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sbreaux

2007-12-08 9:53 PM

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Subject: sbreaux group - CLOSED!!!!

NAME: sbreaux / Scott

STORY: My name is Scott and this will be my third year of triathlons. After being a couch potato for years, I decided to start running. Why I don't know, because I was never a runner and probably never run more than a mile in my life. I was over 200 pounds and very out of shape. My running eventually led me to a few 5ks then a half marathon. I decided to run a full after a year. Then a friend suggested I enter a triathlon. I had no swim training at all. So I just got out there and started swimming. 25 yards at a time, then 50. After several months, I was up to 2000 yard workouts. But it took a lot of work in the pool. I was also not a cyclist. But I got a road bike and that came pretty naturally to me. It has since become one of my strengths. I entered a few triathlons in 2006, and worked my way up to Olympic and Half Iron distance in 2007. Through this all, I was able to lose about 35 lbs. Triathlon has now become part of my life, and I am grateful with the way I feel, both physically and mentally.

FAMILY STATUS: Married with 2 boys (age 5 & 3) and 1 girl (age 9 months). Balance of training and family is always an issue and one that I constantly strive to improve on. Having a full-time job, a family, and wanting to maintain a full training schedule sometimes clash. I need to do a better job of making family come first.

CURRENT TRAINING: This past year, I followed the BT Half Ironman training plan for my first crack at the distance in August and it worked well. I generally like to put in about 100 running miles, 350-400 bike miles and close to 20,000 yards in the pool during my peak. I take rest days when I feel worn down, not religiously once a week or something like that. It works for me. I do like to vary my workouts, putting specific focus weeks for each discipline during a build phase. I use a 3 week build followed by a recovery week as I build towards my races. Because I work full-time, I utilize the gym a fair amount, especially in winter. You can complete triathlons by running on the treadmill and riding the exercise bike. I'm living proof. But I do try to complete my workouts outdoors if possible. I'll work out early in the morning and after work, whenever I can get it in.

THIS YEAR'S RACES: In 2007, I completed the 5430 Boulder Series (sprint, Olympic and Half Ironman - A race, roughly one month apart starting in June). I also finished one sprint in September then my last A race was the Silverman Half in Las Vegas.

2008 RACES: In 2008, my motto is go long. I have 3 Half Ironmans tentatively on the schedule (Playtri Half in Dallas, Boulder Long Course, and Las Vegas Silverman Half) with my A race being Ironman Couer D'Alene in late June.

WEIGHTLOSS: As I said earlier, I've lost 35 lbs with a change in my diet and consistent exercise. I would like to race about 5-10 lbs lighter in 2008, so that will be a struggle. I love food, and my wife likes to bake sweets. Plus with young children, we always have what I would normally consider junk food. Very tempting stuff.........

WHAT WILL MAKE ME A GOOD MENTOR: I won't have all of the answers, but I would like to share with others what has worked for me. I like to motivate others and would love some in return. Together we can accomplish the goals we set forth, whether it's running your first 5k to entering your first sprint triathlon.

Edited by sbreaux 2007-12-16 3:06 PM

sbreaux group - CLOSED!!!!

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