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Bump! And gratuitously padding my post count while doing it.

C'mon!  Any takers?  I know you're out there! 

Jennifer,

I would like to join your group.  Like you, I will be doing the fall edition of IMAZ.

Took 2007 off from racing Tris and am jumping in as of 12/17 and starting from scratch and build nothing but base.   I did IMCDA in 2006 and had a group of 5 people from around the country that banned together and all finished the race.  We were from different backgrounds, different abilities and covered the USA but continued to build each other thru the 20 weeks of training.

 Second reason for picking you is I suck at swimming, and you seem to be solid

Third reason is I love folks in the military, my family includes many career service folks.

Family Status:   Married/ 18 years, two kids - son (12) and daughter (8) and a great dog!

Current Training:  Nothing over Z2, in week 2 of 16 straight weeks.   I want to peak for some local races in June/July then focus on the IM beginning in late July till race day.

This year's races:  No tris, only running one marathon in April and a half-marathon in Sept.   All the running and I ended up injured and haven't done much since late september.

2008 Race:  Planned

April - CMM marathon - run for fun, its a tradition.  June - Mach Tenn Sprint/ 10 mile Moon pie run.   July - Waterfront OLY/ Cedars of Lebanon Sprint.  Sept:  either Atomic man 1/2IM (prep) or Murfreesboro half marathon.  November - IMAZ.

What else would you like to know?

Welcome aboard!

Woohoo!  Another Fall IMAZ'er who is starting from SCRATCH!  YES!

I am totally in the exact same spot as you right now...didn't do much in 2007 but have big plans for 2008!  This should be FUN!

Yes, I am very good at swimming, so fire away if you want any help!

You said you ended up injured from all the running?  What did you hurt? 

Time to add you to my friends list...  

Oh, I have PF problems right now too.  I'm trying not to run on it.  Lots of ART and stuff....I wish it would go away.  

stjohn2912 - 2007-12-27 11:10 AM Do you have room for one more member? Though I have completed a couple of triathlons over the past few years (three sprints, one international and one half-ironman) I have never approached one with the right training foundation; I always had good intentions but ended up simply trying to survive each race. I am hoping that being a member of a group will be the motivating factor to consistently train for a race. I am a decent runner by nature, an okay rider, but not a very good swimmer. I noticed in your bio that swimming is a strong point for you, that is what caught my attention. Room for one more? Please? Andy

PLENTY of room!  You are only the second person!   Come on in!  The water's FINE!

I think we could all use some consistent training so that could be a good group goal.  When I was coached my coached preached consistency all the time.  I mean...if you're out there day after day executing the plan you WILL get better!

Is there still room at this inn?  I would like to join your group if possible. 

NAME: Dr Hammer/ Suzie
STORY: I was runner by tradition.  I ran for several years until work and life got in the way.  I have been on BT for a few years.  I still have yet to complete a triathlon, sigh.  I got interested in tri through a friend/training partner.  My first year was spent getting comfortable with the water.  In particular, deep water… I nearly drowned when young and haven’t been too fond of water.  I had a coach and we did a couple OWS swims that were good.  My 2^nd year, I finished my graduate degree, training partner left, had a significant bike crash (2^nd degree concussion, fx scapula, 3+ AC separation)in Apr., and at the end of the summer I moved.  3^rd year,  I have moved again.  I haven’t swum since the move. 
FAMILY STATUS: Single, with dog
CURRENT TRAINING: I'm working on my plan as we speak.  I would like to finish a HIM by this fall.  I am currently running more than anything.  I been working on consistency of 5-6 times per week but got a GI virus last week.  Sucks the training right out of you. 
THIS YEAR'S RACES:  None.  Work and life got in the way.  I need to do a better job of making me a priority and not everyone else.
2008 RACES:  Still working out the possibilities.  It really comes down to my summer travel schedule with USATF.  I would like to run a ½ marathon this spring.  Do at least 2-3 olympics before a fall HIM.

Wow...I leave my mentor thread for a day and it explodes!  Yay!  Okay, everybody above this post is IN (I haven't even counted yet, but that's okay).  I'll go close it after this.

Give me some time today to reply to your threads.  I have to go into work this afternoon then squeeze in workouts after work then pack to go to CO but I will also reply to everyone tonight!  

stjohn2912 - 2007-12-27 3:22 PM NAME: Andy STORY: I have been in law enforcement for the past 21 years with a large police department in North Carolina. As such, my hours can be rather crazy, certainly my diet isn't what it should be, and consisent amounts of rest come inconsistently. In May 2006, I survived the Half-Ironman down in Disney (97 degrees on race day) and shortly after that I started working a second almost full-time position as an Internal Auditor (after earning my Master's Degree I went back to earn my CPA to prepare for career #2). So I haven't done any training in about a 1 1/2 years. However, for the next three months I've got to attend a series of graduate courses in Leadership & Management so my police hours will become regular school hours and my internal auditors hours are put on hold until June. I'm hoping to use the next 3-4 months to get back into the swing again, develop a foundation that'll keep me goiong throughout the remainder of the year. CURRENT TRAINING: Just started running again. Haven't swam or ridden my bike since Disney. THIS YEAR'S RACES: None, but I did get to work 70-80 hours per week 2008 RACES: There is a new 1/2 ironman at the coast in November; if the next three months go well I'd like to try that.

Welcome, Andy!  I know all about the crazy hours thing.  It's enough to drive you nuts!  And it is certainly my most challenging training aspect.  It used to annoy my coach too because I really couldn't tell him what I would be doing next week.  

I'm glad you are ready to get back into the swing of exercising.  It will help EVERYTHING in life. A HIM is a pretty lofty goal, but reachable.  Just make sure you keep evaluating that goal based on how the spring training goes! 

Hi, Joel!

I have lived in Wichita Falls, TX and Abilene, TX so I hear ya on the hot racing thing.  Whew.  Texas is toasty in the summer.  I have raced both Prairieman and Buffalo Springs.  Great races.  Buffalo Springs is my favorite but is by far the harder of the two.

We can work on the swimming thing.  But a good starting point is to swim lots.  The more you swim, the more comfortable you are in the water and therefore the more confidence you will have at the swim start.  I don't like swim starts either...so violent!

I like that one of your goals is consistency.  That really is absolutely KEY to any sport.  If you are out there day after day putting in the time you WILL get better! 

Welcome, Patrick!

May is PLENTY of time to get up to speed!  We here at BeginnerTriathlete.com LOVE to help out beginners.  Hence, the name.  

There are several free beginner plans on the site.  Have you looked into importing one of them to get you training towards your race in May? 

There is ALWAYS room at this inn!  Welcome, Suzie!

Life is always getting in the way, isn't it?  And it comes in waves too.  As long as you're still picking yourself up and starting again, you haven't lost yet!  You are correct that you just have to make the working out a priority. We'll help you get on your way.   I need to work on those same things! 

I do seem to have attracted all people who hate the water or the swim portion, so I guess I have my work cut out for me making y'all see how much FUN swimming can be!!!!