Fred D's triathlon training group CLOSED

in, thanks for hosting Fred

Hey Fred...would love another summer with your mentoring!

ETA:  I just realized this is a continuation of your winter group...let me know if there is still room.  Thanks!

Name: Jason

STORY:  3rd year of triathlon and endurance training.  Started out with my first 25k, 30k, half marathon, and marathon in late 2009.  Bought a road bike during that time, and took the plunge into tris.  Did a couple of sprints, olys, time trials and another half and full marathon in 2010.  Also started training with power in 2010.  Oh...and I live in Hawaii btw...

In my second season, I really wanted to put everything together and go from a rookie who didn't really know what he was doing, to getting more competitive.  I had a great year, and I raced a lot (for me anyway)...14 times.  A lot of the same races where I did much better, and added a few more races including my first HIM, and a couple of long distance cycling road races.

2012 is basically just a little more focused version of 2011.  I'm cutting out a few races to focus on the big ones.  Mainly a HIM in June, and a cycling race (mountain climb) in August...both of which I did last year.

Training is a huge part of my life now.  It keeps me balanced and keeps me out of trouble.  I truely enjoy my training time and the friendships I've made through it.

FAMILY STATUS: GF is also a triathlete.  No kids, she has a cat.

CURRENT TRAINING: Building up to the Hawaii 70.3 on June 2nd where I plan to drop Lance on the bike...  With 9 weeks to go, I'm in the biggest volume weeks...right around 14-16 hours.  3x swim, 3x bike, 6x run. 

2011 RACES:  Four running races including a marathon, 1 sprint, 2 olys, 1 HIM, 3 cycling TTs, 3 cycling road races.

2012 RACES:  Already completed a 8.15 mile running race and 10 mile cycling TT.  Up next is another cycling TT & Team TT, an Oly, HIM.  Over the summer...possibly a couple of road races used as hard training days.  Then my cycling A races in late August and early September.  After that, I have the option to train for another marathon, but I'm leaning towards an off season where I still train, but just focus on rebuilding for next season.  Here in Hawaii, we can train and race year round...and I have been doing so the past 3 years.  I think I need a couple of months where I just can S/B/R without having to worry about a race.

WHAT WOULD MAKE ME A GOOD MENTEE:  I'm active on the forums, and I'm a sponge for knowledge.  I log every workout, and love to do analysis on my progress.  I've been training with power for nearly 2 years. 

Great job on the weight loss Tom.

I'm in a similar situation.  Lost about 40 pounds 3 years ago...but am still struggling to lose the last 10-15.  But who isn't? 

Updated bio for Spring 2012

NAME: Tiffany/Tif

STORY: I have just started my fourth season of triathlon, completing my 3rd Half Ironman race on Sunday. I have my sights set on a full marathon and the Ironman distance for 2013.

I like to have and follow a plan and am very committed to doing what I need to do to take care of my training. My weakness is the bike, but I have improved during the training cycle leading up to the HIM. I'm not the fastest runner, but I have improved tremendously since beginning this venture. I am a very experienced swimmer and have a lot of knowledge of the sport.

FAMILY STATUS: Partner of 10 years who also shares this triathlon passion with me. We have 2 Boston Terriers (Torrey- 7 years; Tanner- 11 months) who would both do triathlons if they could.

CURRENT TRAINING: About to put together a 13-month roadmap to Ironman Texas 2013. That's where this mentor group will come into play .

I'll enjoy some downtime and light training this week, though, before getting back into full swing of things.

2011 RACES: Houston Half Marathon (PR at the time); Ironman 70.3 Texas (PR & HM PR); Tejas Triathlon (sprint; race PR); Shadow Creek Ranch Sprint Triathlon -Relay (swim); Bridgeland Sprint Tri (race PR).

2012 RACES: Ironman 70.3 Texas (Bike & overall race PR 6:27:04); nothing else on the schedule yet, but I will have a few sprints and hopefully some running events nailed down on the schedule soon.

WEIGHT LOSS GOALS: I am currently 5'6" and weigh 137 lbs. This is down 19 pounds since early December. I was at 136 for the HIM in 2011. My ideal race weight is 128. I plan to be there by early June.

WHAT WOULD MAKE ME A GOOD MENTEE: I am a diligent workout logger, so my logs on BT are always up-to-date. I check in multiple times daily and love to read the insights others have to contribute. I'm no expert by any means, but I do like to help others if I can, especially in regards to swimming.