Tri-ing:
Well, I’ve decided to train for a triathlon or two!? in 2008 as a fitness goal. I think having an event will keep me on track and give some added motivation. I got this brilliant idea after asking for Nike+ shoes and ipod connect for Christmas and researching 5K’s in the area. Instead I found quite a few triathlons and decided I could do that with some hard work. I developed a plan and started training on December 27, 2007. Join me on my journey to a healthier me and competing in my First & Second Triathlon and First 5K

GJCC Memorial Day Triathlon
2008-05-26
Nashville, Tennessee

Wolf Pack Triathlon
2008-08-16
Memphis, Tennessee

Soybean Festival 5K
2008-09-06 or 13?
Martin, Tennessee

Where I’m At (12/27/07):
Weight 169.5
Height: 65”
Neck: 13”
Shoulders: 40”
Chest: 36.5”
Waist: 31”
Hips: 42”
Thigh (L/R same): 24”
Calf (L/R same): 14.5”
Forearm (L/R same): 9”
Upper Arm (L/R same): 12.75”

Goals for 2008:
1. Loose 30 lbs-Weigh 140lbs
2. Loose 3 inches in the Hips-Hip Measurement: 39”
3. Loose 3 inches in the Waist-Waist Measurement: 28”

The Plan:
Swim, Bike, Run, Yoga, Tai Chi, Meditation, Ballet, Weights, Abs-all in training for the triathlon.

Challenges & Obstacles to Overcome:
1. Taking 20 hours this semester
2. A lot of walking at work wearing me out
3. Injury
4. Lack of Motivation
5. Out of Town Trips

Deal w/ It:
1. Make a plan and stick to it
2. Log on for motivation and accountability
3. Stretch & listen to my body
4. Schedule running, tai chi, yoga, ballet, and abs for days out of town

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Day 1: Jan 1, 2008
Bike 3 mi
Ab routine 10 min
Bedtime Yin Yoga 10 min

Hey Jenni.  I am not yet brave enough to try a 5k or tri.  Your goals look awesome and I can’t wait to cheer you on at your races!

Great goals, Jenni! I can’t wait to read about your first Tri.
Happy New Year to you and good luck to you!

Hi Jenni!  WOW! It’s great how you really mapped out your goals and plans.  Good luck on the Tri’s!  I have the Nike shoes too.  I love them.  I created a beginners challenge that started today.  You shopuld check it out.  We could motivate each other over there too!

candyP - 02 January 2008 12:29 PM

Hi Henni!  WOW! It’s great how you really mapped out your goals and plans.  Good luck on the Tri’s!  I have the Nike shoes too.  I love them.  I created a beginners challenge that started today.  You shopuld check it out.  We could motivate each other over there too!

What’s the name of the Challenge and I’ll join

It’s the beginners and walkers challenge.  http://nikeplus.nike.com/nikeplus/?l=all_challenges,888640768
Hope to see you there!  What is your Nike screen name?

candyP - 02 January 2008 01:29 PM

It’s the beginners and walkers challenge.  http://nikeplus.nike.com/nikeplus/?l=all_challenges,888640768
Hope to see you there!  What is your Nike screen name?

I joined. My screen name is jenni4 at nike just like here

Great!  See you there!

Jenni -

I thought I was looking at my post. I’m also 5’5” and 166 lbs. Pretty close...and I am going to train for some 5K races next summer and POSSIBLY a tri-athlon hosted here in my home town. I just don’t know where I will train for the swimming part yet.

Keep up the good work-
Carla

jcsaaleber - 02 January 2008 04:07 PM

Jenni -

I thought I was looking at my post. I’m also 5’5” and 166 lbs. Pretty close...and I am going to train for some 5K races next summer and POSSIBLY a tri-athlon hosted here in my home town. I just don’t know where I will train for the swimming part yet.

Keep up the good work-
Carla

Cool we can motivate each other

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Day 2: 01/02/08
25’13” min Run (5min Warm Up/ 90sec-2min/4min Cool Down)
18 min Weights (Arms & Back)
9 min Tai Chi

Week 1 of Triathlon Training complete and I can already see some improvement. Can’t wait to cross the finish line in May!

Phew that is quite the goal, a goal that I am STILL SCARED to make myself!!!! I wish you the best of luck and well determination!!!

Good for you Jenn, it’s a really ambitious goal and I’m sure you will succeed!

Way to go on the goals, Jenn! I’ll be cheering you on for sure!

Bree

Day 3: 01/03/08

4 mi on the indoor bike
Easy Floor Ab work out
5 min Yin Yoga

Sinus pressure forced me to take it easy today. My head feels like its upside down under water.

Well, I got in an unintended work out when the dog got off her chain. I don’t know how she did it, her collar was still buckled at the end of the chain. I’ll have to start calling her Houdini. So I had to bundle up and go out and find her and chase her back home. Dogs are fast. Now my head really hurts. 

Poor thing. It’s so cold, and your dog is fast. How long did it take you to find her?

Bree

It didn’t take too long to find her; she was in the back yards of the houses that face the main road. Chasing her back home was another story.

Dogchaseingercise????Good Stuff Jenni!

shawn - 03 January 2008 10:12 PM

Dogchaseingercise????Good Stuff Jenni!

Yeah, it was quite a workout.

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Day 4: 01/04/08
5 mi Bike
10 Ballet Toning
5 min Tai Chi

Great workout Jenni!

Hey Jenni.  I know about the dogs.  My vet calls mine a “door dasher”.  I found the only way to chase him is make sure he knows “sit” really well. LOL.  Come on.  We have to get those miles going in the Nike challenge!  Get out there!