Ok so I'm 38 year old female, married mum of 2 teenage boys; with no sporting backround. Lost 50lbs with Weight Watchers in the last 18 months so now at a good fighting weight.
Did road race bikes as a teenager but dodgy knee put paid to that. Have now thoroughly grown out of dodgy knee so no excuse there any more. Dad has taken on the new cycling fanatic in me and is upgrading my ancient road race bike every time I turn my back. I do aim to keep it, it's a very light aluminium frame that suits my short stature rather well. I can change tubs on it etc so I'm not too horrific on that front.
Started running Jan 2011 but had trouble with plantar fasciitis (sp?) and shin splints, loosing 40lbs cured that and this year completed couch to 5K, did some park runs averaging just over 30 mins, did 10K race 4 life in 62 mins and am now working my way through a half marathon plan.
I've joined my local Tri club and started their pool swimming sessions 2 weeks ago, verdict is that officially I can't swim, however 2 sessions in and things are improving a lot and I don't appear to be the slowest., quite.
Thinking of a half marathon in late Sept and a full on Nov 4 th.Entered first sprint tri on Sept 9th. Not certain about IM distance yet but ideally would like to. However feel I should achieve the above before I can commit properly.
Also I do better with not setting big goals as I turn them into huge things that take over my life. But I am a detemined bear and usually achieve what I start, I just do a lot better with an incremental approach. If that makes any sense?
Came across to all this after having to retire my 2nd horse, since keeping two pasture ornaments happy in retirment stops me affording a 3rd I needed something to do with my time and here I am.
I do suffer with nerves so need to over train and underachieve on the day if that makes sense. But I also do better if I have to cowgirl up and get on with things myself rather than when I have someone I can panic at in person.
Hi Tired Badger, I'm new myself and am delighted to have Fat Buddha agree to Mentor me. I live in Earl Shilton and use Bosworth water park for open water splash about. So if you fancy going down one Thursday night then I'll be happy to hook up with you? I have spare wet suit to if you need one.
I was chuffed with my swim & bike times on Sunday (16mins quicker for the swim & 40mins quicker for the bike) but wasn't able to see what I could do on the run.
As I have mentioned before, having done only 2 IM's, I am happy to mentor but I have the following house rules:
No moaning.
No wingeing
No "I don't know if I can do it" type attitude
No helpless and hopeless
Lots of positive attitude
Loads of "can do"
Lots and lots of "I am going to do this as this will be a superb journey and when I cross the finish line (which you will) it will be one of the most fantastic things I have ever done.
Right, now that's out of the way, anyone interested please PM me.
Does anyone want me as a mentor or have I missed the boat?...... again.
I might be able to help with the science bit as I am, *cough*, a P.T. and I would be happy to help. I have been coaching my OH for the past 2 years (GB age grouper). I do like a good challege and would be interested in taking on a complete novice. I live east coast way, not that it would make much difference.
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OK, if I haven't scared the brave souls off that have already PM'd me I am full up. Roll on 2013, the pair of them just need to decide what race now
I now have 2 lined up and one who wants to just bounce technical stuff off me so that's me full as well
Are there any mentors with spaces left in the W midlands, leicetershire, warwickshire, areas?
Still room here. I might be shite at doing them but I do have a gym instructors qualification
I have a mentor.
Who lives nowhere near me.
It will be a virtual mentorship!
Ok so I'm 38 year old female, married mum of 2 teenage boys; with no sporting backround. Lost 50lbs with Weight Watchers in the last 18 months so now at a good fighting weight.
Did road race bikes as a teenager but dodgy knee put paid to that. Have now thoroughly grown out of dodgy knee so no excuse there any more. Dad has taken on the new cycling fanatic in me and is upgrading my ancient road race bike every time I turn my back. I do aim to keep it, it's a very light aluminium frame that suits my short stature rather well. I can change tubs on it etc so I'm not too horrific on that front.
Started running Jan 2011 but had trouble with plantar fasciitis (sp?) and shin splints, loosing 40lbs cured that and this year completed couch to 5K, did some park runs averaging just over 30 mins, did 10K race 4 life in 62 mins and am now working my way through a half marathon plan.
I've joined my local Tri club and started their pool swimming sessions 2 weeks ago, verdict is that officially I can't swim, however 2 sessions in and things are improving a lot and I don't appear to be the slowest., quite.
Thinking of a half marathon in late Sept and a full on Nov 4 th.Entered first sprint tri on Sept 9th. Not certain about IM distance yet but ideally would like to. However feel I should achieve the above before I can commit properly.
Also I do better with not setting big goals as I turn them into huge things that take over my life. But I am a detemined bear and usually achieve what I start, I just do a lot better with an incremental approach. If that makes any sense?
Came across to all this after having to retire my 2nd horse, since keeping two pasture ornaments happy in retirment stops me affording a 3rd I needed something to do with my time and here I am.
I do suffer with nerves so need to over train and underachieve on the day if that makes sense. But I also do better if I have to cowgirl up and get on with things myself rather than when I have someone I can panic at in person.
Any takers?
I've reunited with my run mentor. He's willing to take another chance on me!
Have a read back through guys, people are offering to be mentors and are being missed ...... Jump in and ask
Frodo, glad you are sorted
There's no denying we're a pretty special combination, Meldy
PSC have pm'd you.
i've sent you a PM CD
Frodo he is special indeed
AliBear .. PM Mouse or HC, they will suit you perfectly
Cheers FB...
Can I tell them the truth now?
I was chuffed with my swim & bike times on Sunday (16mins quicker for the swim & 40mins quicker for the bike) but wasn't able to see what I could do on the run.
Off for dinner now but will read properly later.
Thanks Silver trucker, I've PM'd happy chap, thanks.
How very dare you? Just cos I ain't posting, it doesn't mean I ain't lurking
I've switched my PM thingy on now ...
I don't have a mentor yet - any suggestions / offers?
i think you need a new swim mentor Schmunkee...............have you considered asking Plum
I'm full now as well, good luck everyone.
ps: Britrisky - I love Hull, went to uni there and think it's a great place
As I have mentioned before, having done only 2 IM's, I am happy to mentor but I have the following house rules:
Right, now that's out of the way, anyone interested please PM me.
Does anyone want me as a mentor or have I missed the boat?...... again.
I might be able to help with the science bit as I am, *cough*, a P.T. and I would be happy to help. I have been coaching my OH for the past 2 years (GB age grouper). I do like a good challege and would be interested in taking on a complete novice. I live east coast way, not that it would make much difference.
Postie I've PM'd you ...