Lora's Girls Group of Beginners - CLOSED (Page 3)

mquevedo - 2011-01-04 5:01 PM

Name
mquevedo/ Marie

Story
I'll be 38 in March.  I have complete one sprint triathlon almost two years ago with the help of a mentoring group under a different username.  I couldn't remember what it was so I had to create a new one.  The year I completed the triathlon I also trained for a marathon.  My husband and I got all the way to a half marathon and life got in the way.  I have run on and off, but not consistantly.  I'm a professional photographer.  When the studio gets busy, I stop training because it consumes me.  I have this crazy gene in me that once I can run three miles or swim 100 meters that makes me want to Ironman.  It's on my bucket list of things that must happen before I turn 40. tick tick tick.

Family Status
Married with one ten year old daughter

Current Training
ha ha ha ha.  I've been running sporadically and the most I have run without stopping is two miles.  Most of my workouts have consisted of a run/walk approach.  I just wanted to stay outside.

2011 Races
Haven't registered for one yet.  But looking at one in April.

Weight Loss
I could stand to lose 10-15 pounds. 

Thanks for giving back and being a mentor.  I can't wait to get to know everyone on this group.

happyturtle - 2011-01-04 7:35 PM Hello Lora, I didn't know if you were still accepting mentoree's for the program. But I would like to join. NAME: Maria STORY:I have ran 5k's and i think the furthest I have ran is 5 miles. I have biked to work which is about 13 miles. And I swim in the summer but really never have put the three together. It actually kinds of scares me- I am not sure why but I am very intrigued by it as well. I suppose i would start with a small triathlon. I do like running and my goal is to get into better shape this year. I think swimming is my worst area but I don't have a pool right now that I can train in for the winter. FAMILY STATUS: Married to a wonderful husband and i have two puppies (they do my walking training with me) CURRENT TRAINING: Currently I am starting back up to do 5k's. it has been a few years since i was active like that. I would like to train for a half marathon and/or full marathon- 2011 RACES: None yet- i haven't done the research yet to see what is in my area.

lizzilvr - 2011-01-04 8:41 PM Hi Lora.

My name is Gina.  I am 49 and have never done any kind of triathlon or marathon.  I have been very physically active...I walk 5 miles in an hour 3-4 times a week with my dog, swim laps 1-2x a week for an hour and strength train 3x a week.  I will be turning 50 at the end of 2011 and am looking to shake things up!  I'm kinda scared to dive into this (no pun intended!) but I am willing to give it my all.  One small problem...I hate running!  UGH!  But, I know there are all kinds of programs out there to help me work up to it.  I ride my bike a few times a month with my teenage son, spring through fall (we live in Michigan) and we go 7-10 miles easily at a time.  But, I don't have a fancy bike, just a regular woman's bike with a basket on it  !!  (My husband tells me I look like Dorothy from the Wizard of Oz).  I'd be willing to buy one as I get better, though.  I am happy with my weight...thanks to the strength training I can eat quite a bit without gaining.  I am a health nut who is constantly harassing my family about eating healthy!

I am a breast cancer survivor (2008).  I am a registered nurse and am currently studying to get my personal trainer certification.  I have been married to an awesome guy for 22 years and have two sons- one who has autism, a yellow lab named Lizzie (hence, the sign-on name) and a cat.

There is a mini triathlon near my home in August that I would really like to do.  Given what I've told you, do you think this is "do-able"?  I am willing to work hard.  I am not very techno-savvy, so I still need to play around on this website to figure out all it offers, as far as posting my training schedules, etc.  But, I would love to join this group and benefit from all the experience and knowledge you and  the other members have to offer.

This may sound strange, but I'm kinda scared of running.  I've heard about people who ruin their knees, have chronic back pain from pounding the pavement, etc.  But, I also see people who literally become addicted to it, so there must be something about it that makes people keep doing it!

njsole - 2011-01-05 9:06 AM

Hi Lora,

I loved your blog post about New Year’s. I could care less about it as well. I awoke around 12:20 a.m. said happy New Year to myself and promptly went back to sleep. I also loved the post about the pale green monster; that was just great and thanks for sharing. I’m technically not a first timer but I am still a newbie. If the group and you will have me, I’m in.

Name
Njsole/xandra

Story
I have been physically active in one form or another since my 20’s (now closing in on mid-40’s). I was into running for a bit when I was a teen, did a few races then forgot all about it. The real reason I got into Triathlon is that I was celebrating 5 yrs of being a colon cancer survivor and figured what better way then to go big and TRI. I didn’t start out thinking about tri’s; I just wanted to run some 5k’s, maybe a 10k. Then I saw the word Triathlon pop up here and there and it got me to thinking. When I found out about sprint distances I said to myself, why not! In July I completed the NJ state (sprint dist) triathlon. I trained on my own loosely using one of the BT training programs. My running was already decent so I concentrated on just being able to do the distances in the swim and bike. I was also dealing with a knee injury at the time.

I really would like to do some more sprint distance races this year, maybe 3. I wish I could say I was ready for an oly but my schedule does not allow for that kind of training time and I really need to build a good base. So this year’s goal is to build, build, build and remain injury free. I have loosely committed to running a half marathon relay in May and shook on the Disney half marathon for 2012. What I hope to get from this group is accountability, support and inspiration (and maybe a little help with my own green monsters). I do well when I have a goal and am accountable for my training.

Family  - Married (not by fed./state law), one pre-schooler, one dog, two cats and two fish.

Current Training
I’m trying to get back into something consistent. I’m using the 2x balanced sprint training program from this site, though have not been successful yet at getting all the training in.

2010 Races
6/10 - Run for Dad 5k
7/10 – NJ State Sprint Tri
9/10 – Century for the Cure (40 mile leg)
10/10 – Asbury Park Marathon Relay (one leg, aprox 3.2 mi)
10/10 – Monster Dash 5k (in costume, giant pumpkin over my head)

Weight Loss
I’m a good, healthy weight but would prefer for my ‘round the middle’ tire to go back to road bike size rather then the hybrid size it is now. I believe this will happen when I get serious with training.

So if it’s ok to join, I look forward to learning about all of you. I have to look into opening up my logs; will do that a little later.

-x

rima12 - 2011-01-05 9:28 AM Name: Candi

Story:
I have wanted to do a triathlon for years and this year I've found a couple people at work who have all agreed to do our first one together.  We will be doing the Buffalo, MN Triathlon on June 5th.  I, however, am the least fit of the bunch and want a group like this to help stay encouraged and celebrate each others successes.  In 2007 I completed the Seattle to Portland Bicycle Classis (204 miles over 2 days) with Team in Training and I loved that feeling when I crossed the finish line.  Can't wait to experience it again.

Family Status: Single with 1 persian and 1 bald cat (they balance each other out)

Current Training
I have been doing spin classes and elliptical at the YMCA and started CrossFit once a week last November.

Weight Loss
Honestly I have a ton of weight to lose....ok not technically a TON but you get the idea.  My actual goal is to lose 100lbs.  I've lost 15lbs so far.

I am so excited to have found you!

Candi

heatherb555 - 2011-01-05 3:11 PM Hi Lora,

Room for one more? I won't need much one-on-one. It's just nice to be part of a group - and to be more accountable.

I did a sprint last year and am planning a du and another sprint this year.

Thanks!
Heather

mindylea - 2011-01-05 3:32 PM Thanks for having me and looking forward to being a part of the group!

One of the dogs is a runner, but the other is a bag of lazy bones.

shaptavajra - 2011-01-06 8:02 AM Hi Lora,
so I made it to the pool twice this week; hoping tomorrow will fulfill my plan of 3 practices a week and one coaching (Saturday).

Can you or anyone else advise me on a few things?  Also how are we going to manage all these posts as we get going? It's going to be a lot to sift through (though we should have such problems

Routines. I have trouble sticking to them. I get overwhelmed. I work 40-60 hours a week (I'm a teacher and department chairperson and finishing coursework to take exams to get the certification for School Administration). I am a gluten free vegan and try to eat healthy but I don't get a lunch break and have to chisel away any time at work. So Nutrition is also an issue. I know if I am goign to get stronger and faster I will have to eat more consciously. Also, my husband and I are hoping to conceive one of these months so I do need to take care of myself!!

OK, so here's my 2011 resolution:

Up at 4:30 (that's not happening yet) make shakes, get lunch ready for work (REALITY up at 5 and already late)

MONDAY-WEDS-FRIDAY
Get too pool, swim 5:30 - 6
Get to work 6:30; work till 3 or 4

TUES-THURSDAY: kettlebell morning training at home.

AFTERNOON: 
Monday: Spinning;  one or two running sessions during the week.

WEEKEND: long run/run-bike; maybe a yoga session.

I have a heart rate monitor and am getting a swim lap watch. Where to go from here? Thanks!
 

rachlong - 2011-01-06 1:55 PM Thanks, Lora - I will remember that when I'm out on the bike paths.  It's funny that you mentioned an Iron Woman champ.  Listening to the Radiolab episode "Limits", which started with an interview with Julie Moss, is one of the things that got me to thinking about triathlons last year.  That interview keeps me inspired.  I lover her description of the voice in her head that told her to keep going.

I got back in the water yesterday.  It's been about 9 years since my last lap swim.  It was like coming home!  Looking forward to the weather warming up and getting some open water time.

shaptavajra - 2011-01-06 9:19 PM I forgot to say what my race scheduled are: is this too much? How do I train for such things?
I really want to get some Sprints in here...

2011-08-13	Warrior Dash (draft)
2011-06-12	Dirty Duathlon (draft)
2011-05-01	Long Island Marathon (draft)
2011-04-02	13.1 New York (draft)- i need to raise $900 through team for kids. any donors?
2011-02-26	NYRR Al Gordon Classic (draft)
2010-10-31	Poland Spring Marathon Kickoff (draft) (completed)