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 2009-12-22 9:34 AM |
Veteran 371  |  Subject: Ersmith29's Group - CLOSEDNAME: Ersmith29/Emily |
| 2009-12-23 7:42 PM in reply to: #2572886 |
 Seminole, FL | Subject: RE: Ersmith29's Group - OPEN Hey Emily, I would love to join your group. It is great that you are a girl #1 and married with young children. It really helps to have people who have similar back grounds to relate to in this crazy tri-world. Anyway, I would love to have you as a mentor. Thanks, Jen NAME: JenMcConnell/ Jen STORY: I started training for my first triathlon last year at this exact time. My first was a sprint in May 09'. I had not trained in six weeks and thought well I already paid I might as wel do the thing. Just cross the finish was my goal. Well, I did it. I finished and I was sold on this wonderful world of tri-ing ! I have since done 2 more and a crazy trail/hill 10k run race and get faster every race. I am not fast but just love seeing if I can beat my last race pace. My fav. sport was swimming then biking and has moved to running! I love love love to run. I never thought I'd say that. I am very slow but aim to get better this year. I am using the Jeff Galloway method and have for a month now, not loving it but doing it no the less for the sake of speed. Go slow to get fast? We will see if it pays off inseason. FAMILY STATUS: Married with a 3 year girl and 15 month old boy. Hubby is putting some pressure for me to get pregnant soon. I still plan to train if I do. CURRENT TRAINING: I'm currently training for the a half marathon in March and Oly as well as the same 4 sprints as last year. 2009 Races: Madria Beach Mad Dog Sprint Top Gun Sprint Sand Key Sprint Suncoast Sprint Richmond TT 10k WEIGHTLOSS: Would like to lose some more. 15- 20lbs. Looking forward to a stellar season with some new tri-buddies to spur on!!!! |
| 2009-12-23 8:44 PM in reply to: #2572886 |
| Florida | Subject: RE: Ersmith29's Group - OPEN Hi Emily! I would love to join your group. NAME:tri2009:) / Tricia STORY: I am a tri newbie. Here's my couch to tri story... While recovering from my Jan. 2009 foot surgery I decided I would like to start running again. It had been a few years. I decided a 5K race would be a good goal and began training. I did my first 5K race in May and continued to do one each month all summer. I was also biking and swimming more than ever before so I checked out a few books about triathlons. It seemed insane at the time to even consider it... but I kept reading. Soon I started tri training and in Oct. 2009 did an aquathlon. Two weeks later I finished my first sprint tri. I was slow, but I loved it. I even sang aloud on the bike leg! I plan to continue doing sprint distance races in 2010, and possibly work towards an Olympic in the fall or next winter. (I'm in FL) FAMILY STATUS:Married with 3 kids CURRENT TRAINING:Taking a short break due to holidays and involvement in musical- but ready to get back to it! 2009 RACES:3DRacing Summer Race Series, Run for the Ages 5K, Run for Reading Aquathlon, Boca Bop Sprint Triathlon 2010 RACES:Tour de Cape, FGCU Eagle Sprint Triathlon, ... and more... WEIGHTLOSS:I don't need to lose weight but I do need to eat healthier. Edited by tri2009:) 2009-12-23 8:54 PM |
| 2009-12-24 1:32 AM in reply to: #2576212 |
| 2 | Subject: RE: Ersmith29's Group - OPEN Name: ENOENO Lee Ann Weight Loss: Yes I definitly need to loose weight I thought that marathoning would take off the weight but that doesn't seem to be the case. Another reason I thought that tri-ing would be a good sport. I probably need to looe about 40 lbs.
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| 2009-12-24 11:40 AM in reply to: #2576139 |
| Veteran 371 | Subject: RE: Ersmith29's Group - OPEN Welcome Jen! |
| 2009-12-24 11:41 AM in reply to: #2576212 |
| Veteran 371 | Subject: RE: Ersmith29's Group - OPEN Welcome Tricia! |
| 2009-12-24 11:42 AM in reply to: #2576412 |
| Veteran 371 | Subject: RE: Ersmith29's Group - OPEN Welcome Lee Ann! |
| 2009-12-25 12:37 PM in reply to: #2572886 |
| Regular 66 Show Low, Arizona | Subject: RE: Ersmith29's Group - OPEN |
| 2009-12-25 3:41 PM in reply to: #2572886 |
Member 10 | Subject: RE: Ersmith29's Group - OPEN Hi Emily! I would really love to join your group  STORY: I am VERY new to this whole Tri thing and am really serious about doing some tri's this summer. I am from Michigan, I recently graduated from college, and have wanted to do triathlons for a very long time but never had the time/money/energy etc... to do it during my college years. I am a music director, I try to work out as much as possible, and winters are VERY loooong here in the mitten! I have absolutely NO idea how to really train properly - I have tried to read up and of course get as much information from BT - but it's always nice to ask someone who has already been there done that. I used to run track for a couple years in high school - but I was never a "track star" to say the least. I am generally athletic but the college years really took their toll on my body and am currently trying to get back in to shape and I definitely need to lose about 25 lbs. I am very excited to start becoming the girl I've always wanted to be and do some things that I've always wanted to do! Can't wait to get started!!! Training: I was working out really consistenly for a few months - spinning class, kick boxing, running - but then i threw my back and neck out really bad and had to take a short break - and then the holidays started, work got crazy, etc...etc... so I definitely fell off the wagon for a little while - after the new year I will be starting my training up again. Single Status: I am single, single, single!!!! and loving it!! I am not married or have a boyfriend - which just makes more time overall  Races: None so far - as I mentioned earlier I am a rookie- but I want to do a couple olys this summer and maybe a HIM in September - but I'll see how I feel - don't want to over do it the first time around! Weight loss: Ummm...yes, I certainly need to lose about 25lbs - college was NOT kind to my figure and it would be great to be back in shape and fit into all my clothes again  Not to mention the confindence and health that comes with being in shape.Well, that's me in a VERY teeny, tiny nutshell. I am really excited to get started and to start tri-ing! WooHoooo!!!! Arianne Edited by rabbitar 2009-12-25 3:53 PM |
| 2009-12-25 4:51 PM in reply to: #2572886 |
| 1 | Subject: RE: Ersmith29's Group - OPEN Hi Emily. I would love to join your group. STORY: I am a previous athlete, from my high school and college years, but have let my athletic aspirations on the side line. I have never done a triathlon, run a 5k here or there, but nothing consistent. I swam competitively through out my childhood and look forward to getting back into the water. I need this goal to get me going and will need someone to guide me! I work full time and have active kids...I am going to struggle to get to keep a training program. FAMILY STATUS: married with 2 kids, 10 year old girl and 6 year old boy. CURRENT TRAINING: training for a sprint triathlon in April - need to start asap! WEIGHT LOSS: could afford to lose a few lbs! Edited by khewson 2009-12-25 4:58 PM |
| 2009-12-25 10:49 PM in reply to: #2572886 |
Veteran 144 Tampa, FL | Subject: RE: Ersmith29's Group - OPEN Hi Emily. I would love to join your group. STORY: I started triathlons in 2008 to keep myself busy and loose some weight. I did my first danskin sprint and I had a blast, but after finishing I felt like I was so far behind everyone else and kind of pushed it to the side and just focused on running after that. I did my first half marathon last March at Disney and loved it! I continue to run, but I really want to get back to swimming and biking so I'm hoping to sign up for the danskin sprint in May at Disney. I was a member of a great mentor group in 2008 and it really helped me to stay focused and it was nice to have others to talk to with the same interests and challenges. FAMILY STATUS: married with no kids, yet CURRENT TRAINING: training for danskin sprint triathlon in May WEIGHT LOSS: Yes, please :-) |
| 2009-12-25 11:17 PM in reply to: #2572886 |
Pro 5761  Bartlett, TN | Subject: RE: Ersmith29's Group - OPEN Is there stillroom in this group? And is a 'dude" allowed in? lol Name: James Ford Story: Always been involved in jogging, but 3 years ago I decided I wanted to get back into Triathlons (when I say get back into, I mean I had done one about 8 years earlier) I am a competitive guy by nature andplaying softball did not do for me, so I thought who better to compete against than myself. I am on track to do my first HIM this fall and hoping to step up and become an Ironman in 2011, when I turn 40. Family Status: Married with 3 boys (10, 8 and 1) Current Training: A lot of firsts for me this year. My 1st Half marathon, my 1st HIM and my 1st marathon. Let me know if there is room! Thanks |
| 2009-12-26 12:31 AM in reply to: #2572886 |
| Member 10 | Subject: RE: Ersmith29's Group - OPEN Hi Emily, I would also like to join your group, if I may. I was "talked into it" by my husband. He did a sprint Tri on the spur of the moment and didn't do to bad and he was hooked. I was excited (and emotional) just watching him. We decided to train together for many reasons. The biggest one is to lose weight and to get ourselves healthy again. I am a stay at home mom now but for more than 7 seven years, I have put the health of others before my own. Now, I am on a baby aspirin a day and I need to lose about 40 to 50 more pounds (I've already lost 20). My husband is at a much different level than I am and he's just NOT a woman! Family Status: I am married (age 41) with a 7 y.o. girl and a 3 y.o. boy. and you're not kidding it's sometimes a struggle trying to get any training done, especially with school holidays. Physical Status: I am over weight and I have a bum left knee (surgery to repair a meniscus) and 2 rounds of PT. Training Status: I joined BT back in September of this year and I've been doing the really slow couch to sprint program. Running is by far my hardest part. I still can barely run more than a minute or two at a time and my pace is getting better, I'm now up to 14.43 min. mile 20 years ago, I was able to run a 10 min. mile and ran 5 miles 3x a week ...hmmm life happens. After the holiday, I'm going to go back and continue doing my training program.Races for 2010: still working on finding one in my area and around school schedule. Right now, I just want to finish my first tri with a decent time. Weight loss: I've already lost 20lbs and I need to lose at least 40 more (maybe even 50lbs - my wedding weight). I'm also doing the dailyplate.com to help with calorie control. I'd be greatful if you accept me into your group. Thanks, Basia aka: Talked-into-it |
| 2009-12-26 2:53 AM in reply to: #2572886 |
| 1 | Subject: RE: Ersmith29's Group - OPEN Hi Emily - I would like to join your group. I am completely new at tris. I've never been athletic and while I can walk for miles, I am fairly out of shape and need to lose about 75 lbs. I want to get fit, lose weight and do a tri. Doing the tri is just because I've never done anything like this in my life and it would be a huge accomplishment for me physically/fitness wise esp. since I've never been athletic. Another challenge - I have a hard time putting my face in the water so I've never learned to swim. I can float really well :o) - and can do the back stroke somewhat, otherwise, this will be the part that is the most challenging for me to overcome. Right now I can only jog/run for about a minute at a time doing a walk/run interval by walking 2-3 minutes and jogging for 1 so I've got a ways to go on that but think I can do it. Biking - I just purchased a bike and just need to start biking to build up. What I need is lots of encouragement, a work out plan/program - as I have not idea how to best approach training, and accountability each week. Does this sound reasonable as far as what you can do as a mentor or am I off base on what to expect. Just let me know. Oh - a little about me - I'm American but live and work in Thailand. I plan to do a tri in the states next time I'm home, which most likely will be this coming summer so the goal for my training is to be ready in 5-6 months. I'm single and have no children, but work a lot of hours so time is somewhat limited but I really want to do this well so if you can help me with a workout plan / program, and will be keeping me accountable, I will do my best to keep up. :o) Please let me know if there is any other information you need from me. Thanks so much for considering "taking me on". :o) |
| 2009-12-26 12:45 PM in reply to: #2572886 |
Expert 1358 Albuquerque, New Mexico | Subject: RE: Ersmith29's Group - OPEN I think this group was closed long before I tried to join...buried in the instructions mentions 5 mentorees per mentor, but I had to look many times before I found that nugget! Sorry for the confusion. Edited by quincyf 2009-12-28 7:40 AM |
| 2009-12-26 12:53 PM in reply to: #2572886 |
New user 3 | Subject: RE: Ersmith29's Group - OPEN Hi Emily, I'd like to join the group if there is still room. STORY: About six years ago, I started running in college after partying a little too hard and needing to lose weight and gain a little more focus. I completely fell in love with it and within about two years and 40 lbs less, I ran my first marathon. I've struggled to keep up with it since graduating and adjusting to working full time, but I'm starting to get back into it again. Two years ago, I decided I wanted to do a triathlon. I started swimming twice a week and I bought my first road bicycle. But its been about twenty years since I've even touched a bicycle, so I put racing goals off for a little while to get better at the bike. After an entire winter on my indoor rollers and moving to a neighborhood with bicycle lanes, I'm finally comfortable on the bike again and ready to tri. Running is definitely my biggest strength, swimming comes fairly easily and the bike will probably always be my biggest challenge. Training: Currently running 3 days a week and up to 10 miles on my long run. Working on cutting down my 5k times until I start my official marathon training in January. Swimming about 400 - 800 yds once a week since that's all my skin can handle in the dry winter weather. Biking about once a week until I get my new indoor trainer then I hope to move it up to two or three days a week. Family Status: Unmarried but I have a live in boyfriend and we just adopted two adorable 10 week old kittens. Between the three of them, I tend to have my hands full enough. This Year Races: Southern Lights 5k (24:24), Cincinnati Thanksgiving Day 10k (50:49), and Reindeer Ramble 5k (24:05) 2010 Races: Kentucky Derby Marathon, Tri for Sight (Olympic) and a mini sprint in February if the weather is decent. Weight loss: None really, but I could probably lose 5 lbs. I've gained since starting a desk job three years ago. All I'm really looking for is some accountability. I'm fairly self motivated, but I'm notorious for signing up for races, training for them and then just not bothering to wake up and race them. I think I just like to prove to myself that I can do it and care a little less about getting the official race time. I'm getting better about seeing things through to the end though and hopefully this will help. Looking forward to seeing everyone else reach their goals too this year! |
| 2009-12-26 2:03 PM in reply to: #2572886 |
New user 6 | Subject: RE: Ersmith29's Group - OPEN Hi! I am interested in joining your group. I am married also with two young kids. I recently started training for my first tri in 2010. I will be signing up for the Irongirl in Atlanta June. |
| 2009-12-26 4:27 PM in reply to: #2572886 |
| 1 | Subject: RE: Ersmith29's Group - OPEN I'm so glad to have found this mentor opportunity. I've got my sights set on a sprint triathlon this summer and would love your help as I train for this event. Edited by rebamt 2009-12-27 9:49 AM |
| 2009-12-26 5:27 PM in reply to: #2572886 |
| 3 | Subject: RE: Ersmith29's Group - OPEN I would like to join the group! NAME: Emilie STORY: I have been wanting to do a tri for a few years now, and it is just time to do it! I was a highschool/college athlete but since then i havent done much. I am excited to find a group that has mom's with small children, i think it will be easier to relate. FAMILY STATUS: Married with 3 young kids. 3 1/2, 19 months and 14 weeks CURRENT TRAINING: Training to race several half marathons and 1-2 him's in 2010. 2010 RACES: I havent committed to any yet. but I am looking. WEIGHTLOSS: After being pregnant so often the last few years I have about 30 lbs to lose. |
| 2009-12-26 6:00 PM in reply to: #2572886 |
| New user 1 | Subject: RE: Ersmith29's Group - OPEN Hi Emily. I would love to join your group. STORY: I am a previous childhood and high school competitive swimmer, but let go of my health and had some medical issues in college. I have never done a triathlon, but ran my first and only 10k Nov. '07. Loved it, but life got in the way and I didn't continue on. Looking forward to getting back in the pool with a training goal, running again to beat my 10k time and learning to love the bike like my hubby. =) I work full time and two toddlers to deal with, so I'll battle exhaustion and priorities along the way, but I need this and it will benefit my family. FAMILY STATUS: married with 2 kids, 3 yo boy and 1 yo girl, DH is ready for #3 but I have some weight to lose first CURRENT TRAINING: want to start training for an olympic distance asap! WEIGHT LOSS: moving, but still have about 40-45 lbs. to go |
| 2009-12-26 7:50 PM in reply to: #2572886 |
| Member 15 | Subject: RE: Ersmith29's Group - OPEN NAME: Joe THIS YEAR'S RACES: Feb 28 - 750 / 20 / 5k March 14 - 750 / 20 / 5k April 11 - 750 / 20 / 5k Edited by guins 2009-12-26 7:54 PM |
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| 2009-12-27 12:34 AM in reply to: #2572886 |
| New user 2 Las Vegas | Subject: RE: Ersmith29's Group - OPEN Hi can I still join this group? NAME: Aly STORY: I am completely new to tri's. I trained for a 5k run back in May 2009. I went from the couch to walking and ended with a very slow jog. I really enjoyed myself and want to find something to keep me motivated to continue to get fit. I also have a weight lost goal I want to meet in 2010. I started at 209 lbs and have made it to 169. I need to have a good push to help me make my goal of 140. FAMILY STATUS: Seperated three years with a 10 year old daughter. CURRENT TRAINING: Training to race a sprint in April. 2010 RACES: Race against the Sage in Las Vegas, NV WEIGHTLOSS: 209 to 169 still have 30 more pounds to lose |
| 2009-12-27 8:01 AM in reply to: #2572886 |
| New user 34 Cincinnati, OH | Subject: RE: Ersmith29's Group - OPEN Hello Emily! I would like to join your group because it seems like there are a lot of BUSY women in here and I'd love to know how to be able to make it work and all... STORY: I am new to tri-training and plan on doing my first sprint tri in July. I have run a few 5ks about 2 years ago but got disappointed with my times and so I stopped. I am very competitive so I have a hard time getting my pace right with other people around. My only goal with this tri is to be upright and in control of all my bodily functions when I cross that finish line. I am short and probably not your typical athlete although one of my life goals is to become an athlete. I work full time plus at a very high-stress male dominated job so in some ways - I have to be some type of scrapper to survive at work! I am ready to go! FAMILY STATUS: I am a 41 year old with a 17 y.o getting ready to graduate and a 20 y.o. who has given me a wonderful son-in-law and two absolutely perfect grandbabies! So Pre-Empty-Nester who needs something to do. CURRENT TRAINING: Holidays have slowed me down a bit but am currently biking and running a lot. Just joined LAFitness to get in the swimming. Just started spinning and I love it! 2010 RACES: Cincinnati Flying Pig 10k; Cincinnati Sprint One-World Triathlon July 2010 WEIGHTLOSS: Short and dense - I have about 25 lbs. to lose. What I Hope to Achieve: I have never been happy with my weight but I am shutting that portion of my plan out. I would rather work into being an athlete. I want to run and train and do things that other people in my circle only dream about. I used to have the talent and speed when I was a kid to do well bt was never given the chance. Now is my chance. I want to do well. 2010 needs to be my year for making my dreams come true. Thanks for giving me the opportunity to join you group. Please let me know. Thanks! |
| 2009-12-27 10:23 AM in reply to: #2576139 |
| Member 11 Southwest Florida | Subject: RE: Ersmith29's Group - OPEN Hi Emily, I would really love to join your group, as someone else said it's nice to have a lot in common. NAME:murquizo / Mary STORY: I'm a Tri newbie and very excited for my first race in May. I started with a 5K in 2008 (couch to 5K training) with more walking than running and finished my first anyK race at 44:30 and in 2009 beat my time by 7 minutes. I'm hoping to beat it again in April 2010. I've been training for one month and feel great. I just (1st time today) started to ride my bike with a group and did ~ 12 mi - it's a lot different than a spin or stationary bike but so much fun. Biking is what I really need to work on and I know I can do it. I'm really looking forward to the whole thing and being here is an added bonus. I'm also in FL. FAMILY STATUS:Married with 2 kids (with hopes of becoming divorced soon) CURRENT TRAINING: One month in training with the Sprint 3x balanced program although I do end up doing more swim and bike time than running. I train about 6-8 hours a week. 2009 RACES: Do The Right Thing 5K 2010 RACES: Do The Right Thing 5K, FGCU Eagle Sprint Triathlon, Cape Coral Yacht Club Sprint Triathlon WEIGHTLOSS: I lost 60 pounds in 2008, lost a few more and maintained it in 2009 but I do need to lose another 50 pounds. I'm already stronger than I've ever been and while I'm eating healthier and training for my triathlons I know I'm working toward a healthier me. Slow weight loss is good. |
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