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2011-12-18 10:43 AM

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NAME: SWBKRUN/ Steve Birds
STORY: I am from Seattle and have been doing triathlons for approximately 12 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!!



That is right THE IRONMAN! It is logical in the steps of my life goals. I have done all other distances. This seems to be the next step, but wait! I said that I never wanted to do a triathlon 11 years ago, and here I am. I now proudly have a Ironman tattoo, and bragging rights for the rest of my life, but that is not enough! What is next? I don't know! Help me out, LET US HELP EACH OTHER OUT! WHAT IS THAT NEXT GOAL! Join my group, and I will make sure we ALL GET THERE!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I  am ALWAYS looking for the next great adventure and push myself to where all my friends and family think I am stupid !!!! Or crazy 
FAMILY STATUS: Married (KIM) 10 years, Avery (16 month baby girl who already owns my heart!), and a chocolate lab (KONA
CURRENT TRAINING: Training to me is the fun part.  More enjoyable than the races.... It's all about the journey with me!  I love getting out in different scenery, weather, people, etc.  I guess that I lack consistency in my workouts.  You won't see me on the treadmill everyday!
2011  RACES: Having a new child I didn't race much.  Did a couple half marathons and a bunch of trail runs!!!
2012 RACES:  Not real sure what I will be doing this year.  The Rev3 Portland 1/2 Ironman for sure.  I also vowed to myself to run a 50k (probably) next October.  

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!!!  

WHAT WILL MAKE ME A GOOD MENTOR:
 I will be a good mentor to you for several reasons!!! I am fun, energetic, encouraging, and am a realist!  I am no TYPE "A" personality, and I am an experienced MIDDLE OF THE PACKER!!! So should never be afraid to ask me questions, and I plan on learning from others, and being encouraged from others!!!  My last Group had almost 300 pages of GREAT INFO, ENCOURAGEMENT, AND BANTER!!!! YOU WILL LOVE THIS GROUP, and THIS GROUP WILL LOVE YOU!!!!!!!!!!

I have been a mentor since this program started 7 years ago, and LOVE EVERY MINUTE OF IT!!! WE WILL GO FAR TOGETHER!!!!!!!!!!  My mentor group rocks and are extremely smart!!! Get ready to be integrated with 3 sports, and everything that goes with it!    !!!  Look forward to meeting you!  Hang on!!! We are as fast here as we are on the course!!!! GO GO GO!!!!

 



Edited by swbkrun 2011-12-21 9:38 AM


2011-12-18 10:55 AM
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Hey Birdy....nice updates....would love to see you do a tri this year!  I'm in for another round, bio to follow.



Edited by SSMinnow 2011-12-18 10:56 AM
2011-12-18 11:07 AM
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Looking forward to more trail run and some leg-crushing bike rides this spring... Bring on Rev3!! Of course I'm in for another round!!
2011-12-18 12:06 PM
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SEXBOMB!
2011-12-18 12:07 PM
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I'm in!!!
2011-12-18 12:08 PM
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Count me in!


2011-12-18 12:09 PM
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Count me in!!
2011-12-18 12:23 PM
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Count me in!
2011-12-18 1:34 PM
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I'm in! Will post an updated bio soon... too busy right now with grandbaby cuddling.
2011-12-18 1:34 PM
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kkcbelle - 2011-12-18 11:07 AM Looking forward to more trail run and some leg-crushing bike rides this spring... Bring on Rev3!! Of course I'm in for another round!!

you still own a bike? Tongue out

2011-12-18 2:08 PM
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I'm all in again!


2011-12-18 3:24 PM
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I'm in!!!

Bio later...

2011-12-18 5:28 PM
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Good for at least one more round...
2011-12-18 6:56 PM
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SSMinnow - 2011-12-18 11:34 AM

kkcbelle - 2011-12-18 11:07 AM Looking forward to more trail run and some leg-crushing bike rides this spring... Bring on Rev3!! Of course I'm in for another round!!

you still own a bike? Tongue out

Bite me! Oh, wait, can I say that to you for her???
2011-12-18 7:04 PM
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2011-12-18 7:16 PM
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kt65 - 2011-12-18 6:56 PM
SSMinnow - 2011-12-18 11:34 AM

kkcbelle - 2011-12-18 11:07 AM Looking forward to more trail run and some leg-crushing bike rides this spring... Bring on Rev3!! Of course I'm in for another round!!

you still own a bike? Tongue out

Bite me! Oh, wait, can I say that to you for her???

What are you? her body guard?

For what it is worth, I'm barely biking.   Sometimes I worry about, but mostly I like the break....



2011-12-18 7:43 PM
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kt65 - 2011-12-18 7:56 PM
SSMinnow - 2011-12-18 11:34 AM

kkcbelle - 2011-12-18 11:07 AM Looking forward to more trail run and some leg-crushing bike rides this spring... Bring on Rev3!! Of course I'm in for another round!!

you still own a bike? Tongue out

Bite me! Oh, wait, can I say that to you for her???

2011-12-18 7:44 PM
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Hi - I have seen that this group posts a ton of messages and word around BT is that it is a pretty good group of folks.  I am a little overwhelmed about being able to keep up with all the info but I would like to join if you'll have me.
2011-12-18 7:48 PM
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fattyfatfat - 2011-12-18 8:43 PM
kt65 - 2011-12-18 7:56 PM
SSMinnow - 2011-12-18 11:34 AM

kkcbelle - 2011-12-18 11:07 AM Looking forward to more trail run and some leg-crushing bike rides this spring... Bring on Rev3!! Of course I'm in for another round!!

you still own a bike? Tongue out

Bite me! Oh, wait, can I say that to you for her???

I *heart* women's beach volleyball...

2011-12-18 8:02 PM
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It's a great sport...!
2011-12-18 9:05 PM
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I'm in again.

Will update my bio and post it up tomorrow.Laughing



2011-12-18 9:17 PM
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SSMinnow - 2011-12-18 11:34 AM

kkcbelle - 2011-12-18 11:07 AM Looking forward to more trail run and some leg-crushing bike rides this spring... Bring on Rev3!! Of course I'm in for another round!!

you still own a bike? Tongue out

Bite me! Oh, wait, can I say that to you for her???
You betcha!!! Thanks, girlfriend!!! Yellow is my favorite color right now!
2011-12-18 9:24 PM
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kkcbelle - 2011-12-18 10:17 PM
kt65 - 2011-12-18 4:56 PM
SSMinnow - 2011-12-18 11:34 AM

kkcbelle - 2011-12-18 11:07 AM Looking forward to more trail run and some leg-crushing bike rides this spring... Bring on Rev3!! Of course I'm in for another round!!

you still own a bike? Tongue out

Bite me! Oh, wait, can I say that to you for her???
You betcha!!! Thanks, girlfriend!!! Yellow is my favorite color right now!

 

I'll second that.  I haven't been on the bike since early October. 

2011-12-18 10:02 PM
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gdale - 2011-12-18 5:44 PMHi - I have seen that this group posts a ton of messages and word around BT is that it is a pretty good group of folks.  I am a little overwhelmed about being able to keep up with all the info but I would like to join if you'll have me.
The only requirement for acceptance is posting race reports in a timely fashion. Signed "the bodyguard".
2011-12-19 8:28 AM
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Hello all.  I have a request for those of you who are "friends" with my husband on FB.  Please give him crap about getting his hand x-rayed.   At yesterday's cross race (in the mud and ice) he went down on the small stretch of pavement coming out of a mud slick and I think he's broken his hand!   It is a lovely shade of black, swollen to 2x the normal size and is numb.  He is taking to the John recovery plan of ice=gripping a cold beer and living on Advil.   If enough of us gang up on him maybe he'll get some cool photos to post on FB of his hand and that will convince him to get it looked at. 

p.s. obviously I'm sticking around for year 6!!!

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