SWBKRUN MENTOR GROUP - OPEN (Page 9)

Originally posted by SSMinnow



Hey, I'm a Boston fan too! We are talking marathons, right? wait? what?

Rob, you should meet Kim! She had PF for quite a while and is also a CF freak. She's a super fast runner so she probably has some words of wisdom for you!

Originally posted by [email protected]

Bio:

NAME: Rob

STORY: Been doing Tri's for about 25 years, first started after high school (1984!). Not as consistant as I wanted but been steady. I have had the opportunity to complete one Ironman (one and done group, but I have to say that I am getting the bug again) one HIM and two Chicago Marathons (2007, 2008). Been lucky to compete in various other distances through the years. I enjoy the training, like the challenge and friendships I've built along the way.
My family is a bunch of atheletes. Dad has done HIM, marathons, etc; Twin brother has done 3 IM's and sister has done 2 Marathons. My dad got the running bug in the 70's and it's continued through generations. I have 2 boys (divorced) and they are athletes (10 and 8 years old). My boys are my world.
I live in Naples FL. I am very spoiled with our great weather, can train all year round. Originally from Boston, die hard Boston fan!

TRAINING: In Feb of this year, the dreaded Planters Facilitus (I know I didn't spell that right) hit. I have run very little (mostly none). First time major injure for me, it stinks . My biking and swiming has certainly improved. Right now training for the Naples Fitness Challenge (Sprint distance) on June 2nd and the Miami HIM in October. Going to see how foot is at race time for both events. If it feels bad, I won't do run.

Have for some insane reason been doing Cross Fit workouts, its a lot of fun (if you are crazy)
2013 RACES:
June 2nd- Naples Fitness Challenge (Reverse Sprint Tri - Run, Bike, Swim)
Oct 27th - Miami HIM

WEIGHTLOSS: Glad you asked! I have lost 20 pounds in the last two months, by eating 1500 calories a day. I was at 188 and am now at 168! Feel like a new person. I am maintaining 168 right now and back up to eating a somewhat normal diet of 2000 calories a day.

ADDITIONAL INFO: I have done mentoring groups before and enjoy the support and friendships in the groups. I hope my posts will encourage you, I always have questions and usually include something ridiculous that always seems to happen to me along the way. Thanks for letting me be part of the group. Happy training and happy postings.

Rob

Originally posted by SSMinnow

Finally had an xray today and I am here to report that I have four fractured ribs, 4, 5,6 and 7, but no scapular involvement. Boo! Yeah! I'm so conflicted. Sports Med doc told me that I should expect the pain to last several more weeks, offered me Vicadin for at night (which I turned down) and told me to train on with pain as my guide. For now, there is no question that IM is out of the question. I figure if I can run nearly 15m yesterday, I am still viable.

Now before anyone jumps down my throat, I will be doing only what I can and not what what I would like to do. Can't ride the Parlee for at least another week for fear of falling again (seems my dr and the man question my riding skills) and for some reason backstroke makes me want to cry like a baby so it's out too.

Originally posted by Nadscats

I would like to join this group. I am a 50 something female working towards IM Canada in August.

Originally posted by Nadscats

Hello, my name is Nadine. I live in Vancouver, WA. Decided about 5 years ago I wanted to do a Triathlon, but could not swim. Took swimming lessons and completed my first spint that year. I have done about 5-6 sprints, 1 olympic, 2 HIM, (Boise, Barbs Race), and did IM Canada 2011. They ran out of water on the course and...stung by a be 10 miles from bike finish (allergic), after a long delay, got going again and missed bike cut off by 4 minutes. I was crushed and gave up on everything, never going to do a Tri again, until....they gave all the dnf's a free entry for either 2012 or 2013. Decided this was my chance for a do-over. Everything happens for a reason, right? I have put much more training in this time and hope to be ready. So far this year I have done 2 sprints, several challenging bikes and I have an 81 mile this Sat and a Century next weekend. I am not gifted in any of the 3 sports and usually finish about bottom 3rd of the pack, but excluding IM CA, I ALWAYS finish and give it everything I have.

Right now I am going through the "am I doing enough", "am I going to be ready", etc., the "mental chaos" so thought being part of a group might helpful for me.

Originally posted by Nadscats

Hello, my name is Nadine. I live in Vancouver, WA. Decided about 5 years ago I wanted to do a Triathlon, but could not swim. Took swimming lessons and completed my first spint that year. I have done about 5-6 sprints, 1 olympic, 2 HIM, (Boise, Barbs Race), and did IM Canada 2011. They ran out of water on the course and...stung by a be 10 miles from bike finish (allergic), after a long delay, got going again and missed bike cut off by 4 minutes. I was crushed and gave up on everything, never going to do a Tri again, until....they gave all the dnf's a free entry for either 2012 or 2013. Decided this was my chance for a do-over. Everything happens for a reason, right? I have put much more training in this time and hope to be ready. So far this year I have done 2 sprints, several challenging bikes and I have an 81 mile this Sat and a Century next weekend. I am not gifted in any of the 3 sports and usually finish about bottom 3rd of the pack, but excluding IM CA, I ALWAYS finish and give it everything I have.

Right now I am going through the "am I doing enough", "am I going to be ready", etc., the "mental chaos" so thought being part of a group might helpful for me.

Originally posted by SSMinnow

Finally had an xray today and I am here to report that I have four fractured ribs, 4, 5,6 and 7, but no scapular involvement. Boo! Yeah! I'm so conflicted. Sports Med doc told me that I should expect the pain to last several more weeks, offered me Vicadin for at night (which I turned down) and told me to train on with pain as my guide. For now, there is no question that IM is out of the question. I figure if I can run nearly 15m yesterday, I am still viable.

Now before anyone jumps down my throat, I will be doing only what I can and not what what I would like to do. Can't ride the Parlee for at least another week for fear of falling again (seems my dr and the man question my riding skills) and for some reason backstroke makes me want to cry like a baby so it's out too.


Ouch! Hang in there hope they heal fast!!!!

Originally posted by copa2251


I did an hour on a spin bike at the gym tonight, the gym I use is very small, just 3 treadmills, but being attached to the aquatic centre it's a hangout for pro triathletes in Noosa. Tonight it was just me and Belinda Granger - 36 times IM finisher and 13 times IM champion according to her blog.
She spent the hour doing long running intervals at almost the top speed the TM could go and didn't even break out into a sweat!

Originally posted by copa2251

Hi Nadine, welcome to the group!

Sorry to hear about the ribs Suzy, can you cycle on the computrainer?

I did an hour on a spin bike at the gym tonight, the gym I use is very small, just 3 treadmills, but being attached to the aquatic centre it's a hangout for pro triathletes in Noosa. Tonight it was just me and Belinda Granger - 36 times IM finisher and 13 times IM champion according to her blog.
She spent the hour doing long running intervals at almost the top speed the TM could go and didn't even break out into a sweat!

Originally posted by SSMinnow



How cool is that? was she listening to music or only the little voices in her head?

Since the ribs are displaced, I can workout normally so long as I can tolerate it and I don't change form doing it. The avoidance of the TT bike is strictly to make sure I don't fall again in the early healing process. Mentally, I need to get back on that bike though. Every time I drive by the spot where I dumped, I cringe and relive it. Need to get past that. Dino has even offered to come up and ride with me. It''ll be like having my own pro cyclist there to give me guidance and moral support!

Originally posted by Nadscats

Hello, my name is Nadine. I live in Vancouver, WA. Decided about 5 years ago I wanted to do a Triathlon, but could not swim. Took swimming lessons and completed my first spint that year. I have done about 5-6 sprints, 1 olympic, 2 HIM, (Boise, Barbs Race), and did IM Canada 2011. They ran out of water on the course and...stung by a be 10 miles from bike finish (allergic), after a long delay, got going again and missed bike cut off by 4 minutes. I was crushed and gave up on everything, never going to do a Tri again, until....they gave all the dnf's a free entry for either 2012 or 2013. Decided this was my chance for a do-over. Everything happens for a reason, right? I have put much more training in this time and hope to be ready. So far this year I have done 2 sprints, several challenging bikes and I have an 81 mile this Sat and a Century next weekend. I am not gifted in any of the 3 sports and usually finish about bottom 3rd of the pack, but excluding IM CA, I ALWAYS finish and give it everything I have.

Right now I am going through the "am I doing enough", "am I going to be ready", etc., the "mental chaos" so thought being part of a group might helpful for me.

Originally posted by gdale



Suzy, I think someone mentioned this earlier but you might consider putting some non-deep rim wheels on the Parlee and getting used to the bike before going back to the deep wheels. This way you can gain some confidence on the bike in a more stable setup before you go back to the setup where you fell.