swbkrun Mentor Group II- CLOSED FOR BUSINESS!!!

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Verona WI--Ironman Bike Country!

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Tis the season to be Merry-ho,ho,ho, but racing can still be an option. Who's up for one this weekend???

And if you're not, take a look at your volume from '10 and give us one positive about it!!!!

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6973

marietta

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gdctex - 2010-12-21 10:25 PM Andy, I see in your log you are signed up for the Gateway Oly in April in Kemah. Have you seen the course map here? The Kemah bridge is now part of the run instead of the bike.....twice....at the end of the 10k......

Hill training is going to be a priority for me.....using local parking garages as my only option.

pffffffttttt. you flatlanders and your overpasses. ;-)

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marietta

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SSMinnow - 2010-12-22 7:03 AM Tis the season to be Merry-ho,ho,ho, but racing can still be an option. Who's up for one this weekend???

And if you're not, take a look at your volume from '10 and give us one positive about it!!!!

good luck racers. nada here. man, i know i'm stating the obvious here but i just look at my volume and think back to where i was a few years ago. everything about it is positive.

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SSMinnow - 2010-12-22 6:03 AM Tis the season to be Merry-ho,ho,ho, but racing can still be an option. Who's up for one this weekend???

And if you're not, take a look at your volume from '10 and give us one positive about it!!!!

Yep, I agree with John on this. Looking at 2010 and where I was in prior years....it's all good.

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4108

Calgary,AB,Canada

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No racing. Just eating.

We'll post 2010 volumes later i guess. But agree with John/Glen. Volumes are so much better. Are more importantly, I am healthy and in a way better headspace than a few years ago.

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3395

Raleigh

Subject: RE: swbkrun Mentor Group II- CLOSED FOR BUSINESS!!!

SSMinnow - 2010-12-22 7:03 AM Tis the season to be Merry-ho,ho,ho, but racing can still be an option. Who's up for one this weekend???

And if you're not, take a look at your volume from '10 and give us one positive about it!!!!

My volume goes to 11!

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5522

Frisco, TX

Subject: RE: swbkrun Mentor Group II- CLOSED FOR BUSINESS!!!

gdctex - 2010-12-21 9:25 PM Andy, I see in your log you are signed up for the Gateway Oly in April in Kemah. Have you seen the course map here? The Kemah bridge is now part of the run instead of the bike.....twice....at the end of the 10k......

Hill training is going to be a priority for me.....using local parking garages as my only option.

Gateway Oly is the plan anyway. I took a look at the course - well, won't that course be interesting! I have some hills around so I will have to throw them into the mix. Call me odd, but I would rather a hill than ride a hill... That bike up and over was brutal last year...

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Verona WI--Ironman Bike Country!

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SSMinnow - 2010-12-22 6:03 AM Tis the season to be Merry-ho,ho,ho, but racing can still be an option. Who's up for one this weekend???

And if you're not, take a look at your volume from '10 and give us one positive about it!!!!

This answer is easy for me. in '09 it took me 1 hour to swim on average 1,838 yards. In '10, I swam 32% faster or 2,422 yards in that same hour. Not speedy by a long shot for some in our group, but really, really pleased with that statistic.

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9060

Charlottesville, Virginia

Subject: RE: swbkrun Mentor Group II- CLOSED FOR BUSINESS!!!

SSMinnow - 2010-12-22 9:38 AM

SSMinnow - 2010-12-22 6:03 AM Tis the season to be Merry-ho,ho,ho, but racing can still be an option. Who's up for one this weekend???

And if you're not, take a look at your volume from '10 and give us one positive about it!!!!

This answer is easy for me. in '09 it took me 1 hour to swim on average 1,838 yards. In '10, I swam 32% faster or 2,422 yards in that same hour. Not speedy by a long shot for some in our group, but really, really pleased with that statistic.

That's awesome Suzy!

No racing just eating for me.

Funny though, how is it possible that I didn't work out once last week and ate all kinds of crap and I weighed myself this morning and I am about 5 pounds lighter than I was before I got sick.

All I did was not workout, sleep drink and eat.

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Charlottesville, Virginia

Subject: RE: swbkrun Mentor Group II- CLOSED FOR BUSINESS!!!

How are you west coasters doing with all this rain? Everyone ok?

I saw there was even bad flooding in Vegas. You doin ok DJ?

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945

Auburn AL

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No racing for me, and

I am POSITIVE that I did not do enough volume in 2010!

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9060

Charlottesville, Virginia

Subject: RE: swbkrun Mentor Group II- CLOSED FOR BUSINESS!!!

As for volume, I'm way up on the bike this year and a bit short on the run by about 100 miles and just a bit over on the swim, which is funny because it seems like I hardly swam at all this year.

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1797

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia

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dalessit - 2010-12-22 9:12 AM As for volume, I'm way up on the bike this year and a bit short on the run by about 100 miles and just a bit over on the swim, which is funny because it seems like I hardly swam at all this year.

My numbers are pretty similiar to Tony's. Gee did we both have the same coach. LOL! I'd say the most positive thing for me is quality over quantity workouts. Plus for those number lovers - I managed to add an average of 1.5 hrs per week to training my routine.
'09 374 hrs. of s/b/r & strength
'10 435 hrs. (projecting about 445 hrs.) of s/b/r & strength

And what's up w/ 23 hrs. of strength training for both years. That is a funny number to arrive at over the course of 2 years.

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2501

Subject: RE: swbkrun Mentor Group II- CLOSED FOR BUSINESS!!!

SSMinnow - 2010-12-22 4:03 AM Tis the season to be Merry-ho,ho,ho, but racing can still be an option. Who's up for one this weekend???

And if you're not, take a look at your volume from '10 and give us one positive about it!!!!

It was bigger than ever. Well, swim will never be bigger than EVER, but bigger than ever since college! Proud of the year, and proud of and impressed by all of the dedication in this group. Super-duper inspiring!!!

Now I need some more training to continue managing my kids! I think I need Christmas to get here more than they do!! I don't remember them ever being as excited as they are this year. Maybe it's because this is one of the few years we haven't had a huge weather event to distract us (flood, windstorm, snowstorm)...

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Elite

4108

Calgary,AB,Canada

Subject: RE: swbkrun Mentor Group II- CLOSED FOR BUSINESS!!!

dalessit - 2010-12-22 7:49 AM

SSMinnow - 2010-12-22 9:38 AM

SSMinnow - 2010-12-22 6:03 AM Tis the season to be Merry-ho,ho,ho, but racing can still be an option. Who's up for one this weekend???

And if you're not, take a look at your volume from '10 and give us one positive about it!!!!

This answer is easy for me. in '09 it took me 1 hour to swim on average 1,838 yards. In '10, I swam 32% faster or 2,422 yards in that same hour. Not speedy by a long shot for some in our group, but really, really pleased with that statistic.

That's awesome Suzy!

No racing just eating for me.

Funny though, how is it possible that I didn't work out once last week and ate all kinds of crap and I weighed myself this morning and I am about 5 pounds lighter than I was before I got sick.

All I did was not workout, sleep drink and eat.

I think you and I both know how your 5 lbs lighter. Thats i we ned to talk about it.

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1372

Tosa, WI

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SSMinnow - 2010-12-22 6:03 AM Tis the season to be Merry-ho,ho,ho, but racing can still be an option. Who's up for one this weekend???

And if you're not, take a look at your volume from '10 and give us one positive about it!!!!

No racing for me either.... still trying to figure out a way to get my sets in while outta town for the Holidays. (Spin bike at the Y....here I come! Or Suzy....coming over to use the compu-trainer on the RU...wouldn't that be a sight! What size is that thing like a 40 cm?)

For those doing the Jingle Bell Jog (or whatever).... REPRESENT!!

I am happy with my volume, but 2010 really taught me about "quality" workouts instead of just putting in the time. With the help of this MG, EN, the donks, Tri-Wi, etc. I really learned that it really matters how you complete each workout and how they stack on top of and affect each other. Speed is not cheap or easy and several trips into the Hurt Locker reminded me of that!!

Hope everybody has safe travels and a great Holiday Season!!

Dino

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Verona WI--Ironman Bike Country!

Subject: RE: swbkrun Mentor Group II- CLOSED FOR BUSINESS!!!

badgerintx - 2010-12-22 11:21 AM

SSMinnow - 2010-12-22 6:03 AM Tis the season to be Merry-ho,ho,ho, but racing can still be an option. Who's up for one this weekend???

And if you're not, take a look at your volume from '10 and give us one positive about it!!!!

No racing for me either.... still trying to figure out a way to get my sets in while outta town for the Holidays. (Spin bike at the Y....here I come! Or Suzy....coming over to use the compu-trainer on the RU...wouldn't that be a sight! What size is that thing like a 40 cm?)

For those doing the Jingle Bell Jog (or whatever).... REPRESENT!!

I am happy with my volume, but 2010 really taught me about "quality" workouts instead of just putting in the time. With the help of this MG, EN, the donks, Tri-Wi, etc. I really learned that it really matters how you complete each workout and how they stack on top of and affect each other. Speed is not cheap or easy and several trips into the Hurt Locker reminded me of that!!

Hope everybody has safe travels and a great Holiday Season!!

Dino

While the RU would be out of the question, you are welcome to slide on over with the "Mistress" and use the CT if you want to....course you gotta let Coop watch you and then take him out when you're done!!!

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SSMinnow - 2010-12-22 7:03 AM Tis the season to be Merry-ho,ho,ho, but racing can still be an option. Who's up for one this weekend???

And if you're not, take a look at your volume from '10 and give us one positive about it!!!!

Merry Christmas MG.

I think our family is now clear of the virus that has kept this family with 102 temps for the past 9 days...no fun!
I didn't get it until day 6, but got wiped out for 3 days. But we are all "normal" now so all is good.

2010 was not a good tri/training year for me.
But I am looking ahead with positive thoughts to 2011 and beyond (just saw Toy Story 3).
Positive thought....I really enjoy training and know I am very lucky to be able to do this.

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4100

Wherever the trail takes me, WA.

Subject: RE: swbkrun Mentor Group II- CLOSED FOR BUSINESS!!!

http://www.beginnertriathlete.com/discussion/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=236912&posts=1&start=1

Soon to start (I think).....

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Verona WI--Ironman Bike Country!

Subject: RE: swbkrun Mentor Group II- CLOSED FOR BUSINESS!!!

For those who plan to continue on with the group, maybe we should do more than "cut and paste' our old bio....lots has happened since we started hanging out together!!!

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4108

Calgary,AB,Canada

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SSMinnow - 2010-12-22 12:11 PM For those who plan to continue on with the group, maybe we should do more than "cut and paste' our old bio....lots has happened since we started hanging out together!!!

That is what i just thought when I posted.
We have all done so much since we started here!!

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