2016 Clyde/Athena Tri-N-4-Weight Loss Mentor Group - Open (Page 7)

Originally posted by cwpeters What is the process for joining this group and will it be listed in the mentor groups tab or here in general discussion?

Originally posted by WebFootFreak 2/12: Walked: 2.00mi (with the dog) - 36:48 HR: 110avg, 119max Swam: 750yds - 25:00 (3:20? pace) Got there later than planned, swam less than planned... still wiped out, lol! 2/13: no planned workout because.... Sky Zone Trampoline Park w/Family: 1:20:23 Estiamted Caloric Burn: 1161. Avg HR: 126bpm with several spikes into the 160's and a max of 169bpm. Used my HRM and phone to track my activity under the "aerobics" category because I figured aerobics uses interval training in a way, plus my caloric burn estimates would be tied to my HR. I have the Scosche+ monitor which uses light pulses on my forearm to monitor HR. During the entire time there which included several wipeouts and dodgeball games, there were 0 instances where my HR flatlined (lost signal) on the phone. 2/14 Weight: 275 Rest Day I'll be honest, I'm taking today as a rest day because yesterday wiped me out. I was falling asleep at 2000hrs last night. So... The plan for the week is as follows: Mon: Walk, AM Swim as kids are out of school Tue: Walk, 30:00 spin Wed: Rest Thur: Restart "Barry P" w/ 5:00 Run Fri: 10:00 Run, Swim Sat: 5:00 Run, 30:00 spin Yes, it's an activity-heavy week for a restart, but I'm keeping the duration of each activity short. I'm also itching to get active again, which is a very good thing

Originally posted by RunnyBunny This movie looks awesome. Can't wait!

Originally posted by leatherneckpa SCARE DAY! I don't have anywhere else, or anyone else, to talk this out with. You will understand why in a bit. I really only have two close friends, Kevin and Mark. I've never been real social or active within my community, so no ties there either. My three brothers are jerks. Mom and Dad are dead. It was bad enough two weeks ago when the headline in the local paper read, "Triumph and Tragedy". There was a local trail type half-marathon run in mid-January, while it was still pretty chilly here. I happened to know one of the names of the ladies winner, she's the manager of my shoe shop. And a couple of paragraphs later I discovered what the tragedy part was. A 52 year old man who was running the event had a heart attack in one of the more remote sections and died before they could get him out and to aid. It started me thinking and questioning the wisdom of what I have been planning. But today I started getting texts from the wife and daughter of my best friend. He was having intense chest pains at work this morning and was rushed to the hospital. His EKG did not indicate anything, so we were all feeling pretty good. But the doctor insisted on a catheterization. They discovered that two of his previously installed stents were severely blocked. He will be having a quad bypass tomorrow morning. Kevin is 58, 240 lbs, diabetic, has two stents, and had a heart attack today. Mark is 56, 230 lbs, diabetic, high blood pressure, has four stents, and has had two heart attacks. I am 57, 385 lbs, no stents and no history of diabetes, heart attack, or high blood pressure. In fact, my blood pressure is consistently 120/80. I've been wondering all day if I am really that lucky or if I've just never had the right tests, "asked the right questions" so to speak. I've never experienced any light-headedness, dizziness, or shortness of breath, beyond what you would expect under heavy exertion. All of my bloodwork has always come back clean. But I am starting to wonder if maybe I'm not planning too much too soon. Especially with LCpl Gung-Ho living in the back of my mind. I'd really like to talk to a doctor about my alternatives and possible diagnostic procedures, but have you tried to find a doctor lately who isn't "on the clock". They zip in, listen briefly, and zip out making a snap diagnosis. They don't sit down and actually discuss anything with you. And the doctor I've had for the last 25 years has moved up into the admin operations of the hospital and barely has time to see patients anymore. In other words, I'm scared. Really nervous at the very least. Right now I am seriously considering sacrificing my May Peasantman Sprint and everything else on the schedule, except my August Lumberjack Sprint to allow myself the extra time to build to it slowly. In theory, I could possibly be down to 300 or so by August and in better shape. I guess it's true that we begin to question our futures more the older we get. I don't think I've ever truly considered my own mortality in the past, not even immediately prior to any of my recent surgeries.

Originally posted by AussieTurtle Quick Survey Who trains alone and who trains in a group? I've started occasionally running with a group and I'm starting to see some benefits. Considering a swim squad and bike group. I'll join a tri club later.

Originally posted by AussieTurtle
Who trains alone and who trains in a group?

Originally posted by WebFootFreak
I'm really not sure what is good, what is bad... or much of anything HR data related... What do I need to be looking for?

Originally posted by bulfrog

I am currently lying on the bed in the motel room. The bike is racked. Transition bags have been handed in. I'm all ready to go for the big day tomorrow. The weather forecast is not great. It's going to be a windy day, which means my best case scenario is gone. So it's just going to be a case of working hard, pushing through the hard bits and doing the best that I can. And of course trying to enjoy it.

I'm feeling pretty good I know I can do the distance. It's just a case of low slowly and keeping aead of those cutoff times.

For those who want play at home, my race number is 1053 and I start at 815 nz time (I think that's 215pm east coast time for you Americans) and the challenge wanaka website should have some live updates.

So, I'll talk to you latter guys. Hopefully with a nice shiny finishers medal around my neck.