SWBKRUN MENTOR GROUP-MAY

Hi Steve

My name is Andy George and I would like to join your group. I am 35 and have been only trainning for Tri's this year, I have 1 Sprint under my belt. I need help in all area's. The goal for my 1st tri was to finish, the goals for my future tri's is to finish - faster. I have another sprint in a couple of weeks (june 3) and one planned in August.

Welcome Andy. It's nice to meet you. Where are you from? Congrats on knocking out your first TRIATHLON! Hopefully it went well and you had a "good time (by this I mean FUN!)?" Be sure to use your "LOG" section, so we can look at your workouts in a little more detail... If you need help with this let me know. Again, WELCOME!

1st of Welcome. Sounds like we can stand to LEARN ALOT FROM YOU AND YOUR RUNNING! What is your name? I don't know if I can tell from you login name? The stuggle w/ 4 miles may just be burn out! You probably worked your tale off to get to the 50 miler!!! Happy 40th!

Hi Steve,

If there is still space I would like to join your group. I'm Kelsey (AquaSwim02), 23, live in Seattle, with 1 four-legged, furry child. I'm currently training for my 1st triathlon, which will be the Seafair Tri. I decided to do a triathlon because I have recently gone through some tough times and I decided to do something for myself.

I'm coming into this after 3 years off from a competitive swimming background. I've been trying to keep a pretty consistent training program focusing mainly on running and cycling, as they are me weaker legs. My main goals are just to improve my running & cycling and finish my 1st tri in a decent time!!

~Kelsey

WELCOME! Another Seattle ROCK STAR!! I think I am going to learn more from this group than anything!!

An Ultra Marathoner, A competitive swimmer. Now we just need Lance Armstrong to Join this group and we are set!!! I am going to learn more than you guys are! This is great. Kelsey what part of Seattle are you in? I am in Bellevue, so we can definitely get together for some local training...

Again WELCOME!

Local workouts would be great, except that you could probably kick my butt!!

I'm over in the City, Wallingford to be exact, so I do most of my workouts around here at Greenlake, Burke-Gilman or Leschi!!

Kicking butt?? I don't think so.. It is all about getting outdoors... AND IF YOU HAVE SOMEONE THAT PUSHES YOU A LITTLE, IT'LL DO YOU SOME GOOD!

I have long since gotten over the competitive side of racing. I enjoy being in shape, training, and crossing the finish line... You'll be fine!

WOW! SOUNDS LIKE A GREAT DAY FOR ALL OF THE ABOVE!! I HOPE YOU ENJOY!

Your kids emailed me this picture of you after they wished you HAPPY 40th!!!





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Hi Steve,
My name is Mike and I am a 26 year old chiropractic student from Chicago. I was wondering if your mentor group was still open. I began running over a year ago. when my wife told me I would never run. So I tried to prove her wrong and I completed my 1st 8k. Since then I have run multiple 5k, 8k's and even completed the chicago marathon this past october. One thing I always wanted to do even before i began to run was participate in a triathlon. Well yesterday, I actually completed the Galena tri sprint and now I am hooked. I had a blast, but realized i definetly needed some help especially with the swim. One day i would actually like to participate in an ironman.

Mike

Of course we have room. Welcome. You have got the right mindset, and good for you for completing your 1st TRIATHLON yesterday! You are a TRIATHLETE! Actions speak louder than words... Especially with our wives!

Ooh, can I join in the fun??

I suppose I'm not a true beginner, since I've done a couple tris, but I still feel I have a lot to learn. Currently I'm a grad student at UC Davis studying food science (emphasis on chocolate!). I've been running off and on for 5 years, but only running consistently for about a year. Last April, aggravated by recurring bouts of shin splints, I dusted off an old road bike. Then in July I started swimming again. Did an oly this year - and didn't walk! - and a half marathon a couple weeks ago. Now training for a late summer HIM and a fall marathon.

- Jessi

Welcome JESSI.... You are ready to rock!!!

Hi Steve, my name is Paul I would like to join your group if it's not full yet. I'm all signed up to do my first sprint in July and hoping to do a full in August. I've run 2 marathons, a handfull of halfs, and quite a few shorter distance road and trail runs. I'm very proud of what I've accomplished running and ready for a new challenge. I don't really have any friends who are into triathlons so I've found this website to be a very valuable training resource. Let me know if you have room for another. Thanks.

Welcome Paul..

ANOTHER RUNNER IN THE GROUP! AWESOME. I am not sure about your comment. You are doing your first sprint in July, and hoping to do a "FULL" in August? Are you refering to a FULL Ironman or something else? Regardless. Welcome.

Thanks Steve, sorry, I meant an olympic distance. I would like to do a full iron man, but I realize I have quite a way to go. I would like to do a few olympic distance triathlons this fall and shoot for the Half Ironman next year, of course that could change depending on how these first couple go. Anyway, I look forward to being a part of the group.

Slade how is the new B-DAY PRESENT TREATING YOU? How was the BIG DAY!??

I do the laziest way and write down the stats afterward, or just add into my "log workouts" section here. Which program are you using? 3D, Group Ride, Time Trial?

Hi Steve, I would also like to join your group!

My name is Brandon and I am also new to triathlon. A little background on me: I am a 24 year old fulltime college student with a full time job. Just 2 years ago I was 50 pounds heavier and in the worst shape of my life. I was never active growing up, tried baseball, soccer, and basketball and was never good at any of them. I figured I was just not meant to be athletic, but I no clue how much endurance I had.

I recently did my first sprint tri and absolutely loved it! My goal was to simply finish and I did so in 1:21:13 (with knee pain). I have been cycling for almost a year now and have completed a handful of century rides. I also ran my first 1/2 marathon in January of this year.

I am currently recovering from a knee injury (runners knee, it band) because I did not train enough before my 1/2 marathon and now am starting a new program completely from scratch. I have compiled a 46 week base to marathon running schedule which I have been following religiously. I have been pain free for 2 weeks now and am enjoying the mileage build up.

Here's the biggie! I signed up for Ironman Arizona 2008. I know jumping from a sprint to Iron is huge, but I know I can do it! I am currently following the 20week iron plan found here on BT. I plan on signing up for some more sprint, Olympic and HIM before April of next year.

I think I choose Ironman to prove to myself that I can do anything I put my mind to. Also, a part of me wants to prove to all those that called me fatty growing up that I am not the same person I used to be! I have committed myself to do it and I'm willing to make the sacrifices to complete it. I will be an Ironman.

Sorry this was so long! I look forward to getting to know you all!


Edited by bzzbenz 2007-05-25 11:26 AM

Brandon... Welcome on Board. Hopefully the knee if giving you little or no pain now! I believe that the only way to commit to doing a race like the Ironman is committing! You can always talk about doing it one day, but w/ Ironman signups being so far out you REALLY NEED TO COMMIT! If anyone is like me, whether it cost $10 for a short 5k run, and $500+ for Ironman distance-- IF I PREPAID... I AM COMMITTED! You will do just fine. Even in the brief few words you wrote I can sense the passion and desire. Kudo's to you. AND WELCOME!

I HOPE THAT EVERYONE HAS A HAPPY HAPPY MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND! I AM TAKING THE DAY OFF FROM EXERCISE! TODAY IS A TRAVEL DAY!