Penn State's mentor group - CLOSED! (Page 72)

zionvier - 2010-06-16 11:56 PM

What did you think about the masters group?  There is one a mile from my house that meets weekly, but I haven't ever gone.  I've always got the impression they were focused on pure swimming and not swimming for triathlon.  I've always viewed masters classes as trying to make you faster, where I'm looking to get better at swimming in order to conserve energy.  Do you think the masters groups are something an IMer should do? 

PennState - 2010-06-17 1:33 PM Got a brief lunchtime swim in, hoping for a run later. Anyone else training?

WittyCityGirl - 2010-06-17 10:16 PM Thanks for posting the websites! I'm hoping to get around to seeing them ASAP. 

This week has been a ridiculously low volume recovery week. I was super tired Mon-Wed from my training trip to Lake Placid.  I lost my mojo and wasn't interested in triathlon activities-so I CLEANED instead! Wow! What a difference in our home!!!!

Today was a massage day. Oh baby, that felt good!  The massage therapist said my upper body was such a mess that there wasn't time for legs, so next week that'll definitely be on the menu.  

I did some P90X tonight... I haven't been diligent with my stretching and I felt it during the yoga!!!  I think with IMLP getting so close that I NEED to devote one night a week to getting limber-NO INJURIES FOR ME!!!!!!  So I think I'll combine my yoga and massages on Thursdays so it'll be nice n relaxing.

My bday is next week.  What did I ask for?  Hubby to join me on a century ride. Ha!! "You know you're a triathlete when..." 

zionvier - 2010-06-18 2:47 AM I got some good news and bad news today at work.  The CEO came in from San Antonio unannounced in order to deliver it (something I think is very admirable and speaks volumes for the company).  He came in to inform us that they will be closing our office on September 30th and moving everything to San Antonio and hiring contractors for the software we work on and we are all out of jobs.  I think it was really nice for a company to give their employees 3 1/2 months notice that they will be losing their jobs, unlike most that would have waited until the last day or something.  Unfortunately I'm not needed during the transition period because I've only been there for 2 years and was let go today (with severance, but not a huge one since I was only there 2 years).

So... how is this "good" news? Well, obviously I have to apply for other jobs, but it leaves a LOT of time to train everyday.  So, starting on Monday it will be likely you'll start seeing massive increases in my training log.  With the ability to now "train like a pro" and get a 5 hour bike ride in, take a nap and then do a 2-3 hour run or swim everyday.  The only obstacle I have to be careful of is doing too much too soon and risking injury.  Luckily, it comes at the point where I am about to start ramping up my training anyway.  The reason it'll start on Monday, is because I have a sprint tri on Sunday (first of the season).  Luckily almost all my races (except two) are paid for already, otherwise this season might have been down the drain financially.

WittyCityGirl - 2010-06-17 8:16 PM Thanks for posting the websites! I'm hoping to get around to seeing them ASAP. 

This week has been a ridiculously low volume recovery week. I was super tired Mon-Wed from my training trip to Lake Placid.  I lost my mojo and wasn't interested in triathlon activities-so I CLEANED instead! Wow! What a difference in our home!!!!

Today was a massage day. Oh baby, that felt good!  The massage therapist said my upper body was such a mess that there wasn't time for legs, so next week that'll definitely be on the menu.  

I did some P90X tonight... I haven't been diligent with my stretching and I felt it during the yoga!!!  I think with IMLP getting so close that I NEED to devote one night a week to getting limber-NO INJURIES FOR ME!!!!!!  So I think I'll combine my yoga and massages on Thursdays so it'll be nice n relaxing.

My bday is next week.  What did I ask for?  Hubby to join me on a century ride. Ha!! "You know you're a triathlete when..." 

zionvier - 2010-06-18 12:47 AM I got some good news and bad news today at work.  The CEO came in from San Antonio unannounced in order to deliver it (something I think is very admirable and speaks volumes for the company).  He came in to inform us that they will be closing our office on September 30th and moving everything to San Antonio and hiring contractors for the software we work on and we are all out of jobs.  I think it was really nice for a company to give their employees 3 1/2 months notice that they will be losing their jobs, unlike most that would have waited until the last day or something.  Unfortunately I'm not needed during the transition period because I've only been there for 2 years and was let go today (with severance, but not a huge one since I was only there 2 years).

So... how is this "good" news? Well, obviously I have to apply for other jobs, but it leaves a LOT of time to train everyday.  So, starting on Monday it will be likely you'll start seeing massive increases in my training log.  With the ability to now "train like a pro" and get a 5 hour bike ride in, take a nap and then do a 2-3 hour run or swim everyday.  The only obstacle I have to be careful of is doing too much too soon and risking injury.  Luckily, it comes at the point where I am about to start ramping up my training anyway.  The reason it'll start on Monday, is because I have a sprint tri on Sunday (first of the season).  Luckily almost all my races (except two) are paid for already, otherwise this season might have been down the drain financially.

PennState - 2010-06-18 10:02 AM I wrote something in my log about my swim tomorrow that I think is a real key to success in this sport. It's about training when you aren't feeling like training. Would love to hear the groups thoughts.

zionvier - 2010-06-17 11:47 PM I got some good news and bad news today at work.  The CEO came in from San Antonio unannounced in order to deliver it (something I think is very admirable and speaks volumes for the company).  He came in to inform us that they will be closing our office on September 30th and moving everything to San Antonio and hiring contractors for the software we work on and we are all out of jobs.  I think it was really nice for a company to give their employees 3 1/2 months notice that they will be losing their jobs, unlike most that would have waited until the last day or something.  Unfortunately I'm not needed during the transition period because I've only been there for 2 years and was let go today (with severance, but not a huge one since I was only there 2 years).

So... how is this "good" news? Well, obviously I have to apply for other jobs, but it leaves a LOT of time to train everyday.  So, starting on Monday it will be likely you'll start seeing massive increases in my training log.  With the ability to now "train like a pro" and get a 5 hour bike ride in, take a nap and then do a 2-3 hour run or swim everyday.  The only obstacle I have to be careful of is doing too much too soon and risking injury.  Luckily, it comes at the point where I am about to start ramping up my training anyway.  The reason it'll start on Monday, is because I have a sprint tri on Sunday (first of the season).  Luckily almost all my races (except two) are paid for already, otherwise this season might have been down the drain financially.

zionvier - 2010-06-18 1:47 AM I got some good news and bad news today at work.  The CEO came in from San Antonio unannounced in order to deliver it (something I think is very admirable and speaks volumes for the company).  He came in to inform us that they will be closing our office on September 30th and moving everything to San Antonio and hiring contractors for the software we work on and we are all out of jobs.  I think it was really nice for a company to give their employees 3 1/2 months notice that they will be losing their jobs, unlike most that would have waited until the last day or something.  Unfortunately I'm not needed during the transition period because I've only been there for 2 years and was let go today (with severance, but not a huge one since I was only there 2 years).

So... how is this "good" news? Well, obviously I have to apply for other jobs, but it leaves a LOT of time to train everyday.  So, starting on Monday it will be likely you'll start seeing massive increases in my training log.  With the ability to now "train like a pro" and get a 5 hour bike ride in, take a nap and then do a 2-3 hour run or swim everyday.  The only obstacle I have to be careful of is doing too much too soon and risking injury.  Luckily, it comes at the point where I am about to start ramping up my training anyway.  The reason it'll start on Monday, is because I have a sprint tri on Sunday (first of the season).  Luckily almost all my races (except two) are paid for already, otherwise this season might have been down the drain financially.