Beer Drinker Appreciation/Accountability Society 3 - Closed (Page 7)

Originally posted by MSURDYKE It has to be shared to your email address and you have to sign up with google docs with that email address to get to it.... Otherwise you can only view it...

Originally posted by MSURDYKE

I want in....

A few years back I found this website and forum and got in on a weight loss challenge. I believe it was 20 pounds in 20 weeks or something like that. Anyway I went from a lifetime high of 255 pounds down to a much more fit 205 pounds over about 18 months. In that time I also completed 2 Half Ironman events. Well, that was (wow I just looked back) the end of 2009. 2010 was a transitional year and I started with some pretty big goals, hired a local coach and she shot down my goal of 4 HIMs as unrealistic. In hindsight, I should have picked a different coach right away or explained to her that my goal was to complete them, improving my times from one to the next, nothing more. After all, I had completed 2 in one year (My first to tri's to boot) without any coaching at all, purely self motivation, so doubling that with a professional coach should have been easy.

Well, my training intensity tapered off as I couldn't wrap my head around a new set of solid goals and by the end of 2010 I had put on about 10 pounds and was training only 2-3 times per week.

Since then, I've gradually tipped the scale back up and even though my body composition is a little better from occasional workouts, I'm back to tipping the scale near the 250 mark.

So, starting Monday, January 6th 2014 it's back on. By the end of January my goal is to be down to 240. The first 10 pounds seems to always be the easiest. If I can lose 10 the first month, 8 the second, 6 the third and 4 the fourth, I'll hit May 1st around 220 pounds and be ready to get serious for the summer.....

So, if you've read all of this, feel free to give pointers and advice and make me stick to it.....

Simple Facts about me:

I've been married to my high school sweetheart for 21 years, we have 5 kids of our own with the oldest being 20 and we have a niece and nephew that we're also the guardians of.

I developed my love of cycling when I was about 14 using my bicycle as a way to go anywhere I wanted including a 10 mile trip to high school (until I was old enough to drive a car)

My swimming love came in college where I'd spend probably 8-10 hours a week either in a swimming class or just swimming because I loved it.

Running is the discipline that I only learned to enjoy when I was into my HIM training.

My long term goal is to compete in a full ironman.

Thanks

Originally posted by MSURDYKE

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Originally posted by jnmrunner

Is your mentor group still open? If so, I would love to be a part of this and would be happy to share my story (and more importantly, my favorite beer, though it would be quicker to list my least favorites).

Jeanne

Originally posted by Qua17



I went back in and made sure that everyone has editing privileges - so you should be able to add your goals now. If not - let me know. There has to be a way to make this happen.

Originally posted by ripariangal


What do folks here think of total immersion swimming? People in my old club weren't sold on it. I think it's the cats pyjamas

Originally posted by kascha

Is your group still open? If so and you are okay with another female joining the group, I'd love to join. You had me when you said there is a beer app. Here are the basics:

1. Training for a sprint, already signed up. Yes I'm clearly a huge newbie. I've played the cheerleader role this past few years for my husband as he has ran half marathons and 1 marathon. I also have free entry to a half marathon in August so I'd like to do that.
2. I just got a road bike this past May which is what caused me to get the triathlon bug. Prior to that I was more into the typical kickboxing, fitness classes, etc. The girly stuff. I can do a mean roundhouse kick though.
2. Married, 2 kids ages 10(as of this next Thursday) and 6. Everyone in our family does races.
3. I've really only done 5k races so definitely not up to par with you all but great motivation
4. I kind of drink beer and try to lose weight all at the same time which makes this group seem like a good fit. I know it's bogus to try to lose weight and drink beer together but I think my priorities are valid. Here is the part you may not want to read...I am not an IPA fan. Sorry! I do like craft brews and that is really all I'll drink. I will try any beer once, yes even if it's an IPA. I currently dig Winter Ales but Amber Ales, as long as it's not too hoppy are my style. My husband brews his own beer so we tend to drink a lot of home brews.

So in the end, I can't really join a group that is going to frown upon me drinking a beer or two while I train, so I thought your group would be an excellent fit even if I'm lacking the fitness level that is in this group.

Originally posted by Qua17



Love the fact that you're wrestling! That'll help you drop the weight in no time. I think we need a "weight loss competition" similar to the challenge... Thoughts? I'm looking to drop weight so I can be at my race weight in time for IMMT in August. I need to lose a pound a week in order to make 165 by August 17th a reality. I need something to get me reved up because my eating has been in the crapper since my son went into the hospital. Not an excuse - just saying its harder to eat well in here.

Originally posted by kevinbe

I just found out that the local HIM distance I did in 2012 has just added a sprint distance this year. The race is at the end of May. My wife may be interested in doing this as her first tri. If she does, I'm going to sign up and do it along side of her (hopefully, if she doesn't leave me in the dust.) She's a strong biker, easily as good as I. She did a 7K with me in 2012 and finished at a 9:00/mi pace, and she's never swam a lap in her life, which would mean she'd have to start swimming laps. That idea does not sit well with her.
I'm hoping she goes for this, because I think she would really grow to love tri's, (she's a wee bit competitive, though she wouldn't be the first to admit it.) I'd love to do it with her, because I think with my calf being all screwed up, I could shoot for a May sprint and just ease into running again by then. We have until end of February to sign up. Any words of wisdom on how I might be able to coax (gently) her into changing her mind on the pool?

Originally posted by kascha

Is your group still open? If so and you are okay with another female joining the group, I'd love to join. You had me when you said there is a beer app. Here are the basics:

1. Training for a sprint, already signed up. Yes I'm clearly a huge newbie. I've played the cheerleader role this past few years for my husband as he has ran half marathons and 1 marathon. I also have free entry to a half marathon in August so I'd like to do that.
2. I just got a road bike this past May which is what caused me to get the triathlon bug. Prior to that I was more into the typical kickboxing, fitness classes, etc. The girly stuff. I can do a mean roundhouse kick though.
2. Married, 2 kids ages 10(as of this next Thursday) and 6. Everyone in our family does races.
3. I've really only done 5k races so definitely not up to par with you all but great motivation
4. I kind of drink beer and try to lose weight all at the same time which makes this group seem like a good fit. I know it's bogus to try to lose weight and drink beer together but I think my priorities are valid. Here is the part you may not want to read...I am not an IPA fan. Sorry! I do like craft brews and that is really all I'll drink. I will try any beer once, yes even if it's an IPA. I currently dig Winter Ales but Amber Ales, as long as it's not too hoppy are my style. My husband brews his own beer so we tend to drink a lot of home brews.

So in the end, I can't really join a group that is going to frown upon me drinking a beer or two while I train, so I thought your group would be an excellent fit even if I'm lacking the fitness level that is in this group.

Originally posted by jnmrunner Is your mentor group still open? If so, I would love to be a part of this and would be happy to share my story (and more importantly, my favorite beer, though it would be quicker to list my least favorites). Jeanne

Originally posted by Qua17 Kayla - We would love to have you join the BDAS as you train for your HM in August! Just want to say - it is possible to lose weight and drink beer at the same time. It's amazing how hard you will work out when beer is on the line. I always try to sign up for races that serve beer at the finish line as an extra incentive not to give up. Just want to touch on what you said about "not being on par" with the rest of us because the only thing you have done is 5K's. Fact is - an Ironman isn't any better than a 5K - what matters is the effort you put in and the fun you get out of it. Also glad to have another home brewing family in the group. Nothing like good home brew!

Originally posted by thor67

5/31 after a tough swim this morning. Checked the weather at the Edmonton international airport and it was -38c(-36F). With windchill -48c(-54f). Not too many runners outside today! Now off to both my children's hockey game.

Have a great day everyone!

Originally posted by Qua17



I went back in and made sure that everyone has editing privileges - so you should be able to add your goals now. If not - let me know. There has to be a way to make this happen.

Originally posted by Qua17

Good Morning BDAS! One thing I want to make a habit this year is setting weekly goals. We did it sporadically last year and I want to do a better job of doing it consistently. Setting short term goals will help us stay motivated, which is especially important since race season seems so far away, and will keep us accountable to ourselves and each other.

I did a little exploring and found a good article on how to set good weekly goals - here is the link: http://www.active.com/fitness/articles/set-weekly-goals-to-balance-...

Tomorrow - I will start a thread in here where I will outline my weekly goals and you can add yours. Putting all of our goals on the same page will allow us to cheer each other on during the course of the week. and we can give each other crap if we need a good kick in the pants (for a Molsen Canadian light drinker, Thor is amazingly good at this form of motivation) On Wednesday or Thursday we can check in as a group and see how we are doing.

So today - take some time to come up with 3-4 goals for the week. Since this is the first week, try really hard to set goals that are easily attainable so you can get off to a good start. Finding a good training plan or working out 2 times in one discipline would be something that you could easily accomplish and build momentum for the season. Also, set specific goals. Instead of saying, I want to run faster, a better goal might be to do 1 speed or hill workout during the week. I'm really looking forward to seeing what you guys come up with.

Originally posted by SportzVision

Not sure how to approach my goals this week. Just a short time ago I had everything laid out from where and when I was going to swim and setting up the bike on the trainer and winter running gear received from my girls for Christmas. But now I am at a loss on training. I want to make sure I approach this correctly and not relapse with pnuemonia nor do I want to miss oportunity to start building again. Today I finally feel human and think I will be able to manage a short walk. From there I have nothing so I am open to suggestions.

Since I rarely take a sick day I have a gazillion to use and I think I will take one more day off to get one more recovery day. And, to attain on of my wants I have not been responding to my work emails...yeah me!

Originally posted by drfoodlove

Any room at the inn? If so, I'd love to join the group (and I have to admit that I've been trolling the group for the last two mentor cycles)!

Info

Name: Gretchen

2013 Training: sporadic at best in the spring, with a summer break to focus on boxing and then a solid fall until December when my father went into the hospital for several weeks

2013 Races: 5K in November(first race of my life), but only planned tri was cancelled in October due to government shutdown (a real bummer)

2014 Training: begins tomorrow with 12 week beginner sprint program from BT

2014 Races: planning on sprint tri in late April, August, and October.

Family: with partner for 14 years (gettin' officially hitched in June 2014--thanks state of Illinois), two dogs (13 and 5 years)

Drinks: go to is bourbon, but I sure do enjoy a great beer. I really don't like hoppy beer, so I think that puts me in the minority. I will try anything once though!

Weight Loss: yes, please! I originally started tri training to lose weight, and am down 50lbs. I would like to continue that downward trend in 2014.