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 2014-01-08 3:09 PM in reply to: TriAya |
Extreme Veteran  642    Chicagoland |  Subject: RE: Mad Manatee Mentors New Year 2014--OPENNAME: Kim STORY: I did my first triathlon in 2008, in the midst of a divorce. I had developed some bad habits and something inside me clicked and made me take control of my life for the first time in a very long time. I injured my knee (torn meniscus) at the end of 2008 and fell back into my lazy ways so no races until 2011. During that one, I had a severe case of plantar fasciitis so it was a case of just getting it done. After that, I had surgery to have a bunion removed. In 2013, I had signed up for another sprint and was completely dedicated to my training during the first 3 weeks of January. Then we got news that my mom had lung cancer. I was traveling to and from Texas (I live in the Chicago burbs) and the stress just got to be too much so I decided to drop out. Along with my mom's cancer diagnosis, we realized that she also has advanced dementia. It was something that started while she was in the hospital and has progressed from there. Also, last March, my youngest stepdaughter was killed in a car accident. Needless to say, I'm hoping for a better year. FAMILY STATUS: I'm 41, married for almost 4 years (anniversary in March) to a man I married after knowing for only 2 1/2 months. I have a 29 year old stepdaughter and two grandchildren, ages 7 and 3. We also have 3 fur babies (border collie/lab, golden retriever/corgi --or something to that effect, and an orange tabby cat). CURRENT TRAINING: Getting back off the couch again this year. Just moved to a new town and have a new gym membership to boot. My goal is to get active again and keep the injuries at bay. THIS YEAR'S RACES/EVENTS: Esprit de She - 6/8 but would like to find some more to keep me motivated 2013 RACES/EVENTS: BODY COMPOSITION: I lost about 25 lbs in 2012 and actually managed to keep it off in 2013 which is really the first time that's happened in a long time. I am still quite fluffy and need to lose about 80 lbs. My goal is to lose 6-8 lbs a month by training and following a keto diet. |
| 2014-01-08 3:13 PM in reply to: wlalberts |
Regular 980 Caerphilly, Wales, uk. | Subject: RE: Mad Manatee Mentors New Year 2014--OPEN Originally posted by wlalberts Hi my name is WL ALberts, I am a sportsman that would like to start training for a 1/2 iron man, and do triathlons as well. I am 6 feet 8 weigh 135kg, used to play Rugby, I am married. I am a dedicated sports person, I like to be challenged. I don't know where to start with the training and would like to get some assistance on this. I do gym training 5 days a week, most of the type of training is cross-fit type of training. Hi WL. Any questions you want answering ask away. Nice to see someone from the African continent, we don't have anyone from there. I'm from Wales, land of rugby  |
| 2014-01-08 3:39 PM in reply to: tricupcake |
Master 7712  Orlando | Subject: RE: Mad Manatee Mentors New Year 2014--OPEN Welcome to the manatees Kim! It sounds like you've had some really tough times the last few years, so it is understandable that you would not be focused on training! Here's hoping for a happy 2014! |
| 2014-01-08 3:48 PM in reply to: tricupcake |
Master 6595 Rio Rancho, NM | Subject: RE: Mad Manatee Mentors New Year 2014--OPEN Welcome Kim! So good to have you here! I think you'll fit right in to the Manatees. We are a very encouraging bunch and like to support each other through life's ups and downs. I think you're do for some ups
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. We also have another Chi-town Manatee!| 2014-01-08 3:56 PM in reply to: rrrunner |
| Master 10208 Northern IL | Subject: RE: Mad Manatee Mentors New Year 2014--OPEN Originally posted by rrrunner Welcome Kim! So good to have you here! I think you'll fit right in to the Manatees. We are a very encouraging bunch and like to support each other through life's ups and downs. I think you're do for some ups
Several in fact. |
| 2014-01-08 4:08 PM in reply to: brigby1 |
Veteran 659 East Texas | Subject: RE: Mad Manatee Mentors New Year 2014--OPEN Hi Kim, welcome to the Manatees |
| 2014-01-08 4:14 PM in reply to: JJ- |
Royal(PITA) 14270 West Chester, Ohio | Subject: RE: Mad Manatee Mentors New Year 2014--OPEN Hi to the new Manatees |
| 2014-01-08 4:15 PM in reply to: 0 |
Veteran 659 East Texas | Subject: RE: Mad Manatee Mentors New Year 2014--OPEN Ok, Airrosti done. Very very interesting for sure. Doc says he can cure my ankle problem in 3 visits so I am in. Well see. It's January so I've got to have my training in full force. I don't have time for any more rest and recovery and the thing about Airrosti is that they preach active recovery. *********** Also, I don't have anything scheduled after my May Ironman. I would like to find a good 70.3 maybe late summer or Fall. Any recommendations?? Edited by JJ- 2014-01-08 4:23 PM |
| 2014-01-08 4:33 PM in reply to: wlalberts |
Veteran 2441 Western Australia | Subject: RE: Mad Manatee Mentors New Year 2014--OPEN Originally posted by wlalberts Welcome WL, you will find my posts always seem late or early but that's because I'm in Australia and the time difference thing. Hi my name is WL ALberts, I am a sportsman that would like to start training for a 1/2 iron man, and do triathlons as well. I am 6 feet 8 weigh 135kg, used to play Rugby, I am married. I am a dedicated sports person, I like to be challenged. I don't know where to start with the training and would like to get some assistance on this. I do gym training 5 days a week, most of the type of training is cross-fit type of training. My first question is can you swim? If you can't swim freestyle from one end of a 25yard pool to the other (with your face in the water) then I would suggest the first place to start is with some swimming lessons. I would do that before you even look at what plan to start using. Spend 3 months concentrating on learning to swim and then once you can swim say 500y without stopping then start with a beginners training plan. You will find your swimming will improve rapidly if you can swim at least 3 times a week but 5 would be even better. But normally what happens is that when you are also riding and running your swimming will drop right back to 2 days a week and you will struggle to make good improvements in swimming if that is all you can do. (Yes I know swimming is the shortest leg of the tri, but if you can't finish the swim without total exhaustion then you won't finish a tri) |
| 2014-01-08 5:36 PM in reply to: TriAya |
| 46 | Subject: RE: Mad Manatee Mentors New Year 2014--OPEN NAME: awalden22 / Ashley STORY: I am 25 years old and I live in the Indianapolis, IN area and have been here all my life. I graduated college (Purdue University) summer of 2012 and currently work full time as a Medical Laboratory Scientist. My husband is actually the one who got me interested in triathlon. Last spring he came up with this "crazy" idea for him to compete in a sprint distance triathlon. I got to thinking about it and decided that I wanted to train with him, so I signed up too. We trained all summer together and the event was held in September. Somewhere towards the end of training I lost focus and wasn't doing what I needed to be in order to be ready for the event. So I went with him to the event that I had also signed up for (and paid for!), but just watched from the sidelines because I was too afraid that I wouldn't be able to finish. I know this year is going to be different. I am really motivated to complete several sprint distance triathlons this year and really get into this sport. I enjoy training and look forward to going to the gym. I am currently trying to overcome the mental block/anxiety/fear of failure that held me back last year. I am positive having this group to communicate with on this thread will definitely help me out of my mental rut! FAMILY STATUS: I am married to my wonderful husband of only about 2 1/2 months at this point (we just got married this past October) and we have two dogs. A black lab mix named Sophie, whom we adopted at a shelter and a cock-a-poo (cocker spaniel/poodle mix) named Ellie who we have raised since a puppy. Two completely different types of dogs, but they sure do keep us entertained! CURRENT TRAINING: Like I mentioned in my story above, I did train for about 2 months last summer but then kind of fell off the wagon during the fall and beginning of winter. I blame a lot of it on my wedding - time consuming! But I have no excuses now. I just started training for my very first event taking place in April last week. I am currently working out 5 days a week for about 1 - 1.5 hours each day. Swimming 2X per week and alternating biking and running between once a week and 2x a week. More biking overall though because I am not as good at that. I am also incorporating in some basic strength training 3x a week. I am following a training plan that was published in triathlete magazine. THIS YEAR'S RACES/EVENTS: 1. BSU Spring Sprint Tri - April 19th 2. Carmel Swim Club Sprint Tri - April 27th 3. Muncie June Sprint Tri - June 7th 4. Columbus Challenge Sprint Tri - August 9th 5. Purdue Half Marathon - October 18th 2013 RACES/EVENTS: Sadly, I didn't complete any triathlon races in 2013 even though I signed up for one. I did complete the Indianapolis 500 mini-marathon in May 2013. BODY COMPOSITION: Ever since I left high school I have struggled with my weight. I went from being very active in high school to doing practically nothing in college and of course gained the "freshman fifteen" and then some. I have not succeeded in losing that weight yet. I used to be one of those that would try any diet plan and exercise plan because I was so desperate to lose the weight even if it wasn't healthy for me. My husband and I recently started transitioning to a No Sugar No Grains lifestyle (NSNG). So far it is going very well and we are seeing some great results. I have finally realized that it's not all about the weight loss but more about the quality of life and just being overall more healthy and if you are doing things right, the weight will come off over time. So that is the path I am on now hoping that I can shed about 30 pounds. I don't have the ideal racer's body. I am 6 feet tall and have wide hips, just a bigger built person. But I do know that as long as I keep eating right and exercising regularly that I will eventually will have a more ideal body for competing in events. I am looking forward to getting to know everyone! |
| 2014-01-08 6:19 PM in reply to: tricupcake |
Master 9705 Raleigh, NC area | Subject: RE: Mad Manatee Mentors New Year 2014--OPEN Welcome Kim! You'll be our third Chicago area Manatee! |
| 2014-01-08 6:24 PM in reply to: awalden22 |
Master 4452 | Subject: RE: Mad Manatee Mentors New Year 2014--OPEN Yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay!! More new people!!! Welcome Ashley and Kim. Kim, sounds like you have had a rough year. Thank you for sharing all of that with us. You will find that we are very supportive of each other in all aspects of life, not just Triathlon. Ashley, we will definitely support you through! Another of our Aussie Manatees, Jo has been on NSNG for quite some time with great success as well. You will find that most of us are animal lovers as well, so you will fit right in! |
| 2014-01-08 6:26 PM in reply to: awalden22 |
Master 9705 Raleigh, NC area | Subject: RE: Mad Manatee Mentors New Year 2014--OPEN Welcome Ashley! My husband is from Indiana and he graduate from Purdue. It sounds like you have a full plate of events. It'll be fun! It's awesome that your husband is into tri as well. As Kirsten mentioned, we need to get Jo in here to talk about NSNG. |
| 2014-01-08 6:31 PM in reply to: jmkizer |
Master 7712 Orlando | Subject: RE: Mad Manatee Mentors New Year 2014--OPEN Welcome Ashley! If you find yourself slacking off or otherwise feeling a lack of confidence (or anything else) post about it and we will try to get you through. |
| 2014-01-08 6:42 PM in reply to: amd723 |
Master 7712 Orlando | Subject: RE: Mad Manatee Mentors New Year 2014--OPEN Think you may enjoy this article about running buddy rules http://www.fleetfeetstlouis.com/news/the-running-buddy-prenup
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| 2014-01-08 7:02 PM in reply to: TriAya |
| 79 | Subject: RE: Mad Manatee Mentors New Year 2014--OPEN I am a Nervous Newbie, nervous about what? how to read training plans, that I might ask silly questions that sort of silly stuff I would really like some ideas on meals during race week if anyone has any plans or suggestions NAME: Lana STORY:I have always been into sport mostly team sports basketball, hockey, netball (netball fanatic) sometimes play 4-5 games a week but injuries are starting to catch me up there. At 35 I did my first triathlon since school, to support a friend whose husband had bought her an entry for Christmas! Cant say she was impressed with the gift she in the end did not compete I have gone on to become a little bit enthusiastic. I enjoy exercise but do need motivation to do it, as long as I am part of a team or have paid money for something I will commit, mostly I like exercising outside I have tried gym memberships but have failed (mostly from not knowing how to use the equipment and gym rooms can be rather daunting with all that muscle building going on.) So basically I like to do triathlons to keep fit and motivated, I have done 5 tri's with my 6th the Saturday. FAMILY STATUS: Married with 2 children 5 & 6, 2 dogs Labradors, 2 chickens, 4 fish and 1 crazy crab CURRENT TRAINING: Before Christmas I was training 6 days a week and have just picked that up again after new year. I train once a week with a PT group hoping to up that to 2 times in Feb. I try to follow the beginner sprint plan as best I can but sometimes there is just not enough hours in the day THIS YEAR'S RACES/EVENTS: Telstra Tri Series 2013 RACES/EVENTS: Telstra Tri Series Left Bank All Bar None Tir Womens Sun Smart Tri Triathlon Pink BODY COMPOSITION: 5ft 11in 86 kg (have lost 5 kg since oct but would love to lose some more, seem to have plateaued) |
| 2014-01-08 7:08 PM in reply to: wlalberts |
Science Nerd 28760 Redwood City, California | Subject: RE: Mad Manatee Mentors New Year 2014--OPEN Originally posted by wlalberts Hi my name is WL ALberts, I am a sportsman that would like to start training for a 1/2 iron man, and do triathlons as well. I am 6 feet 8 weigh 135kg, used to play Rugby, I am married. I am a dedicated sports person, I like to be challenged. I don't know where to start with the training and would like to get some assistance on this. I do gym training 5 days a week, most of the type of training is cross-fit type of training. Welcome!! I used to play rugby, too. I would look at some of the beginner training plans available here. They are really helpful for getting ideas on how to start your training. |
| 2014-01-08 7:09 PM in reply to: Lanne |
Science Nerd 28760 Redwood City, California | Subject: RE: Mad Manatee Mentors New Year 2014--OPEN Welcome, Kim, Ashley, and Lana!! |
| 2014-01-08 7:11 PM in reply to: 0 |
Master 4452 | Subject: RE: Mad Manatee Mentors New Year 2014--OPEN Welcome Lana! Please note: There are no silly questions, especially with this group! Ask away! Meals during race week: I would say just eat what you normally do, nothing too spicy or out of the ordinary. I like to have my last big meal at lunchtime the day before a race, then just something light at dinnertime. ETA: We are going to need some more information about the crab... Edited by bcraht 2014-01-08 7:12 PM |
| 2014-01-08 7:12 PM in reply to: 0 |
Science Nerd 28760 Redwood City, California | Subject: RE: Mad Manatee Mentors New Year 2014--OPEN Manatees, I am super grumpy today. I made it to the gym to run (yay!), got the last available treadmill (yay!), and started running. I was running slower than I know I can to warm up, but I made it about 10 minutes before my arches and shins started hurting. This happens any time I wear my Ravennas. Obviously, I'm not wearing them any more. I've also had it with my other pair of support shoes, the Trance. I've been wearing neutral shoes (Ghost) during my Body Back classes and doing 10 - 15 minutes of running without any of these hints of pain. Do I just run in the neutral shoes for awhile and see how it goes? I am so frustrated by this whole thing. Edited by Artemis 2014-01-08 7:25 PM |
| 2014-01-08 7:14 PM in reply to: Artemis |
Master 4452 | Subject: RE: Mad Manatee Mentors New Year 2014--OPEN Grrrr! Sorry, Jen, that is frustrating. Could it be that your feet/legs are adjusting to the support shoes? I know with my orthotics I was told to wear them for 2 hours the first day, and go up by an hour each day until I was up to a full day, so that my body could get used to them. Did you do that with your shoes? Your neutral shoes may not bother you because your bod is used to them? Sorry, not much help... |
| 2014-01-08 7:24 PM in reply to: bcraht |
Science Nerd 28760 Redwood City, California | Subject: RE: Mad Manatee Mentors New Year 2014--OPEN I don't know, Kirsten. I was having the same problem with the Ravenna before I stopped running in August, so those definitely need to go. The Trance felt ok, but they just felt so heavy and like they were "too much" a lot of the time. It's really frustrating. |
| 2014-01-08 7:42 PM in reply to: Artemis |
Master 6834 Englewood, Florida | Subject: RE: Mad Manatee Mentors New Year 2014--OPEN Originally posted by Artemis I don't know, Kirsten. I was having the same problem with the Ravenna before I stopped running in August, so those definitely need to go. The Trance felt ok, but they just felt so heavy and like they were "too much" a lot of the time. It's really frustrating. Jen, you are tugging at my heart here. I have found shoes to be so very personal. I have tried a bit of everything and all I can say is that you'll find something, just keep after it. I know you are a Brooks fanatic, but have you tried any other brands? |
| 2014-01-08 7:43 PM in reply to: cdban66 |
Master 6834 Englewood, Florida | Subject: RE: Mad Manatee Mentors New Year 2014--OPEN Hello newest Manatees. I think you'll find all the support you could want here, and we all hope to help you reach your goals. |
| 2014-01-08 7:44 PM in reply to: cdban66 |
Science Nerd 28760 Redwood City, California | Subject: RE: Mad Manatee Mentors New Year 2014--OPEN Originally posted by cdban66 I have. I used Saucony for awhile, but I didn't like them in the long run. It's just really frustrating!Originally posted by Artemis I don't know, Kirsten. I was having the same problem with the Ravenna before I stopped running in August, so those definitely need to go. The Trance felt ok, but they just felt so heavy and like they were "too much" a lot of the time. It's really frustrating. Jen, you are tugging at my heart here. I have found shoes to be so very personal. I have tried a bit of everything and all I can say is that you'll find something, just keep after it. I know you are a Brooks fanatic, but have you tried any other brands? |
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