

Have you heard of Hailstorm & Skillet?
I don't know how popular they are, I know Ken gets to listen to them on his Serius radio his wonderful wife bought him but I dont' get to listen to the radio very long with short trips here and there and the almost 3 year old demanding Nickelback and Linkin Park constantly!

As it turns out Ken and I will be seeing them in concert thanks to our boys and their not so great grades that will be grounded.

Each year I make a "Best of" CD for friends, and below is the playlist for the latest one (Best of 2009--these are all 2009 releases). I pick what I believe is the best song on the album--that's what is listed below--but all of these albums from last year were quite good in their entirety. Album names aren't listed here, but you can figure it out. I'd also be happy to zip these up and send6 them to you if you want to actually HEAR them. Just send me your email address.

Elvis Perkins in Dearland: Shampoo
Gomez: Little Pieces
M. Ward: Rave On
The Avett Brothers: January Wedding
Hayden: Message From London
Elvis Costello: I Felt the Chill Before the Winter Came
Wilco: You Never Know
Magnolia Electric Co.: The Handing Down
David Gray: Stella the Artist
Pink Mountaintops: Come Down
Dinosaur Jr.: Over It
Silversun Pickups: Panic Switch
Band of Skulls: Fires
The Big Pink: At War With the Sun
Animal Collective: My Girls