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 2010-04-06 12:22 PM |
Pro  4100   Wherever the trail takes me, WA. |  Subject: swbkrun Mentor Group- CLOSED FOR BUSINESS!!!NAME: SWBKRUN/ Steve Birds STORY: I am from Seattle and have been doing triathlons for approximately 10 years. I remember when I was 22 watching my wife do her 1st race. It was Danskin. I was so proud of her, but knew that that was something that I never would want to do!!! That is not my cup of tea I THOUGHT!!! Well I some how got suckered into a sprint the very next year, and thought that was "PRETTY FUN." What's next? I tried another, and had more fun, then another, then the next distance. AN OLYMPIC DISTANCE! That was pretty fun, let's try something different. How about a marathon! WOW that was hard, but what a victory. Ok, I did that... Now let's try a 1/2 Ironman! UGH! TOUGH BUT GREAT.. ANOTHER VICTORY! That really only leaves the mother of all mothers!! I have been a mentor since this program started 4 years ago, and LOVE EVERY MINUTE OF IT!!! WE WILL GO FAR TOGETHER!!!!!!!!!! My last group rocked and we have over 5600 post over the past few months!!! Get ready to be integrated with 3 sports, and everything that goes with it! WEIGHTLOSS: I maintain a weight based strictly on exercise, and lucky genetics. I am a huge fan of Pizza, Chips/Salsa, and JACK AND COKES!!! Edited by swbkrun 2010-04-08 9:32 AM |
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Champion 6973    marietta | Subject: RE: swbkrun Mentor Group- WE FLY!!! name: john this will be my second year. last year i completed a few sprints, a 1/4 IM, and 2 HIM's. my weak point is swimming, ahh biking, and ummm running. i have 3 dogs, 3 kiddos, and an AWESOME wife. my third term with swbkrun. big welcome to all the new peeps. |
| 2010-04-07 10:15 AM in reply to: #2771574 |
Elite 4108 Calgary,AB,Canada | Subject: RE: swbkrun Mentor Group- WE FLY!!! I am back!! official updated bio..... FAMILY STATUS: Married 6 years, 2 little girls (5 and 3), and a Wheaten Terrier named KONA(we were married in Hawaii, I had no idea about this ironman thing back then) WEIGHTLOSS: I'm 6' 200 lbs..... gained a bit in the offseason, but since lost it and ready to rock for 2010. I have recently joined with a coach, and she has reallly helped me find direction in my training. With 2 HIM's this year, i needed someone to help me stay on course. Welcome to the new guys/gals. Edited by TrevorC 2010-04-07 10:16 AM |
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| Subject: RE: swbkrun Mentor Group- WE FLY!!! I'm in. Linda Third year of triathons...sprint to IM. This year not totally set yet, but am signed up for Muddy Buddy (with hubby), and Triple T - NC. My story, married to a wonderful husband, have three kids (9b, 7b, 6g) and one dog. |
| 2010-04-07 11:17 AM in reply to: #2771574 |
Master 2436 Apex, north carolina | Subject: RE: swbkrun Mentor Group- WE FLY!!! I'm here too. Name's Tracy. This is my 3rd year of racing and being a part of this mentor group. I'm recovering from a running injury sustained while marathon training. I've raced super sprints up through halves and will be tackling my first solo ironman in Canada 2011. I will say for a fact I would never had made it this far without my swbkrun peeps. I have a husband who races as well and 2 daughters, ages 9 and almost 7. Glad to be back for what ever round this is  |
| 2010-04-07 3:56 PM in reply to: #2771574 |
Champion 7163 Verona WI--Ironman Bike Country! | Subject: RE: swbkrun Mentor Group- WE FLY!!! COUNT ME IN!!!! NAME: SUZY SHAIN FAMILY STATUS: Married for 20 years to Paul, no kids, no pets CURRENT TRAINING: Started distance running in 2003 at 39 years of age and transitioned into triathlon in 2008 with the goal of one day doing a 140.6 since IM WI is in my backyard. I've been working with a coach for the last 10 months to improve my swimmimg first and foremost (learned how to swim 3 years ago after nearly drowning as an adult) and then biking and running. Just returning to running after a 4 month hiatus due to a stress fracture.....deferred my third Boston to '11 to focus on IM WI and run with Kim, Chet and Kyla! THIS YEAR'S RACES: Lots of races, including 3 HIMs (TX70.3, High Cliff, Racine70.3) but the big one is IM WI in September WHAT MAKES ME A GOOD PART OF THIS GROUP: I like to keep people honest and motivate the heck out of them the best I can. Edited by SSMinnow 2010-04-08 6:32 AM |
| 2010-04-07 5:32 PM in reply to: #2771574 |
Master 1810 Morse Lake, Noblesville, Indiana | Subject: RE: swbkrun Mentor Group- WE FLY!!! NAME: tjtryon/TJ Tryon FAMILY: Currently separated, and a single parent (10 of 14 days), and pretty happy in life. CAREER: I just went back to school full time to get my teaching certificate. Aside from classes and kids, I coach swimmers and triathletes - I have about a dozen athletes this year, from the 2nd year sprint triathlete, to someone hoping to KQ at IM Coz. Feel free to ask me for coaching advice, I'm always willing to help in that regards... WHY I AM HERE: Everyone needs someone to be accountable to. I tend to overlook the obvious, and when I do, I tend to loose focus. I like learning though others, and I need someone to help keep me focused. Plus Steve has a great group! STORY (it's a little long, sorry...): Sept 2007-Apr 2009 I was released by my Doctor to start training again in April of 2009. Why? I got chicken pox as a mid-30s adult from my daughter in September 2007, which turned to shingles and spread to my brain by late-November 2007 (Ramsay-Hunt Syndrome). It caused encephalitis, and as a result, I had debilliatting headaches for over a year, and damaged some cranial nerves, of which some manage functions such as balance, sight, etc. By December 2008, I got into a program at the Cleveland Clinic, and they got things pretty much under control - though I still have *some* issues up to today. After my trip to the Cleveland Clinic, I had to re-learn to walk, drive, function on my own. I topped the scales in January 2009 at 212 lbs, which prior to getting sick, I was in the mid-160s. I spent January/Feb/March learning to walk, run, cycle, swim, etc. again. My doctor officially released me to be able to train again starting April 2009. 2009 Last year, I was able to participate in 2 x 1/2 Marathons, Steelhead 70.3, Big Shoulders 2.5k/5k swim, some cycling TTs, and a handful of runs or smaller events. My training depended on how I felt, and I tended to get sick alot, a mix of overtraining and "relapse" of my Ramsay Hunt. I had 3 relapses in 2009, one in Feb, one in June and one in September. The Feb and June relapses were enough to send me back to Cleveland Clinic, but not so bad as to cause more than a couple of weeks of issues. 2009 was a year dedicated to learning, to teaching myself I could do this stuff again. It was definetly not a year of speed. There was so much question of what I would be able to do in 2008, I was thrilled I could just do this stuff again. 2010 Fast forward to the current year. I took the winter off from training, and I broke my ankle last fall - yeah, I know, bad luck after everything else. This was fine though, I really needed a break to develop myself mentally. So far in 2010, I have competed in a 7 mile running race, in which I qualified for preferred seeding for the Indianapolis Mini Marathon in May. I averaged 10:45/mi. A month later, I ran the Costa 1/2 Mary. My goal was to have a good solid 10k - I was not trained up to 13M, so my concern was the first half of the race. My 5k time was 27:52, and 10k @ 58:02. I was thrilled with these times - the first sub-10 miles I have been able to do since I started training a year ago (not the 8:00 from several years ago). I would like to see a sub-2 hour Mini in May, but will be happy with anything under 2:10-2:20. For 2010, I am currently signed up for Muncie Endurathon and Steelhead, both HIM, and have signed up, or are planning to race in the Indy Mini Marathon, a monthly 40k TT cycling series, a 10k open water swim race, and another 5k open water swim race. I will probably sign up for the MERCRS championship up in northern Michigan as well, which is also a HIM. 2009 was about participating again. 2010 will be about finding speed again - it may not be the speed I was at before, but I want enough speed that I am satisfied with my efforts. Pre-2007 Though my pre-2007 really has no bearing on my current status, some background may be helpful. I started swimming competitively in 1978, which I did up through high school - and I was fast. In 1987, I competed in my first multisport event, the Blacksnake Duathlon in Indiana - I got third in the series that year. I ran Cross Country, rode by bike everywhere - I even participated in long organized bike rides. My heart and my background is in the sports of Swim/Bike/Run. In the 1990s, I smoked a bit, I drank a bit, I ate a lot, I let myself get out of shape. I raced motorcycles, which put a huge toll on my body/joints, as I was fast, and I would either win, or crash trying - which I did both spectacularly. This is not motocross racing, but moto-GP and road racing at courses like Loudon, Putnam Park, Poconos, Daytona. I was factory sponsored by Kawasaki and damn fast. I did this until 2001. Fast forward a couple of years, someone who knew I was a swimmer asked me to be on a relay sprint a week and a half later. I hopped in the lake a couple of times, and proceeded to swim 500M in 7:52, 2nd fastest. I was hooked. I did 3 more sprints that year of varying degrees (next was swim/bike, then swim/first part of the run/bike, and finally SBR that year). I continued to compete in sprints for several years until I got sick - and you know the rest of the story... WEIGHTLOSS: I am a fan of the food. I have issues with getting down to what I think is a decent weight for me. I try to not let it bug me too bad, at least publicly, but it does bug me a bit. |
| 2010-04-07 9:07 PM in reply to: #2775306 |
Champion 6973 marietta | Subject: RE: swbkrun Mentor Group- WE FLY!!! tjtryon - 2010-04-07 5:32 PM I smoked a bit, I drank a bit, I ate a lot, I let myself get out of shape. welcome! |
| 2010-04-07 9:09 PM in reply to: #2771574 |
Veteran 175 Oklahoma City, OK | Subject: RE: swbkrun Mentor Group- WE FLY!!! Hey Steve, I would love to come back and join the group again!!! |
| 2010-04-07 9:14 PM in reply to: #2771574 |
Champion 9060 Charlottesville, Virginia | Subject: RE: swbkrun Mentor Group- WE FLY!!! I am back yet again for the 4th, 5th time something like that : ). Name: Tony From Arlington, VA Wife sdalessio will be here soon, we have 2 kids 6 and 3 Races signed up for this year Lonestar HIM (April) Rev 3 Olympic (May) Columbia Olympic (May) Ft. Ritchie Oly (lol, not sure when) Hagerstown Sprint (July) Will also hopefully be doing some crits, road races and TT's Wife and I are doing Disney Marathon in January as well. This is a great group, we post a lot but most of it is actually tri-related. |
| 2010-04-07 9:17 PM in reply to: #2771574 |
Veteran 275 | Subject: RE: swbkrun Mentor Group- WE FLY!!! Hey Steve and returning members. I would love the opportunity to join this group. Have room for a new member? |
| 2010-04-07 9:18 PM in reply to: #2771574 |
Elite 3395 Raleigh | Subject: RE: swbkrun Mentor Group- WE FLY!!! |
| 2010-04-07 9:22 PM in reply to: #2771574 |
Veteran 175 Oklahoma City, OK | Subject: RE: swbkrun Mentor Group- WE FLY!!! Hi, my name is Holly and I am from Oklahoma City, OK. This is my 3rd year doing triathlons. I am married (almost 15yrs now) and we have an 11 yo son, 4yo German Shephard and a 5 month old Great Dane. 2010: I plan on doing 1 oly distance, a sprint and the HIM I was supposed to do last year as well as a few foot races here & there. My main goal this season is to improve my bike speed, power, etc. |
| 2010-04-07 9:29 PM in reply to: #2775763 |
| Subject: RE: swbkrun Mentor Group- WE FLY!!! stefanier - 2010-04-07 10:17 PM Hey Steve and returning members. I would love the opportunity to join this group. Have room for a new member? or two? NAME: Julia FAMILY STATUS: Married, 2 kids (6 and 4) CURRENT TRAINING: This will be my 2nd season of triathlon. I swam growing up, and have run for fitness for years. This season I'm focused on getting faster at the shorter distance tris (sprints and Olys). THIS YEAR'S RACES: My A races are a marathon in June and an Oly in July, but I'll also do a bunch of sprints and maybe some other running races. WHAT MAKES WOULD MAKE ME A GOOD PART OF THIS GROUP: I'm still learning about tri, so I can't offer much advice, but I can offer plenty of encouragement and support. Edited by gotta run 2010-04-07 9:38 PM |
| 2010-04-07 9:46 PM in reply to: #2775796 |
Extreme Veteran 875 Issaquah | Subject: RE: swbkrun Mentor Group- WE FLY!!! Or 3??
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| 2010-04-07 9:52 PM in reply to: #2775796 |
Master 2501 | Subject: RE: swbkrun Mentor Group- WE FLY!!! gotta run - 2010-04-07 9:29 PM stefanier - 2010-04-07 10:17 PM Hey Steve and returning members. I would love the opportunity to join this group. Have room for a new member? or two? NAME: Julia FAMILY STATUS: Married, 2 kids (6 and 4) CURRENT TRAINING: This will be my 2nd season of triathlon. I swam growing up, and have run for fitness for years. This season I'm focused on getting faster at the shorter distance tris (sprints and Olys). THIS YEAR'S RACES: My A races are a marathon in June and an Oly in July, but I'll also do a bunch of sprints and maybe some other running races. WHAT MAKES WOULD MAKE ME A GOOD PART OF THIS GROUP: I'm still learning about tri, so I can't offer much advice, but I can offer plenty of encouragement and support. I'll write a letter of recommendation for my fishie friend who runs really fast and wins races!!  Oh, and I'll renew my membership if you'll have me. I'll dig up my old bio and see what has changed (nothing!) and re-post. |
| 2010-04-07 10:12 PM in reply to: #2775867 |
Master 2501 | Subject: RE: swbkrun Mentor Group- WE FLY!!! Name: Kyla Story: Spent my entire childhood in the pool, swimming competitively from age 6 through college (specialized in distance, best races were 500 free and 1650 free). Got into leisurely running after college and have never really stopped. Bought a bike a few years ago to scratch the itch of wanting to try triathlon and now I'm in it for the long haul. Have done numerous sprints, one Oly, and one HIM. I have run 7 marathons, with all but one ending in a PR. Run too many half-marys to count (such a fun race -- the perfect distance, IMO, because training never takes over your life!). Have completed the STP (Seattle to Portland) 200-mile weekend bike ride. I love to train (largely because I love to eat dessert!!). Currently training for IM CDA on June 27. Current Training: On the downhill side of week 13 of a 24-week plan for IM CDA. Past Races: 2009 was a light year, largely due to losing my father-in-law during the summer (with whom I ran three marathons) to leukemia. 2010 Races: IM Coeur d'Alene (June 27). Will likely do an early-season sprint (late May). After CDA I want to enjoy a stress-free summer and do what feels good, whatever that may be! Am toying with Lake Stevens 70.3. And there is a good chance I will focus on a fall mary to go for a BQ (I need to drop 7 minutes -- 3:50 is the qualifier). Weight Loss: I am in a good state and my weight just bounces around by 3-5 pounds and it's all good. I train a lot and eat dessert every night. In general I eat very healthy and just keep my eye on the scale to nip any slow creep in the bud. |
In any event, I did the Victoria HIM (5:43), the Portland Marathon (3:57), plus the Seattle Rock n Roll half-mary with a group of 17 first-time women (and every single one of 'em finished!). So far in 2010 I've run one half-mary.| 2010-04-07 10:18 PM in reply to: #2771574 |
Veteran 275 | Subject: RE: swbkrun Mentor Group- WE FLY!!! Here is my info NAME: Stefanier/ Stefanie... Yeah I know my screenname is really original  STORY: Well let's see... I am 28 years old and in my second season of triathlon. Married for almost 4 years and luckily my husband is also into triathlons. I started running back in March 2007 after deciding I wanted to run a marathon. It took me almost 2 years to accomplish my marathon goal but I started tri training that same week. LOL I am ambitious. Triathlon was a much more natural progression for me as I really enjoy swimming. I competed in 5 triathlons last season and have 5 scheduled this season. Keep my logs on here updated daily and also log my activity on breakingthetape.com and sporttracker. FAMILY STATUS: My husband is wonderful and is also my training partner. However, I might mention that he is just about a foot taller than I am and is extremely more talented than I am. Lets just say I get insanely jealous at times, in a good but probably unhealthy way. CURRENT TRAINING: Currently I am using the BT free HIM Training plan. That means 9 workouts a week in 6 days (I love and need my rest day). Currently 3 workouts a week per sport. I would love to add in some core work and strength training if I ever had the time. 2010 RACES: 2 Half Marathons completed so far and an assortment of other distance running races I am planning a super late Half marathon to see if I can hit a PR (Chicamauga in Nov) But really my focus for the year is triathlon Triathlon Wise 6.27.10- Irongirl Atlanta (Sprint) 7.11.10- Chattanooga Waterfront Olympic 8.21.10- Tri PTC (Sprint) 9.26.10- Augusta 70.3 10.31.10- Tri Cooter (Sprint) WEIGHTLOSS: Weight has always been a struggle but I am finally to a place where it does not bother me. I currently sit at 150 at 5'4 and have held that exact weight for over a year. I would like to lose another 15 lbs but honestly I really would like to focus more on toning that necessarily a number. If I could be a toned and muscular 150, i would be way ok with that. Prior to my weight loss, I weighted over 200lbs but have worked to take and keep it off. My weight loss journey has been 5 years in the making. WHAT I AM LOOKING FOR OUT OF MY MENTOR EXPERIENCE: I am a fairly open book and am on the computer frequently, so expect to see me often. In addition to BT, I also blog as a way to give back to the athletic community and to keep family, friends and the blogging world updated. I encourage as much as I ask questions. Honestly I need support, motivation, guidance, push (Etc) from this group. My husband tries so hard to give me advice and guidance but I am wickedly competitive with him for no reason really. Needless to say it doesn't always make for the best of training sessions. |
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| Subject: RE: swbkrun Mentor Group- WE FLY!!! kkcbelle - 2010-04-07 10:52 PM gotta run - 2010-04-07 9:29 PM stefanier - 2010-04-07 10:17 PM Hey Steve and returning members. I would love the opportunity to join this group. Have room for a new member? or two? NAME: Julia FAMILY STATUS: Married, 2 kids (6 and 4) CURRENT TRAINING: This will be my 2nd season of triathlon. I swam growing up, and have run for fitness for years. This season I'm focused on getting faster at the shorter distance tris (sprints and Olys). THIS YEAR'S RACES: My A races are a marathon in June and an Oly in July, but I'll also do a bunch of sprints and maybe some other running races. WHAT MAKES WOULD MAKE ME A GOOD PART OF THIS GROUP: I'm still learning about tri, so I can't offer much advice, but I can offer plenty of encouragement and support. I'll write a letter of recommendation for my fishie friend who runs really fast and wins races!! Oh, and I'll renew my membership if you'll have me. I'll dig up my old bio and see what has changed (nothing!) and re-post. ha ha - thanks, Kyla!! |
| 2010-04-07 10:36 PM in reply to: #2771574 |
Master 1610 Kirkland, WA | Subject: RE: swbkrun Mentor Group- WE FLY!!! You still got room for me in here Birdy?? NAME: ultrahip_00 - Mike STORY: I am a 23 year old who has been doing triathlons for about 3 years. I graduated college in May 2008, and work as a Sales Engineer in the Seattle Area. I am from Idaho, and went to school out there. I got started in Tri's by living with a guy who was doing IM-CDA while I was doing an internship and I decided to give it a shot! My parents have always been active w/biking and backpacking and stuff, so it wasn't too far of a stretch for me to get started. I signed up for my first triathlon and completed it about 2 months after i started training! Since then, i have done a bunch of races, including 3 OLY's, 2 HIM's, 3 1/2 marathons and 1 marathon. FAMILY STATUS: Single CURRENT TRAINING: After a skiing, weight lifting and injured knee haitus, I am trying to make it back. . It has been a bit iffy these past few months. 2010 RACES: I am still getting this all figured out. I am shooting for a 1/2 marathon in May, followed by possibly a HIM in June, and some OLY's throughout the summer. I am hoping for a marathon in the fall and maybe a 50k (if Birdy will run it with me). WEIGHTLOSS: always a work in progress  as I train more, and eat better and drink less, it will all work itself out WHAT AM I LOOKING FOR IN A MENTOR EXPERIENCE? This group always looks awesome, and I am hoping that I can learn a few things from everyone here, both more and less experienced! Everyone has some piece of knowledge or insight to bring to the table Edited by ultrahip_00 2010-04-07 10:43 PM |
| 2010-04-08 12:18 AM in reply to: #2771574 |
Elite 3072 san francisco | Subject: RE: swbkrun Mentor Group- WE FLY!!! I am definitely back...couldn't leave this group if you dragged me away! |
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Master 1539 Sin City | Subject: RE: swbkrun Mentor Group- WE FLY!!! Back for second round!! NAME: Deanna FAMILY STATUS: Engaged for 2+ years, not yet married...who knows when! 4 cats, Reno, Keno, Mocha and Hobbes, and a dog - Stardust. Which ones do you think were adopted in Vegas? :-) CURRENT TRAINING: 3x3x3 and a day off. Working on toward my first goal...to finish my first Sprint Triathlon on May 15th! First season of tri's and anything athletic! THIS YEAR'S RACES: A few...many firsts though! First 5k on May 1st. IronGirl Vegas (Sprint), Lake Las Vegas Tri, (Sprint), Las Vegas Tri (Olympic), Pumpkinman (Sprint or Olympic), and a couple charity rides. WHAT MAKES ME A GOOD PART OF THIS GROUP: I'm a goofball sometimes. |
| 2010-04-08 7:39 AM in reply to: #2771574 |
Expert 1797 CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia | Subject: RE: swbkrun Mentor Group- WE FLY!!! Name: Samantha Story: Back for my second full go round w/ the group. I love the family feel of the group. Not only is there wonderful advice given in this group but bucket loads of support. Past Races: So far in my tri/running competitve life, I have completed 1 HIM (Mooseman '09) and 14 other sprint/olympic triathlons as well as 2 marathons (Baltimore '08 and OBX '09) and 17 other road races from 1/2 marathons to 5ks. 2010 Races: Smithfield Sprint (already done - 5k PR Yeah!), Lonestar 70.3 (April), Columbia Olympic (May), Charlottesville Sprint (June), Hagerstown Spring (July), Ft. Ritchie Olympic (Aug) then shift towards marathon training. I want to qualify for Boston. OBX 1/2 marathon in Nov, Disney Goofy Challenge (Jan 2011) then the next try - Shamrock Marathon Mar 2011). Weight Loss: My body and I argue abut every single ounce that I want to lose. Right now I'm 2 lbs. from my goal weight for Lonestar and I think I'm going to make it. I've had good luck this spring limiting the amount of sugar and meat that I eat. I'm a stronger believer in local, fresh, organic foods. |
| 2010-04-08 7:44 AM in reply to: #2771574 |
Extreme Veteran 333 | Subject: RE: swbkrun Mentor Group- WE FLY!!! Glad to be joining SWBKRUN for a second season. I was sort of worried after my participation in the first season that I might not be included for a second one. Sort of like when I went away to summer camp and my parents moved without leaving a forwarding address... Seriously, though, my official bio is: I rowed in college, and really enjoyed it. After college, I got way out of shape. I started getting back in shape after a friend of mine passed away and some other friends and I decided to try to raise money for his foundation that seeks to provide better educational opportunities for disadvantaged youth. I have kept it up and this year hope to complete my first IM--with my father-in-law, who has attempted 6 IMs and completed 2. NAME: William Family status: Married with 3 kids (6b, 4g, 2b) This Year's races: Florida HIM, DC Sprint, Philly Sprint and Oly, Nation's Tri (Oly), Army 10 Miler, Florida IM. Thanks for having me and I am looking forward to a great season with all my peeps (that is how the young people say it, right?). Edited by Tobey91 2010-04-08 8:20 AM |
| 2010-04-08 7:50 AM in reply to: #2771574 |
Expert 1797 CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia | Subject: RE: swbkrun Mentor Group- WE FLY!!! |
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