tripletmom01 mentor group - CLOSED

I would like to join your mentor group! Will you have me?

NAME: MLJ / Matt
STORY:  I was a competitive swimmer through college, but got entirely out of shape over the next 10 +years ago as I focused on a career, and frankly recovered from burn-out. I got into triathlon as a way to get back in shape and did a sprint in 2007. After that, I quickly decided I wanted to do longer distance tris rather than redlining on sprints. In 2008 I completed two Olympics, one of which was great and the other not so much. I lost some enthusiasm after the poor race, and ended up taking 2009 off, while also stressing over a collapsing business. I'm back at it now and trying to prepare for the 2010 season without making my past mistakes - my body is built for swimming, and I've battled injuries associated with cycling and running.
FAMILY STATUS: I'm married with three daughters (twins who are 6 and a little one who is 4), and two young dogs.
CURRENT TRAINING:  I'm training about 5 hours a week, trying to be smart about gradually ramping up. I'm hoping to start a 20 week HIM plan in order to train for a HIM (my first) in June. Right now I'm not sure my running will be up to the starting levels without busting the 10% rule.
THIS YEAR'S RACES (2010): I loved racing Liberty in 2008 and hope to do the HIM there in June. It's only a few miles from my house, and the course is my regular training route. After that, I'm not sure, it depends on how much the HIM schedule messes up family time. I would hope to do another race or two later in the season.
2009 RACES:  None.
WEIGHTLOSS: I've gained about 25 pounds over the past year and currently weigh between 215 and 220. I should really be around 185 to 195 or so, and I think that would really give me a better chance of training injury free, and racing a bit faster.
WHAT I'M HOPING TO GAIN FROM THIS: With my swimming background, I usually fair OK on the swim, but then it goes downhill from there. I'm hoping to improve my cycling and running enough to be more competitive, while also learning the nutrition aspects of longer races. At the same time, my training time is limited due to my family obligations and my job, so I don't expect to be challenging for the podium anytime soon.

Yes Yes Yes...welcome all of you!

Chris can you tell us a little about yourself too?

 Sylvain- 30ks...nice!! I have been wanting to do one of those!

Matt- I am thinking once you do your first HIM you may be hooked

Ummm... its Ok if you want to admit you know me!!!

I have been helping Chris with his training.

Can I join?

NAME: treehugger/Jules
STORY:  I was a competitive swimmer through high school, rode a bike a lot in college (for transportation and fun, not racing), and then started running in grad school. I never put them all together until last summer, which was my first season of triathlon. I had a great time, and I'm looking forward to next season.
FAMILY STATUS: Married, 2 kids (6 and 4). I have triplets in my family (brother and 2 sisters)!
CURRENT TRAINING:  I've been run-focused since September, training for a trail marathon. Now that that's done, I'm getting back to the bike and swim, and hoping to keep my run base up higher than it was last year.
THIS YEAR'S RACES: Still figuring that out. Fewer, higher quality races than in 2009.
2009 RACES:  3 sprints, 2 Olys, 2 half and 2 full marathons. Too many for me!
WEIGHTLOSS: Maintenance. I really like ice cream.

WHAT I'M HOPING TO GAIN FROM THIS: It's fun to be a part of a group, hearing about other people's training and races and sharing tips and encouragement!

So, this is why you can't send inspires anymore?

Yes Mace (that is a super cool name by the way!)  you are in.  where are you from?

mnardulli - 2009-12-15 10:20 PM May I join this group too?

NAME: Marc
STORY:  About 5 years ago I did my first triathlon.  Up until August of this year, that was the only triathlon I completed.  In June I decided to try another one and signed up for the Chicago tri.  I enjoyed training for and competing in that and now hope to move up to Olympic distance in 2010.
FAMILY STATUS: Married with two boys.  Peter (5) and Eric (3).
CURRENT TRAINING:  Currently enrolled in a once-a-week triathlon training program.  It's good for high intensity workouts.  Focusing on running and biking since those are, by far, my weak points.  I have a bike trainer that I ride about 2 times a week and try to run 2-3 times per week.  No swimming.  Yes, I'll start updating my training logs .
THIS YEAR'S RACES (2010): A few sprints (including an indoor in March) and maybe 2 Olympics (including the Chicago Tri).
2009 RACES:  Chicago Triathlon (Sprint) and the Hot Chocolate 15k.
WEIGHTLOSS: Not a part of my training goals.
WHAT I'M HOPING TO GAIN FROM THIS: Training accountability, a chance to talk with others about triathlons and learn from those who've done this much more than I.

Marc-

Are you from the Chicago area?

Yes and please work on blogging your workouts...that for one will make you more accountable for your work outs

Hi Joe

Cool- we have 2 people from TX

U have had ITBS problems inthe past also... luckily  they dont usually last too long.

Welcome to the group!

Hi Jules

You will fit in well here cuz I love ice cream too

Hi Tim!

Its good to know you have speed deep down- it will come back with some run focus   Where are you from?

If you are serious about doing an IM before you are 35 you know you need to sign up for one this summer? !

So there are now 8 of us I will let a few more join then close our group.

I encourage all of you to fill out your logs daily and to add each other as friends.

Does anyone have any races SOON?  And what are you all focusing on during the off season?

Are you thinking Lake Placid for the full?  Thats probaly the closest?

NAME: Kara