Jford2309/Kido Mentoring Group-Closed

NAME: Kido / Jim
STORY: I am a 43 yr old clydesdale that has had a life long interest in triathlon, but only started to DO triathlon about 5.5 years ago.  Before then, it was a lot of swimming, biking (of all kinds), and running along with many other sports.  I finally put them together in late 2006.  I wanted to get back my fitness and lose some weight and thought triathlon would provide some structure.  I have some recent health issues that will make 2012 "interesting"!  I am currently dealing with a thyroidectomy and radiation and of course the follow-up work of dealing with meds to get back in balance, but I look forward to the extra challanges!
FAMILY STATUS: I am married to a wonderful/beautiful woman, no kids. 
CURRENT TRAINING: I personally train with a moderately technical approach.  I'm a firm believer in plans and I train by heart rate and/or RPE.  I'm currently training for shorter events but I will be doing my 4th Ironman in November, so I will transition to the longer training session mid summer.
THIS YEAR'S RACES: 2012 has just started, so I'm looking to start training for a couple shorter distance races and perhaps another XTERRA event and end the year with a return visit to IM Arizona.  My big events of last year where XTERRA west cup and IM Arizona in the fall.
2012 RACES:  I want to do several Olympic distance events this spring/early summer, and finish the year off with IMAZ.  This year, my main focus/goal is to recover from health issues and survive the Ironman in the fall.
WEIGHTLOSS: I have been working towards an optimal race weight for IMAZ.  This spring is going to be a big challange to get to race weight while dealing with Hypothyroidism - but I look forward to it. 

WHAT WILL MAKE ME A GOOD MENTOR:

I have been around BT for what feels like a LONG time and still get online at least once a day, if not more oftern.  As you might notice from my post count, I talk A LOT!  I love to answer questions to the best of my ability, or if I don't know the answer, do a bit of research and get back to you.

I respond well to questions, either in the forum, or by PM's.  I believe a mentor group is a mutual sharing of thoughts and ideas and group participation is always best.

I believe I have a lot to offer and feel pretty knowledgable in just about every area.  I know about offroad/XTERRA, short courses, Ironman distances, weight loss, bike fitting, equipment, and racing as a bigger athlete.  I can get about as technical as you want with regards to training, but still subscribe to the "simpler is better" approach.  That's more "fun" for me!  First and foremost, this sport is supposed to be FUN!  That way, each workout doesn't feel like a chore or burden, which can happen over the years.

I welcome anyone of any ability and experience level, but really look forward to helping the new people to the sport.

Look forward to working with you and a fun/productive summer of 2012!

welcome to the group! I have had alot of success using the BT plans!  Which HIM are you planning on doing?

I would like to be in Kido's group again, although I will be in rehab state to start.

NAME: Steve Hebert

STORY: Got into triathlons about 4 years ago, because I am over weight and need to exercise.  I got bored just running, so I decided hey I can do all 3 of these sports, so why not try. 

I competed in 4 super sprints my first season, finished 3 of 4 but that is another story.  In 2010 I completed 4 sprints, the final one with a torn labrum in left shoulder.   I had surgery in Nov.

In 2011, concentrated on running and started back with open water swims.  Found out I pulled out 2 anchors in my shoulder, so they were repaired, along with a bicep tenodesis.

I will once again be walk/jogging and mostly stretching, after seeing dr this week.

I need a group to encourage me to get back into the game.  I was signed up for a tri at the end of May, and would like to get in shape for it.

FAMILY: Married 25 years, 4 children, 1 teaching school, 1 full-time nanny, 1 in National Guard & College, 1 Senior in High School.

TRAINING: Not much in my log, but stretching daily and doing some core.  Walk/ Jog at least 1 time per week.

GOAL: Continue to lose at 1/2lb a week.  I dropped 37 lbs in 2011 and want to continue that this year.  Other goal is to do the tri I am signed up for in late May.

Hey guys - I'd like to join your group.

Name: Michelle

Story: I'm currently slogging through my PhD. I fenced during undergrad and still play around with it a bit, but not too seriously. I had pretty much stopped exercising completely until this September. I've struggled with clinical depression and SAD for years, and when it started getting dark so early again I found myself faced with two options: increase my medication again, or make some really drastic life changes. I chose drastic life changes which include totally revamping my nutrition and adding daily exercise. I've always been interested in triathlon, and it seemed like a good goal to set for myself at this point. I am happy to report that I have been relapse-free since September and am even toying with the idea of tapering my current med dosages. 

Family Status: Married, two cats, one parrot and no kids.

Current Training: I've been doing a lot of running. I love biking (just not in the cold!) and am trying to get up the courage to seriously tackle the swimming.

Weightloss: I've lost 20 lbs since September with more to lose.

Along the same lines, I decided to do a 1/2 marathon in February.

I am a clydesdale hovering between 205 and 220(like about now)

I would like to be down under 200 by race season and 190 by the August.

Swim: probably my strongest even though it doesn't feel like it.

Bike: bought a cycle trainer for the winter. have not started using consistently as I am more focussed on run.

Run:did I mention I hate running?? Not the best but not the worst.

I am looking for big improvements in my bike and run this year. Time will tell. 

I train with no one else although as mentioned above, I have invited 2 friends to try a triathlon and join this group. Hopefully they sign up to this group before it is closed!

cancel me out, managed to join another group!

Cheers!

Hello, I would like to join your group if you have some room.

Name: Mike Kooyman

Story: I started training in May of 2010 after watching IM St. George. I thought man I need to get in shape and this looks fun, I bet if I trained for a year I could do this. My first tri was in Nov 2010 I did the Silverman half distance. I really did not know what I was doing but it was awesome! My 2nd tri was IM St. George May 2011. I did ok but had the flu so I know I can do better. I also did a sprint and oly this fall here in Las Vegas.

2012 Races: My "A" race in Coeur d'alene in June, I my goal is 1,6,5. The swim will be about 1:10 the bike and run are what I am worried about. I am thinking of doing an Oly in April. I have not decided what I am doing after June, but will most likely do Pumkinman again.

Ok that is it

I would love to join your group if there is still room. My name is Jennifer W and I live in a tiny town (population 5000) in Maine. I started participating in triathlons about three years ago with a sprint (the bike course goes about 1.2 mile from my house), the next year I did a half marathon, another sprint and an Oly (also - luckily for me - close to home, only 5 miles away) with my sights set on a HIM last summer. I ran two half marathons in the winter and spring and then developed an injury (the cuboid bone iny my right foot slips out of place when I run too much) which completely derailed my season.

 I have (hopefully) addressed the injury and I am hoping to run the Hyannis Half Marathon (again) in Feb, the Great Bay Half Marathon in April and the Patriot HIM in June. If the injury keeps me from these, I'll focus on a HIM in the fall (we have two around here - the Pumpkinman in mid Sept and the Rev3 Orchard Beach late Sept). My long term goal is to complete a full in the next couple of years but I feel like I need to successfully complete a half before taking that on.

I have been married for 18 years with two girls (ages 9 and 11) and work as a project manager for a software consultancy. I mostly work from home (which is great in the winter if there is a snow day or someone is home sick), but do travel about once a month...which can be challenging for training. I'd love to hear people's recommendations on how to stay motivated when injured...it's really been challenging for me.

Thanks!

NAME: Duncan Quinlivan-Hall

STORY: In the summer of 2010 I was getting pretty upset about my weight and started running once or twice a week.  After a month of that, I decided to try training for a triathlon. Living in Taiwan makes things interesting, and sometimes hard to find good advice / people to talk to.  I did a few races in 2011 (see below) and joined a bike club and triathlon team in September.  I have yet to go on a group ride with the bike club as I have a very busy work schedule.  I have run with the Tri team once, and did my first event with them less than a month ago.  It was awesome.  Looking for people to answer questions I might have, and to share accomplishments with.

FAMILY STATUS: Married to a lovely Taiwanese woman, Jenny.  I have 2 great daughters, Erinn is 7 years old, and Lizzie will be 1 on January first.

CURRENT TRAINING: I haven't done much of anything in the last 10 days after completing my first half marathon.  Hoping to get back into it soon, but have a pretty bad cold at the moment.  Going a little stir crazy!

THIS YEARS RACES: The first event that I found was a Duathlon in January 2011.  It was a really strange format, 21km bike, 5km trail run, 9km road run... in that order.  I did it on my old mountain bike with a kids seat / basket on the back.  LOVED IT. 

Signed up for an Olympic in June 2011, and managed to beat my time goals. 

Just had a great end to the year.  I ran a 4km race with my brother and sister on 11/20 (one is living here for the year teaching, and the other was just visiting for a week) Did a true Duathlon on 12/4 and then did my first half Marathon with my brother on 12/18.  All three were great fun.  I was disappointed in my half marathon time, but given the crowds (well over 50,000 runners in all) I'm OK with it.

2012 RACES:  I don't have anything planned at the moment.  I have a VERY busy work schedule, especially in the spring.  I have been thinking of doing the Olympic again in June, and maybe finding some local running races to fill in the gaps.

WEIGHT LOSS:  Not really a huge goal any more.  Since I started I have dropped 13 kilograms.  I am still about 6 ~ 7 kilos over my High School weight, but not too bad.  I am  trying to incorporate some ideas from the Thrive diet into my eating habits, but don't think I could do it 100%.

WHAT WILL MAKE ME A GOOD MENTEE:  I'm still very new at this sport.  While I have a fairly active background (High school Volleyball, track, baseball, badminton, softball and ski team) It's been a while, and I'm certainly open to suggestions.  Also, since my wife isn't an active person at all, and she doesn't really understand the whole exercise mentality, I'll be fairly active on here not only being cheered on, but cheering others on as well.

Santa was good to me.

Aero Bars

CO2 pump

Arm Coolers

GU gels

Halo headbands

I feel like I cleaned up at Christmas!

Welcome Jennifer and Duncan!

i am very excited to get this year started. I am using a BT plan for an Olympic distance in May and my training actually starts on Jan 9th, although I am still running and swimming already. I am glad to hear that people had a great Holiday and now we can all say no to the Christmas goodies and start setting out sights on 2012 goals!.

please make sure that your logs are accessible to the people in our group. Kido and I will reference those logs if you have specific questions about training and it will also help everyone keep you motivated!

NAME: utahrunner/Sterling

STORY: 2012 will be my third season doing triathlon.  I swam in high school, so I like to say that’s my strength.  My run & bike need a lot of help.  Last summer I did my first HIM and I finished with a smile, but just not ready to jump up to a full iron man distance (St. George Ironman 2013).  For me I want to learn more on how to train and race better.   Looking for people to answer questions I might have, and to share accomplishments with.

FAMILY STATUS: Married.  I have 2 daughters and a son.

CURRENT TRAINING: I’m doing a bike training class (HIT) once a week till the end January.  I swim & run twice a week. 

THIS YEARS RACES: Half Marathon in February, Olympic tri in May, sprint in June, HIM in August, Olympic in September, Marathon & Olympic in October.   

2012 RACES:  Currently not signed up for anything.  I’m eyeing on a half marathon in February again.  Will do the same HIM as last year in August and couple local triathlon in my area in May & September.  A marathon in October.  Mostly likely the same races I did last year.  I may add a new race in April (Rage).     

WEIGHT LOSS:  I’m in the big boys club.  Would like to dropped 30 pounds.

Wow James, just checked out your blog, pretty fancy.  Will have to spend some time (when I finally get some) to check it out fully.

About my logs, they are totally up to date, which is kinda sad for December I know.  It's been a tough month for consistent training, and I've been sick for the last week.  I haven't done anything since my half mary 11 days ago!  Looking forward to getting the aero bars put on my bike and taking it out for a spin.

Looking forward to feeling better soon!

Name: Twink

Story: Very large 44 yr old Athena who began working out 6 months banish depression. Its been a struggle to say the least but I'm back to my happy camper self but would really like to stay this way. Also working at getting the scale to move but it won't budge yet...anyone have WD-40?

Family Status: Married, no kids, 4 nieces, 2 dogs.

Current Training: I work out 3-6 times a week depending on the intensity and length of the workout. Love to swim, biking is fun. Running is my nemesis. Still working on actually completing a 5km distance while walking! I'm up to 4km and am working on the endurance to complete 5km. Will be very proud of myself if when I complete my first Sprint tri.

2012 Races: First race will be a Short (400m/11km/5km) taking place this March (indoor pool). Also signed up for the Apple Try-a-Tri (300m/15km/3km) in August (open water, lake). I was a bit nervous to register for the Sprint as it was a 750m open water swim. Also plan on doing a 5km walk/run and possibly bike race this summer.

Weight: Lots to lose but working on the first 20.

Accountability is my first goal for 2012 - yay!