Welcome SheROX Mentees!

We'll be adding 10 more to our group - overnight!  I've reached out to the 10 mentees who are signed up for SheROX, have requested a mentor, and live locally (Milford, North Attleboro, Medfield, etc.)  They range in ages from low 30's to mid-50's and have the same concerns we've all encountered: improving their swim stroke, training in some Open Water Swims, learning about transitions, finishing the run, etc.  I'm sure they will bring enthusiasm to our group and you, as a veteran triathlete, will be able help me steer them in the right direction.

Please help me welcome them as you see new faces among the group!  Hope to see you at 8 p.m.on Wednesday night, April 14, 2010 in the Franklin YMCA pool!  (Bring Goggles and swim cap)

Happy Training!  Donna

Wednesday Night Swims @ 8 p.m. and Saturday Morning Bike Rides at 7 a.m.

We're keeping to the schedule of Wednesday nights at the Franklin YMCA Pool and Saturday mornings leaving from the Horace Mann Parking lot at 7 a.m. It's still a little chilly at that time - think about gloves....On Saturday, April 17, 2010 we plan to meet at Panera bread in Franklin for tea/coffee or a bite to eat at 9 a.m. - after the ride.  I look forward to seeing you there, and a good opportunity to connect with each other and some new faces!

Am super excited to have added some "gadgets" to this blog - check out the frequent links and blogs on the left-hand side.  I've had some time to idly find some motivational blogs, and have even ordered a "bondiband" that tall mom sports......how did this new athletic fashion sneak up on me?

Jennifer reports that Phat Tuesday rides have started!  Check out their website to the left.  A 26 mile goal you could all shoot for!

BTW - my pictures are just stock from GOOGLE - would love to get some real ones of the group.  The one above is not meant to scare you - we'll be practicing those Open Water Swims and you always have the strategy of going to the outside of the pack.

Happy training!  Donna

Outdoor Biking Planned for Saturday, April 3, 2010 @ 7 a.m.!

Given the great weather forecast, Gary and Michelle are heading out for a 10 mile bike ride on Saturday morning, April 3rd at 7 a.m. Meet at the Horace Mann Middle School parking lot - in front of the FHS track.

We've found that this time of day is safer - with less cars on the road, and allows for you to have your full Saturday ahead of you when done!

If you're not quite up to the 10 mile trek yet, you can break into two groups and the slower group can stay together. If you don't know the route, then bike around the common a few times and stay on roads that you know. You all know my goal: Safety first, then getting beginners out there.....my first ride of the season is usually around 6-8 miles....to break my butt in, and to let my thighs get used to pedaling again. So, since I won't be there to hang back with the first-time-this-season-riders...please know that Gary and Michelle will plan to go at their usual clip and I'm sure a new leader will emerge from the 2nd group. Get out there and HAVE FUN!!!

Donna

Schedule(s) Starting Saturday, March 27th, 2010

I'm still watching from the sidelines, and although Physical Therapy starts next week, I don't have any delusions that this will be a quick recovery. I might be walking in April, eliptical training and then running starts after that. However, motivation and momentum is not stopping!

Lesa sent a link for a race in the previous post - so July 4th sounds like a great date to do a 10K (I'm in for the walking portion of it!) Lesa is also continuing to run/work out at the Y starting around 6/6:30 a.m. on Saturday mornings until the biking outside starts up at 7 a.m. (from FHS track).

Caryn just signed up for the Sudbury Spring Sprint Tiathlon and would like to know if anyone wants to join her on Mother's Day, May 9th http://trifind.com/re_12611/SudburySpringSprintTriathlon.html

Group Schedule:

Saturday, March 27th, 6/6:30 a.m. run and/or fitness workout at the Frankling YMCA

Wednesday, March 31, 8 p.m. swimming at the YMCA pool

Races and Info

Hi everyone,
Lesa here and wanted to put out there a 10K on 7/4/10 it is the http://www.harvardpilgrim10k.com/
I hope to sign up for this I know some others are interested also. It looks like fun and what a weekend to celebrate!

This week if anyone is interested I hope to make these classes/times:
Spin Class at the Y: 3/22 Mon at 9;15am
YPump (muscle conditioning) at the Y: 3/24 Wed 10:30am
Lap Swim @ Y: 3/24 Wed 6:15-8:30pm (2lanes) 8:30-9:20pm (4lanes) * I try to get there @ 7:45-8pm
Running from my house Saturday 3/27, 6-6:30am weather permitting (if bad weather @ the Y)

See you out there!
LB

You Will Feel STRONG!

imagine running out of the water feeling this strong.... knowing you did all you could do to train! look at the picture again and visualize that is you.

i'm still in training... of course... training to walk...but i'll get there.

Same schedule this week - Wednesday, March 17th at Franklin Y pool (8 p.m.) (I heard laura, lynn, lesa and caryn were there... great going guys!) and Saturday, March 20th at Franklin Y fitness center or spin class @ 7 a.m.

email or post comment below on your activities. remember, this blog is to keep us all motivated over a long period of time... even when we want to quit. i'm not quitting and you're not either. the easiest way to stick with it is to always know your next training time and session, and pack your bag now and let someone else in your family know your next workout time. don't mean to get all "preachy" but our obstacles are not physical; they are mental. thinking we can't commit to this long term goal; thinking we don't deserve to take the time to train for ourselves; fearing we won't be fast enough, etc. take the first step and the momentum of the group will take over from there!

Donna Didn't Hold Back

You know how you go out and exercise around your family's schedule, do extra now so you can swim later on........always thinking of others and your next time commitment? Well, on Wednesday, I took a day for myself as I was invited to Waterville to ski. The day was full of promise: adventure.....good skiing.....getting to know a new friend over hot chocolate..........no time commitments. Well, I channeled my inner Lindsey Vonn a little too much, got going too fast, tried to slow down and directed my skis into the mountain - cutting uphill. They responded by going left on my command, but my body went right. That's a problem. Hence, I found myself getting a ride in the toboggan that I had feared for my 45 years of skiing. Interestingly, I suffered no pain (although I broke a wrist and tore a knee ligament) and was able to enjoy the view of the sky from the toboggan. I'm learning to live in the moment, but will not get all Eckert Tolle on you....Instead, I wanted to share some "before and after" pix with you as Patty and I still had our adventure - we still had 4 good runs of skiing, and STILL got to know each other over tea!

And for me, that's what our triathlon adventure is - the JOURNEY we share together in crossing the finish line. So, I still will be blogging and cheering all of us on....and participating as I'm able, but may need your help a little. (Can you send me pix of group workouts? ..even individual workouts.....they really work in inspiring someone else!)

So, keep up what you've been doing and plan on meeting as a group on:

Wednesday, March 10, 2010 - 8 p.m. lap swim in Franklin Y or 7:30 p.m. Masters swim in North Attleboro Y

Saturday, March 13, 2010 7 a.m. spin class in Franklin Y or 7 a.m. treadmill at Y