Sink or SWIM! with WittyCityGirl - CLOSED (Page 3)

I visited Australia and New Zealand for three weeks well over 10 years ago and loved both countries, especially NZ. It'd be amazing to live there, but I worry about getting home in an emergency.  The psych programs and nutrition program all have a diet/exercise component.  So, if I go the psych route then I would become a licensed psychologist with a specialization in health psychology and would probably work on the obesity problem.  If I go the nutrition route I would be a gal with another degree...so I could do more research on eating behavior or something related.

Hi Curt!  Glad to read your bio-you have much to be proud of in your kids!  We're work on a "no drowning" approach to everyone's swimming so you can be more confident for your next race.

Hi Tim!

Glad to see your bio posted!  Since you're concerned about losing a bunch of weight, I encourage you to start posting in your BT blog what you eat every day so that you can start noticing patterns.  Also, http://www.mypyramid.gov/mypyramid/index.aspx is a helpful site.  I use it to teach nutrition education.  I think many people don't truly understand what a portion size should be, so you may want to look at nutrition facts labels and see what the recommended serving size is and see how it fits into the recommendations for you from the My Pyramid site.

Hi Itzia,

Thank you for joining our group!  It's great to have some international flavor here. =)  Enjoy the rest of your weekend!

Tim, I think it would depend on the workout.  I think you will be fine swimming 50 yards when it calls for 25 yards, but keep the total yardage the same.  Does that help?

50andgettingfit - 2011-04-10 12:19 AMIgnore my last post! I was trying to post a picture and it was too big

Bummer! Do you know how to resize it?  I'm having trouble with BT eating my responses to you all. I know have to copy everything before I send it "just in case" ugh.

I can't deny an Aussie! Especially if we might be neighbors if I move to New Zealand in December.  Welcome to the group!

Thanks, Dave.  He was one of a kind, that's for sure!

Simon- Beginnertriathlete.com has eaten my last two posts to you, so sorry for the short response....

That stinks that you had to defer your marathon to next year, but now you have more time to train to become extra speedy.  I hope you can stay healthy during your Ironman training!

Hi Group!

We have one more person, Mike, that will be in our group and then we'll be full. 

Thank you for joining this mentor group!  This will be a great way to meet new people and learn more about triathlon.

Now that the majority of you have posted your bio, I'd like you to answer the following questions, they'll help me better guage where everyone is at (sorry if this is already in your bio, I need to re-wrap my mind around where everyone is at swimming wise).

1. When is your first race this year? Where is it and what distance?
2. What is the farthest you have swam?
3. What is your time for a 100yd/100m swim?
4. Can you swim front crawl, backstroke, and breast stroke?
5. How many times each week can you realistically commit to swimming? For how long?
6. Have you ever used a pull buoy or kickboard?
7. Do you know any swim drills?
8. Do you have a wetsuit?

There were more questions, but my posts are getting eaten today-not sure if it's the BT website or the fact that I'm on a work computer.  Thanks for answering the questions!

Hi sara

1. 1st race will be on may 1st pool based sprint triathlon.

2. Farthest swim was today swam 2680m

3. 100m time is 2.38ish

4. Swim breast stroke. Always struggled with crawl will probably try again after germany.

5. I can usually make 3 sessions a week 4 at a push.

6. I have used pull buoys and kick boards. 

7. I've been shown a few drills a long time ago.

8. Yes i own a wetsuit.

Thanks

Simon

Hi Sara and thanks so much for letting me join the group! There is alot of positivity here and I am really excited to be here.  Here is my bio.

Name: Lori

My Story:  I am a 38 year old who was once very athletic her lifetime.  In school, I was actually quite the sprinter and ran a 100 meter race in just under 10 sec. to win the city championship.  I raced provincially (I am Canadian) after that.  I also played basketball provincially as well before a really bad car accident left me with months and months of physiotherapy.  Sad, I know but I have no regrets.  I have been blessed with much in my life and am truly happy ! 

In January I decided to sign up for my first 5k with my hubby.  2 weeks into training my brand new treadmill fell on my foot, breaking my toe and cracking the top of my foot.  So my training got sidelined.  I restarted within a few weeks and completed my first 5k on April 2nd.  I was slow but I finished strong so I am happy with that.

I would watch the Ironman Hawaii on tv and it would bring tears to my eyes seeing these incredible althletes.  So that being said, I figured why don't I try a tri.  So just 2 weeks ago, I added biking to my running training and it has increased my strength significantly.  I have a 10k May 1st that I am doing with my hubby.  He is also doing the tri with me.  I can swim but haven't  officially began as I am shopping for a rec center with the best options/price.  Swimming in open water kinda freaks me out though; will definitely need a wetsuit.  I don't like slimey/seeweedy water!

Family Status:  Married for 16 years to a wonderful, supportive man who is doing this journey with me.  I have 2 boys, 13 and almost 11.  My 11 year has high functioning autism. 

Current Training:  I am running 3x/week and biking 3x/week with one day off.  I will be adding swimming in early May if not sooner.  I am currently using hubby's bike on the trainer as mine was stolen.  I am in the market for a new bike so I am shopping around.  Any suggestions are appreciated.

Goals:  Harry's Spring Run Off - 5k (met!); Sporting Life 10 - May 1st; Niagara/Grimsby Try A Tri - August 7.  And maybe 1 or 2 races in the summer, still undecided.

What will make me a good mentee:  I will be here daily with support and advice as needed.  I too am a great researcher (I even got a 4.0 in a research and stats course I took last year!) and look forward to helping everyone on their journey.  I am an RN so if anyone requires info in that department/medical issues, I can help with that.

I forgot to mention that I have never, ever been a long distance runner so I am starting really slow. I have to get the breathing under control.  It probably doesn't help that I have added about 20lbs onto my body and most of it is in my thighs lol.  But I have to say I have been really good with the eats this weeks and I have lost 3lbs.  Yay!

I am really looking forward to sharing the next few months with all of you! 

1. When is your first race this year?   27^th August. Where is it and what distance?  Veracruz, México, sprint 750m OWS
2. What is the farthest you have swam?  5000m a looooong time ago.  1,500 last month.
3. What is your time for a 100yd/100m swim? Last TT was 35 mins 1000m on 6 March
4. Can you swim front crawl, backstroke, and breast stroke?  Yes, although I haven’t worked on my backstroke and breast stroke yet.
5. How many times each week can you realistically commit to swimming? 3 times a week For how long?  An hour and 45 mins max
6. Have you ever used a pull buoy or kickboard? When I started to train with the team, now they won’t let me use them.
7. Do you know any swim drills? Yes.  There is always a coach at the pool and he tells me which drills to do.
8. 8.      Do you have a wetsuit?  I don’t need one for the warm waters of Mexican seas.  LOL  My problem regarding temperature is getting used to running and biking in very hot and humid weather.

I'm looking forward to training with this group.  I believe I can learn a lot from all of you.  Have a great evening everyone! 

1. When is your first race this year? Where is it and what distance?  Friday is my 4th race this year.  1 half mary, 1 mary, 1 sprint tri.  Real tri season for me starts toward the fall.  HIM "A" race and prep for IMCd'A.
2. What is the farthest you have swam? I had a number of 5k ows last year, typical workout is 3k.
3. What is your time for a 100yd/100m swim? My T time is about 1:40, can swim in 1:20's but usually do sets on 2 minutes.  I try to be more efficient than fast.
4. Can you swim front crawl, backstroke, and breast stroke? Nope
5. How many times each week can you realistically commit to swimming? For how long? 2-3 times a week during a program.  I don't swim a lot outside of 3 months of an "A" race. 
6. Have you ever used a pull buoy or kickboard?  yep
7. Do you know any swim drills?  Kick, catch-up, finger drag and closed fist is my standard warm up
8. Do you have a wetsuit?  Yes but I want an upgrade BAD!  On the Christmas list for 2012.

Simon,

Sorry to hear about your illness.  But I’m glad you are not letting it stop you from reaching your personal goals.  That’s awesome!

I gather you live in London.  I spent 6 years there and fell in love with the place.  

Happy training!

Tracie,

Wow!!!  A 70lb weigh loss is amazing.  Congratulations! 

1. When is your first race this year? Where is it and what distance?
2.        June 5th, Lansing, Mi. 400m swim, 9mi. bike 5k run
3. What is the farthest you have swam?
4.        not far
5. What is your time for a 100yd/100m swim?
6.       don't know yet
7. Can you swim front crawl, backstroke, and breast stroke?
8.          yes I can do all
9. How many times each week can you realistically commit to swimming? For how long?
10.         2 days a week, 2 hours total
11. Have you ever used a pull buoy or kickboard?
12.           no pull buoy, but yes to kickboard
13. Do you know any swim drills?
14.           i'm learning and could use some advice in that area
15. Do you have a wet suit?
16.          no not yet

subject swimming

was wondering if anyone has read Total Immersion?

and was wondering if you have read it what your thoughts are about the book?

and does anyone have any other books on swimming that would be helpful for a beginner?

Tracie

Hi Group!

We have one more person, Mike, that will be in our group and then we'll be full. 

Thank you for joining this mentor group!  This will be a great way to meet new people and learn more about triathlon.

Now that the majority of you have posted your bio, I'd like you to answer the following questions, they'll help me better guage where everyone is at (sorry if this is already in your bio, I need to re-wrap my mind around where everyone is at swimming wise).

1. When is your first race this year? Where is it and what distance?  End of May / sprint with swim in pool.
2. What is the farthest you have swam?  1000 yards in a pool
3. What is your time for a 100yd/100m swim?  All out = 2:10 / 100 yards
4. Can you swim front crawl, backstroke, and breast stroke?  Crawl OK.  Others, HAH!
5. How many times each week can you realistically commit to swimming? For how long?  3 times / week, 1 hour each
6. Have you ever used a pull buoy or kickboard?  Yep.  Pull buoy = good, kicking = bad, evil, don't like
7. Do you know any swim drills?  Yep, have some TI videos and book.  Catch up and fist are fun.  Balance drills are challenging -- probably means I should do them more!
8. Do you have a wetsuit?  Bought a second hand one, but it's too small.  Will be looking for another won

There were more questions, but my posts are getting eaten today-not sure if it's the BT website or the fact that I'm on a work computer.  Thanks for answering the questions!

Folks -- Think this is everyone / should be able to cut and past to your profile and have a reference to names and logons.

Hello again!

Story-I am a 40 (41 in a few weeks) year mother of 2 and a second grade teacher. I started working out and running in my late 30s. I thought some long distance runs might be my thing, but my body thought otherwise. I have had three knee surgeries and it limits my running to about 3 days a week, under 10 miles (per doctor's orders). I follow it most of the time. Some friends, (swimmers) decided to try a triathlon and I thought it might be fun. Little did I realize that swimming would nearly kill me, but you read all of that earlier! We are currently in the middle of a move to a different town and workouts have been non-existent this winter. So I too am almost starting fresh. I am very much behind for the spring.

Races-2009 Napier Realtors Sprint Tri, 2010 Edinboro Triathlon (Team), Butler Sprint Triathlon, Presque Isle Sprint Triathlon, Napier Realtors Sprint Tri

First Race-2010 Dam Tri (July-Meadville, PA)

Big Race-Iron Girl Columbia (August 21st-Columbia, MD) Scary race for me. Swim is 1200 yards.

Strengths-Training. As soon as school is out, I have a plan and I am great at sticking to it. If a workout is on my calender, I rarely skip it. I might move it, but I never skip it. The bike is my favorite part.

Weakness-Pretty much everything, but the swim and run need the most improvement. Since my run is limited, the swim is something that I can work on. One time, I took off with my goggles on my head. Oh, and diet...that could definitely improve.

Goal-To improve my swim and make it more efficient, wim a mile, and make sure that I can make it out of the water in under and hour at Iron Girl. My 650 took me 22 minutes. It will likely take me 45 minutes. I would like it to be much less. I need some serious swim help and have no idea where to get it around here. I am thinging of joining a tri-club as soon as we move.

Looking forward to this group! I am not good at logging my workouts, so I will have to try and do that! Do I need to purchase a level, rather than use the free one?

Thanks WittyCityGirl. I guess I should do my bio now right?