Gary's Mentor Group - Re-OPENED for Training (Page 64)

coexist - 2012-04-17 12:39 PM

NAME: SarahT

STORY:  45 years old. I did several sprint tris eleven or twelve years ago. Then moved to ultra marathons. I've done over 100 ultras now, from 50k to 100 miles. Loads of marathon, too. I'm slow, but I get 'er done. Have always wanted to get back into tris. Have now decided that this is the year for a full IM, so I've signed up for Beach to Battleship on Oct 20. But of course, as luck would have it, I've been injured since I signed up for it! Just getting back to running, but biking and swimming are both coming along nicely.

FAMILY STATUS: Single but in a long term relationship, no kids, too many cats.

CURRENT TRAINING: Swimming with a team twice a week, spin twice a week. Long ride on the weekend. Running only once or twice per week right now, less than an hour.

THIS YEAR'S RACES: Beast of the East 1/2 Iron on May 20! The big one (Beach to Battleship) is October 20. Hopefully several sprints/olympics between the two.

WEIGHTLOSS: I've been around 150 for years, despite doing 5-10 ultras & marathons per year. Hoping IM training will get some weight off!

ccoffin - 2012-04-05 10:24 PM

Glucosamine has come a long way since they realized how good it is for joints.  When it was first recommended to me about 9 years ago, you needs 5-6 pills three times a day.  Now they're down to 1 pill twice daily.

Dorm57 - 2012-04-18 11:49 AM

Osteo Bi-Flex works for me.  It's on special a lot of times at the local drug store with buy 1 get 1, and it works best of the brands I've tried.

fitmomma2010 - 2012-04-16 11:02 PM Hi All, Been trying to read/catch up on everyone. Dorm- love the new profile pic. Been meaning to tell ya but keep forgetting. Gary- Can't believe NO 70.3 is here already. Good luck this weekend. Soo disappointed because I can't volunteer this year. Good luck. Can't wait to read the race report. Hope there's no issue with the swim this year. Elizabeth- so sorry about your news. It really sucks to be told we can't do something we love. Others have offered great suggestions so I don't really have much to add. The only thing I can say is I understand about facing our limitations and being forced to work around them. I find myself getting frustated with my training because I wan't to do more and improve but I can't because of my heart issues. I have to fight with my cardiologist just to be allowed to train for sprint tris which frustrates me terribly. But I have to keep reminding myself to be happy that I can do something. I just have to figure out what I can do and learn to make the most of that. I agree though, that some days it just sucks. So have that day and then figure out what you can do and move on. You are strong and will get through it. Jose- welcome to the group. Nice to have new people. Chris and Robert- great job on the running. Robert- nothing like spending time training and having quality time with your kids. Chris- way to go on the miles. I am right there with you. The first time I reached 50 miles in one month I thought I won the lottery. Mike- are you doing New Orleans 70.3? I know you did last year so I was just wondering. If so good luck. I'm sorry if I missed anyone. Shelly

Panther - 2012-04-18 9:19 PM

Hi all.... I hope there's room for me.

NAME: Panther/Dave

STORY:  46 years old. Raced motocross/Hare Scrambles until I was 30.  Spent the next 16 years sedentary and watching my muscles atrophy until I recently woke up to find myself knee deep into my mid-life crisis.  I'm a complete newb to this whole thing.  I'm here to learn and for motivation.  Consistency and self-discipline are my weaknesses.  I started logging here on BT (again) two weeks ago today.  Hope to learn a lot.  Starting from (under) the couch.  Not overweight (6' tall - 174lbs.) just radically out of shape.

FAMILY STATUS: Married for 26 years this July.  One daughter (21) getting married this fall.

CURRENT TRAINING: Semi-retired, I have loads of time and all the equipment, but I run out of air ridiculously fast, so I'm starting with the walk/run thing. 

GOALS: Focused on not drowning, being able to run more than 2 minutes or .5km without having to resort to walking and being motivated and consistent.

elizabethk - 2012-04-18 10:18 PM Welcome to the group, new members! The peeps on here have tons of knowledge and everyone's input is appreciated. I've decided to HTFU (thanks Dorm) and my pity party is over, at least temporarily. Can't run or ride right now so I've decided to focus in my swimming. Im going to sign up for a 5k OWS race this summer and possibly a 10k OWS at the end of the summer. I'm really bad at motivating unless I've paid for a race so if I'm still not able to run or ride by mid-may I'll sign up for it. I don't have a clue how to train for this type of race but know that I'll need to swim a lot (just stating the obvious) so I'm heading to the pool in the morning. I'm also looking at doing the boise 70.3 as a relay. Hope everyone is having a great week Good luck this weekend Gary!! Is anyone else racing?

elizabethk - 2012-04-18 10:18 PM

Welcome to the group, new members! The peeps on here have tons of knowledge and everyone's input is appreciated.

I've decided to HTFU (thanks Dorm) and my pity party is over, at least temporarily. Can't run or ride right now so I've decided to focus in my swimming. Im going to sign up for a 5k OWS race this summer and possibly a 10k OWS at the end of the summer. I'm really bad at motivating unless I've paid for a race so if I'm still not able to run or ride by mid-may I'll sign up for it. I don't have a clue how to train for this type of race but know that I'll need to swim a lot (just stating the obvious) so I'm heading to the pool in the morning. I'm also looking at doing the boise 70.3 as a relay.

Hope everyone is having a great week

Good luck this weekend Gary!! Is anyone else racing?

ccoffin - 2012-04-19 7:58 AM

Welcome aboard Dave!  Glad to have you.

 

1 month away.  Someone talk to me about transitions, specifically gear and setup.  Any pictures you may have would be helpful as well.  Most importantly at T1.  T2 shouldn't be too difficult considering I still ride with cages, so there will be no need to change shoes/socks.  I'm going to search around youtube as well to see if I can find any demonstrations.

Scottyv6290 - 2012-04-19 1:35 PM

Hey Gang,

I am excited to join your group and share my experiences, and also my many questions with you all.

NAME: Scott

STORY:  45 year old former athlete trying to become a current athlete.  I was fortunate to have the opportunity to play college football back in the late 80s.  I have always been a big, strong guy, but somewhere along the way that turned into being a big, fat guy.  I injured my knee two months ago and the doc suggested swimming and biking as good rehab exercises.  I started doing both and began noticing changes in my weight and how I felt in general.  I decided a big goal would help me stay focused and committed to making big changes.  I am going to do a sprint distance tri on August 11.

FAMILY STATUS: Married for 20 years in Sept.  Three kids 15, 14 and 11

CURRENT TRAINING: Biking - I commute to work 3x/week, 20 mile round trip.  Swimming - I swim about 750 yds twice a week at the local YMCA.  Running - My knee limits me to walking for now.

GOALS: I want to get healthy, lose weight and be an athlete again.  Triathlon fits right in with that, and I want to finish my first sprint tri on Aug 11 and not embarrass myself.

 

Scottyv6290 - 2012-04-19 1:35 PM

Hey Gang,

I am excited to join your group and share my experiences, and also my many questions with you all.

NAME: Scott

STORY:  45 year old former athlete trying to become a current athlete.  I was fortunate to have the opportunity to play college football back in the late 80s.  I have always been a big, strong guy, but somewhere along the way that turned into being a big, fat guy.  I injured my knee two months ago and the doc suggested swimming and biking as good rehab exercises.  I started doing both and began noticing changes in my weight and how I felt in general.  I decided a big goal would help me stay focused and committed to making big changes.  I am going to do a sprint distance tri on August 11.

FAMILY STATUS: Married for 20 years in Sept.  Three kids 15, 14 and 11

CURRENT TRAINING: Biking - I commute to work 3x/week, 20 mile round trip.  Swimming - I swim about 750 yds twice a week at the local YMCA.  Running - My knee limits me to walking for now.

GOALS: I want to get healthy, lose weight and be an athlete again.  Triathlon fits right in with that, and I want to finish my first sprint tri on Aug 11 and not embarrass myself.

 

Scottyv6290 - 2012-04-19 1:35 PM

Hey Gang,

I am excited to join your group and share my experiences, and also my many questions with you all.

NAME: Scott

STORY:  45 year old former athlete trying to become a current athlete.  I was fortunate to have the opportunity to play college football back in the late 80s.  I have always been a big, strong guy, but somewhere along the way that turned into being a big, fat guy.  I injured my knee two months ago and the doc suggested swimming and biking as good rehab exercises.  I started doing both and began noticing changes in my weight and how I felt in general.  I decided a big goal would help me stay focused and committed to making big changes.  I am going to do a sprint distance tri on August 11.

FAMILY STATUS: Married for 20 years in Sept.  Three kids 15, 14 and 11

CURRENT TRAINING: Biking - I commute to work 3x/week, 20 mile round trip.  Swimming - I swim about 750 yds twice a week at the local YMCA.  Running - My knee limits me to walking for now.

GOALS: I want to get healthy, lose weight and be an athlete again.  Triathlon fits right in with that, and I want to finish my first sprint tri on Aug 11 and not embarrass myself.

 

ccoffin - 2012-04-19 7:58 AM

Welcome aboard Dave!  Glad to have you.

 

1 month away.  Someone talk to me about transitions, specifically gear and setup.  Any pictures you may have would be helpful as well.  Most importantly at T1.  T2 shouldn't be too difficult considering I still ride with cages, so there will be no need to change shoes/socks.  I'm going to search around youtube as well to see if I can find any demonstrations.

fitmomma2010 - 2012-04-20 1:14 AM So excited. I finally bit the bullet and became a real member of BT. Well a performance member that is- and no I don't really believe that those who still only use the free membership aren't real members:-). I just finally decided I wanted to get a little more technical with my training especially since I have the Garmin 910. I figured getting a performance membership would be a good start. Next I'm going to do some type of field testing to determine my correct heart rate zones, and then I plan to start training according to heart rate. I'm hoping to one day get a little better than snail pace lol. Anyway, I just love seeing my little silver medal by my user name. Amazing what little things make us happy huh? I already feel faster- hehe. If only it were that easy. Shelly