Daffodil and JuniperJen’s New Parents Tri’ing Group - OPEN (Page 7)

Originally posted by sethjk Jen, You're a lot better than I am. I tried a post snowfall run yesterday morning and had to turn back after 1.7 miles (17 minutes). It was just soo cold, my hands and feet were losing feeling and the roads weren't plowed well which resulted in me turning my ankles several times. We only got 1-2 inches on Saturday so the plows didn't really do much. I got some time in on the trainer this morning, though not nearly long enough. Going to try to get another session in tonight. Tomorrow morning I might attempt a run, but the temperature is supposed to plummet, again! I'm a winter person, but enough is enough- not typical NJ weather here

Originally posted by chuhtala

I would like to join this group if possible

NAME: Catherine

STORY: I am 35. I have been wanting to do a Tri for the last couple of years, and finally set a goal to accomplish it this year. I have done a few 5K and 10K's and completed a half over a year ago.

I swam in high school and every now and again for exercise since. I love to swim, it is just hard to find the time!

I started running regularly about two years ago. I am a very slow runner, but I am okay with that.

I work Monday - Thursday 40 hours and babysit my two baby nieces (15 months and 11 months) on Fridays.

FAMILY STATUS: Married for 14 years. 12 Year old daughter and 10 year old son.

CURRENT TRAINING: I have been swimming 2000 yards Saturday and Sunday morning. I go to an hour spinning class on Tuesdays and Thursdays (about 15 to 20 miles). Monday and Wednesday, I run 4 to 5 miles. Friday is my rest day. I just bought a road bike and when it gets warmer will start taking that out.

THIS YEAR'S RACES: 2013 I did a 5K and a 10K

2014 RACES: Sprints and hopefully and Olympic later in the year.

WEIGHTLOSS: This is a constant goal of mine. I have a good 40 pounds that would be great to lose. I am currently trying to track calories in livestrong.com.

Originally posted by Daffodil welcome Catherine!

Originally posted by chapfallen

I've had a bit of a rough week. I'm on my 3rd illness/virus since Christmas, which has yet again completely flattened me. I also had to have another emergency scan at the beginning of the week. Fortunately everything is still ok, and apparently they've dated me further on, so nearly at 10 weeks! With getting ill yet again I decided that I had to tell work, as my shifts are definitely contributing to the problems. So now EVERYONE at work knows, and I'm restricted to "non-confrontational roles" for the next 7 months. That means I have to sit at a desk and try not to go insane from boredom. But it also means I won't be working night shifts, which is a good start.

I ran a 5k parkrun last Saturday (just before I started feeling ill) and with my HR at my target I did the slowest 5k I've ever run - just over 40min! I'm not a particularly fast runner, but I'd normally expect to be able to do that route in well under 30min. There were a few raised eyebrows from people I know as I plodded past. It's really frustrating not being able to tell people WHY I'm so slow! But I'm glad I kept the effort easy as I felt a little light headed when my HR got even slightly high. Had my BP taken on Sunday and it's really low, which explains it but means I should probably take it gently till it stabilises. No training since then as I've pretty much spent all the time I'm not a work in bed. Really hope this improves soon.

I FINALLY have my first midwife appointment on Tuesday so I'm going to get her to check I'm not anaemic etc just in case that's contributing.

Originally posted by chapfallen

I've had a bit of a rough week. I'm on my 3rd illness/virus since Christmas, which has yet again completely flattened me. I also had to have another emergency scan at the beginning of the week. Fortunately everything is still ok, and apparently they've dated me further on, so nearly at 10 weeks! With getting ill yet again I decided that I had to tell work, as my shifts are definitely contributing to the problems. So now EVERYONE at work knows, and I'm restricted to "non-confrontational roles" for the next 7 months. That means I have to sit at a desk and try not to go insane from boredom. But it also means I won't be working night shifts, which is a good start.

I ran a 5k parkrun last Saturday (just before I started feeling ill) and with my HR at my target I did the slowest 5k I've ever run - just over 40min! I'm not a particularly fast runner, but I'd normally expect to be able to do that route in well under 30min. There were a few raised eyebrows from people I know as I plodded past. It's really frustrating not being able to tell people WHY I'm so slow! But I'm glad I kept the effort easy as I felt a little light headed when my HR got even slightly high. Had my BP taken on Sunday and it's really low, which explains it but means I should probably take it gently till it stabilises. No training since then as I've pretty much spent all the time I'm not a work in bed. Really hope this improves soon.

I FINALLY have my first midwife appointment on Tuesday so I'm going to get her to check I'm not anaemic etc just in case that's contributing.

Originally posted by sethjk

THe weather's finally cleared up in the Northeast and I was able to get my longest run in almost 3 years. Right around 6.5 miles. Feeling good, but definitely hurting a little. It's pretty amazing because this distance used to be my standard pre-work run- my, how times have changed.
I have a gift card to my bike shop and they're having a small sale so I think I'mg going to pick up clip-on aero bars tomorrow. I'm thinking Profile Design T3 Plus bars. Does anybody have any thoughts? This will be my first pair.

Originally posted by rydergal

Wondering, What kind of garmin does everyone use? If u use one? I have the Garmin 405cx and have hated it from day one....the bezel is so finicky and the battery does not last for anything over 2 hrs or more then a day not being used and the wireless download only works on occasion. I like that I can use it with my bike to show cadence/speed but that's about it.....so my bday is this weekend and hoping to get some $$ for a gift and plan to buy a new one....I like the one that you can swim/bike /run with it but heard the swimming gps is not very accurate......I bought my hubby the forerunner 10 which is great for it's value and simple easy to use but can't use it with the bike or swim.....

Originally posted by smithat05 Alrighty, My DW is out of the house so I actually get to use the computer, DS is over playing with something, Uhhggg someone asked about sleep? The lack of sleep just keeps getting worse, He will sleep 3-5 hrs in crib then its into bed with us. Just looked at my training plan as it starts tomorrow and it says "just keep up on your sleep this week" Yeah sure. I have been running a lot as its still the easiest to get in. Did 2- 3 mile runs on the treadmill and a 6 miler. Yesterday I got a 14 mile run in outside with group we run with. It felt great to go long like that. I only swam once this week, Hopefully will go today. My plan starts tomorrow on MOnday, I am doing the beginner Triathlete's free HIM plan, I know I am in good enough shape to do that, but my question is, My run is definatly more advanced so, would you think its ok to step up the running on days that I only have runs scheduled? 140 days till my first Half Ironman, Getting Nervous a little.

Originally posted by sethjk

THe weather's finally cleared up in the Northeast and I was able to get my longest run in almost 3 years. Right around 6.5 miles. Feeling good, but definitely hurting a little. It's pretty amazing because this distance used to be my standard pre-work run- my, how times have changed.
I have a gift card to my bike shop and they're having a small sale so I think I'mg going to pick up clip-on aero bars tomorrow. I'm thinking Profile Design T3 Plus bars. Does anybody have any thoughts? This will be my first pair.

Originally posted by smithat05

Alrighty, My DW is out of the house so I actually get to use the computer, DS is over playing with something, Uhhggg someone asked about sleep? The lack of sleep just keeps getting worse, He will sleep 3-5 hrs in crib then its into bed with us. Just looked at my training plan as it starts tomorrow and it says "just keep up on your sleep this week" Yeah sure.

I have been running a lot as its still the easiest to get in. Did 2- 3 mile runs on the treadmill and a 6 miler. Yesterday I got a 14 mile run in outside with group we run with. It felt great to go long like that. I only swam once this week, Hopefully will go today. My plan starts tomorrow on MOnday,

I am doing the beginner Triathlete's free HIM plan, I know I am in good enough shape to do that, but my question is, My run is definatly more advanced so, would you think its ok to step up the running on days that I only have runs scheduled?

140 days till my first Half Ironman, Getting Nervous a little.

Originally posted by JMart

NAME: Jill

STORY: I'm 31 years old and I'm brand new to triathlons. I've fallen in love with endurance training over the past 2 years. I used to hate running. In fact, I swore I never would have anything to do with it, and then I made a deal with a friend that resulted in me training for a half marathon. Since 2011, I've run 5 half marathons and a full marathon. I gave thought to training for an ultramarathon, but my I don't think my knees would take it. I have a friend who trains regularly for half and full-length triathlons and I decided that triathlons would be better for me all around. I've always wanted to do one but been too nervous about the running. Now that I have the running part under control, I'm excited to enter into the world of multisport.

I rowed crew in college and then again as a masters rower for several years after college. Rowing taught me a lot about mental and physical toughness, and although I was never the best at it (I'm far too short), my competitive personality meshed well with the "go hard or go home" attitude that most rowers bring to the sport. I think that it what draws me to endurance sports. There is a mental toughness there that appeals to me.

The biggest reason that I'm looking for a mentor is that I am struggling to find a supportive group that understands the difficulties of training while being a parent. I became a single parent 3 years ago, and after relocating to the East Coast in 2012, I became a 100% full-time single parent. My parents are able to help me once every couple of weekends, but for the most part, I have to fit my training in either first thing in the morning, on my lunch break, or after my daughter gets to bed. Single parenting definitely comes with its challenges, but I refuse to believe that this is impossible to handle. Some people try to convince me to just give up the training and the competitions, but I'm a better parent and a better person when I'm training and exercising.

FAMILY STATUS: Divorced, single parent. One daughter (3 years old).

CURRENT TRAINING: For the next 12 weeks or so, I'm doing 3 bikes (indoors for now - it's cold and icy in the Northeast right now), 2 runs, 2 swims, and 3 weight lifting sessions per week. I can run 12-15 miles without much issue right now and I can swim 3000 yds without a problem. I can ride for at least 2 hours without much concern. I haven't pushed my limits on my bike yet to see where I max out. My goal is to build biking endurance, since that is what I will really need the most to do the longer tri distances.

2014 RACES: This sounds crazy, but I'm signed up to do Vineman in July. Yes, it's a stretch to try to come out of the gates with a full tri, but I'm not really interested in racing the shorter sprint or Olympic distances. I'm also hoping to do the Rev3 in CT in June as preparation for Vineman.

WEIGHTLOSS: This is the biggest thing I need to work on. I know I can build the endurance if I train consistently. But the stress of the last few years has pulled my focus from good eating habits and I need to lose about 40 pounds. Weight loss is the highest priority for me. I think I will get more out of losing a significant amount of weight than out of any attempts to gain power or speed.

Originally posted by juniperjen

Good morning everyone! 

I think i had a good week of training - it falls short of what the plan called for but I think is appropriate to my current fitness and what actually happened.  That 18k i did last sunday took quite a bit out of my legs and then at swimming on Monday she had us do kicking time trials for which I had absolutely no power! And then on Wednesday we did a 400m TT.  I think i am actually the slowest person in our group but I am improving - i did it in 8:07 and I am really happy with that. I did shorter bikes but my legs felt those as well. I am just going to have to cut myself a break and not worry - i  know I can get through a half iron whether or not I pile on all the bike volume now or not. 

I also have to admit how much i am tiring out my body.  With training and breast feeding it is quite a load on my body so i need to be kind to myself. I've been sleeping HARD!  Lucky Felicity has too! 

Yesterday I got out for another long run - but this time as a cut back week and we did just shy of 14k but it had snowed all day on Saturday so it was not an easy run in the park. (Though the big park near us was really beautiful - all covered in new snow. I love running outdoors).  

My hubby has a couple of work trips planned over the next few months so we were talking a trip for me.  So that's fun to think about.  Of course I don't want to leave the baby for too long but a long weekend is possible and not until later in the spring.  I probably wouldn't trek too far but we have some points.  Any suggestions on a fun destination for a long weekend trip?