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Lyssa - do not be sooo hard on yourself - I realize you are shut in with midgets running around and screaming and probably wanting as much as you do to get out and do things...anyone that can run with six shooters can run a marthon! forty minutes is doable, are there any motels or hotels near you. I have friends who were able to use thier gyms for a monthly fee...just a thought...and it may be that you have none closer then the gym. Realize that if you could run 5-6 miles a few weeks ago...you still can tomorrow..but you have to get going soon...6 months is plenty of time to get you rocknroll'n and ready to run and walk if you have to this marathon! I was planning on doing the rock n roll marathon in my area but I may have to head your way!!!! how much fun...you can even take me out in your lake near your house and help me to break my fears of those darn open water swims! DEAL!? hope you can make a decision soon...I TRULY hate to see you doubting yourself...that is not the lyssa I know! how about a mall near you? go run around the inside mall...after all the news is saying they are all empty love ya girl and want to see you back in that training seat...not hiding in your home! let us know what you decide. OBTW I swam for you! I about froze my arse off...which would be a good thing! but once I got there and got going I had a blast and swam for an hour! woo hoo! I would have stayed but the kids were showing up and I saw nothing but noodles in th lanes on either side of me....I decided I did not want to get ugly with some kiddos...so I left....but I am happy to announce - I am baaaack! how'bout you!? what are you going to do to get back on track....Im waiting!?

and glad to have your positive mind set/attitude...we all need those around us! I hope we can all follow in your footsteps...and I too would like you to call me on any negativity I may throw your way!

with that said...lets all beat down those obstacles that seem to be in our way and TRAIN WELL!

 here is one way to shatter all time records...do all three legs at once!

Here's a great site for that question: http://www.usms.org/placswim/

May I join this group?  I'm a 40 year old working (currently 50 hrs/week) mom of two, newbie, needs help learning to swim alot better, has Lupus (which interferes with training on a regular basis) am registered for Florida 70.3 and freaking out about that a lot.  I am also trying to lose 20 lbs., beginning Jan 1st.  I'm trying not to sound too needy  Thanks.

I promise to get back on my bike soon!  Before the week is over, I'll get on that thing.  Anyone else have some small or large goal that they can accomplish by the end of the week?

Oahu.  We have an all women's race in the beginning of September.  You game for that?

we would love you to join us! you and I can swim together. I have two questions for you....what is your name? and secondly...are those your arms???? dang! if so...you are going to fly in the swim portion!!!!! Please do not freak out about your upcoming race....you can and will do it and we will do all we can as a team to get you ready!

I have a good friend that has lupus and my hat is off to the both of you! and as I have told the others who have joined...please make sure to log everything you do....well almost everything and stay involved with the team....plus make sure to start today...do not put it off....so with that said....welcome arms...I can only dream about mine looking that dang buff!

i have no serious opinions about how many, but if we're at ten, that suits me. 15 sounds like too many, but SERIOUSLY, what do i know? now that i'm finally on here and caught up with the thread, i can't remember what i was going to say. LOL have to go back and re read the thread now tee hee

ok. i remember now.

i did danskin seattle this year, and it was the dang funnest race i've EVER done!! if anyone is considering doing a danskin DO IT!! it was so cool that it was all these chicks! elite chicks, and fat chicks, and gramma chicks, and EVERYTHING inbetween!! it was hands down the most fun i've ever had racing.

AND julee-it would FREAKING rock so much if you came up here for rock n roll seattle!!! please can we make that happen?!? that motivates the bejeebers right out of me!! lynne (triathlynne-used to be scotinseattle) is doing it also, it would be so FREAKIN fun!! and i'll totally take you out in my lake julee for a little OWS. bring your wetsuit!! LOL

strengths and weaknesses-i would say that swimming is my ultimate weakness. i can manage, danskin was the longest swim i've ever done and it was 800 meters. i managed to NOT drown, AND came in 302 out of 361 in my AG. LOL there's some SERIOUS numbers for ya!! LOL so like i said, i can manage to NOT drown, but i wouldn't actually call it "sucsessful swimming" LOL

as far as strength right now i would say running, but i just got a new bike in august of last year and i spent a LOT of time on it-and ended up really losing steam on the run portion of my last race. (it was 3.1 miles and i think my time was just a hair over 38 minutes! LOL) like i said though, i'm TRYING to marathon train, so RECENTLY i've been running running running my little heart out.
i DID rock the bike portion of that danskin race though!! if i DO say so myself, it was 12 miles i think, or 13? now i can't remember-my finisher medal says 20K bike--and my time was 41.43 MOST fun bike leg EVER.

ok. my kid's dinner is ready, my dd is on the potty yelling that she's done, my two year old is standing on my calf, and my 8 year old is at the table crying, i'll be back on later.

Thanks Trish...that was the number I was thinking...15. What about the rest of you!?

I love your robot comment...I need  you to rub off on me. I will say I am going swimming and instead go biking and running and vice versa.

Nutrition is soo very important..especially when working out....we will find the right nutrition for you...I am a huge GU lover when I race...it packs away easily and sure seems to give me an instant boost....it is hard for me even when I race longer races to choke down some of the power bars, cliff bars....etc although I know I need them...so, we definitely want to get you on the right nutritions and some nice healthy snacks....I actually swam today. I got in and it was gorgeous blue sky and all of a sudden I kept thinking who is splashing up a storm next to me...and instead it was a storm...rained really hard for a good 20 or so minutes...and when I got out....brrrrrrrrrr it had gotten colder! I hate swimming outside..and I think that is why I have been having such issues getting to the pool....it is just so darn convenient and I am not too fond of a few of the gyms pools and times they have open lap swimming...DILEMMA DILEMMAS! I am off to go have a bite to eat...WAY LATE, but starving since I have been shopping this entire afternoon...hope you all have a great evening...remember to log. I will be checking your logs in the morning....and I hope to see lots of activity....exercise logging that is! can you believe it is almost Christmas...I hate to say it but BAHUMBUG! nite yall!

lyssa-gator - 2008-12-22 4:55 PM trish! i think we were writing at the same time, i didn't mean to contradict you when i said 15 was too many, i forgot that people drop out so you're totally right. LOL
and now that i read THAT, i STILL can't remember what i was going to say. i REALLY need to run, and in order to do that, i think i'd need snow shoes and a babysitter. anyone? anyone?

you crack me up...i love having you around...thanks for the smiles lyssa...and please spit it out!

Hi Everyone! I am hoping that there might still be room for me....I am going to need some guidance now that I have entered into the world of triathlon.

Name: Yvonne

Story: I am 37 years young and have the pleasure of teaching Math and English to Junior High kids and co-coaching a senior cross country running team. I have been running for awhile now- just completed my 12th marathon with a PR of 3:41:44. The thought of making the move into the tri-world was inevitable as my hubby is pretty obsessed with it and I am always so inspired when cheering him on. My only triathlon was in high school when the PE teacher just about kicked me out of the pool since I was so far behind the others. I did manage to catch up on the bike and run though.   I have been in the pool a couple of times a week for the past few months and still laugh at how poorly I swim- I had a lady pass me doing side-stroke-though I am enjoying myself more.  

Family Status: Married to a wonderful triathlete (aka my personal IT help desk, bike mechanic and cheerleader), no kids, one constantly hungry chocolate lab

Current Training: I have joined a tri-club at the local rec centre and we have awesome coaches 3 days a week. In addition, I try to get to the pool at least 1-2 times and run 3-4 times a week. I have yet to put my bike on the trainer....but that will happen soon.

This Years Races: Chicago Marathon, Sacramento Marathon

2009 Races: Mt Royal 1st Tri, IMC (yes it is a HUGE intimidating jump taken during a brief lapse of judgement combined with inspiration at IMC 2008)

What I hope to gain: inspiration, training ideas, tips for racing, motivation

What I hope to contribute: knowledge on running, nutrition, motivation

Please let me know Julee if there is room!!!! (fingers and toes crossed)

lyssa-gator - 2008-12-22 8:54 PM no one's around? all righty, well i'm going to ATTEMPT to get my two year old to bed, then i'll be back with a glass of wine.

mmm I love to whine wine! sooooo I grabbed a glass and I am baaaaack...where are you?

I made this chart and will add the new teammates....made it red...because red signifies POWER and that is what our team is all about!

woo hoo...time to start checking up on your teammates and inspire them...and if you see no logging....PM them...they must no there is NO escape from this mighty mentors group...we will have no casualties...we will all be those triathletes we signed up to be!!!

Hi Yvonne...Time to uncross those fingers and toes...WELCOME!!!! I think you would be a great addition to our team. I love your comments about the pool....brought a big smile to my face....and boy did I need to smile after working on that darn team chart...HTML is not something I like to do! but of course sucked it up for the team! sounds like you will compliment the team well...we already have some girls who are in need of nutrition help...so, please by all means chime in! We look forward to getting to know you better. Have a great evening...where is that you live? btw...congrats on the pr in the marathon! that is fabulous!

Good morning everyone!  Seems like this is a late night group -- lots of posts after I'm already in bed!  I'm an early riser, and head out the door nearly every morning by 6 to go for a run.  Today I plan to run twice, so keep your fingers crossed for me.  Every Tuesday evening I try to run with my "coach", but I always run in the morning just in case real life ends up interfering with my evening run (darned work expects me to stay sometimes -- something about expecting a paycheck???).  It's cold here this morning -- 35 -- and that is rather cold for NW Florida.  Does anyone have any tips for running in the cold?  I actually like it when it's a little cold, but 35 is a bit much.  I do find that I warm up after the first mile or so, but getting through that first mile is a struggle!  It's all part of that mental game...

I'm heading for Cleveland, OH (talk about COLD!) early tomorrow morning, and may not be able to check in for a few days.  I hope everyone has a wonderful Christmas!