BB's Really Beginner Mentor Group - CLOSED (Page 2)

Good Morning gang.  Finally I can use a computer to respond instead of my phone.  I closed the group just to evaluate and see where we are.  I may open it again if all other groups fill up.  I did this last year.  We will play it by ear.  I just want to mention again to make sure your logs are made public or at least add us to your friends list so we can see and comment on your training.  I will put a list together of everyone later this morning. 

Ok, here is the list of our group.  Lucky 13 plus me. 

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Boston Beginner – Josh

Ail – Ailie

billytrek – Bill

crlarner – Chris

croixfan – Curt

DP120107 – Dan

gdsemiller – George

itziaol – Itzia

jpbis26 – Jackie

Mike_D – Mike

mountaindan – Dan

otisbrown – Marcus

playmobil31 – Alex

utahrunner - Sterling

I have also created a table to put on your logs so you can click to everyone's logs easily.  Your homework assignment is to check the list on my page and let me know if all your info is correct and if it does go to your log.  Once there are no changes, I will post the html and directions on how to put it on your page.

I count everything.  From the time I go out to the time I come home.  You can log warm up and cool downs separately.  When you are in the section to log your running, just click on the add new run workout and log the other stuff there.  As far as endurance goes, I don't do run/walk intervals.  I have flat feet and really bad ankles so as soon as I stop, my ankles start to kill.  I know a lot of people who do the run/walk thing, but it's not for me.  Are you doing this because you are getting winded?

I don't kick too much.  It's more important to keep your legs up than it is to kick.  You lose energy/oxygen when you kick and you will need your legs for biking and running.  I do a little flutter, just to keep my toes out of the water to make sure I am balanced.  You will see when you start doing TI.  Balance is a huge factor in swimming.  Think of your body as a seesaw.  If you lower your legs, your chest goes up.  When this happens, it not only causes drag, but your chest catches the water and slows you down.  You want to be as long and narrow as possible in the water.

Welcome Dan and first let me say thank you for your services.  I am sure you can't wait to come home.  I will be using your services to keep everyone in line around here.  When you get a minute, just add the members of the group to your friend list so we can get on and comment how well you are doing.

No problem.  If you click on the log button below, it should take you to my page.  If you scroll down a bit, you will see a blue box/table will everyone's name in it.  Just click on your name and it should take you to your page.  Let me know if this doesn't work. 

My homework is complete and everything looks good.  I just want to say how excited I am about this group and getting back to racing.  I look forward to learning from all of you.

Thanks
George

Nope, there is a very extensive list if you click on the training button in your log.  Scroll down a bit and the first thing you will see is a section for strength training.  A couple of seconds below that is a section for other activities.  There is a list of about 100 other sports you can pick from.