40+ Club : Where the Cool Kids Are
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"P90X2 X2 Total Body & X2 Ab Ripper"=Done!3
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Got home late, from work and today is another very late night, so no workout!
Back and Biceps postpone to tomorrow or maybe to the weekend,0 -
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Terrific summer weather today, so I took the afternoon off. Had a beautiful solo ride in northwest Ct. Not a race pace effort, just some quality time in the saddle with no stops. 62 miles done in a bit under 4 hours. Will start to taper off distance a bit next week. Starting to feel ready for the Timberman bike course.
Long swim tomorrow, then easy work on Saturday to recover for a Sprint distance race on Sunday.3 -
Hello Everyone!
I haven't joined the group but I will definitely like to. I will be 46 on August 5...yes, that's tomorrow! I have been attempting to get in shape for almost a year and half with only two serious endeavors. This is my second time around and this has been the most focused I've been,
I have a lost a total of 33 pounds which includes the 20 pounds I logged on MFP, I workout daily and try to make healthy eating choices.6 -
"P90X2 X2 Yoga"=Done!1
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My weekly weigh-in this morning came in 1.4 lbs down from last week. Total loss is 17 lbs since the beginning of May. Have missed most of my gym time this week, but it has been an active week for me at work.3
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Welcome @FrancesLyon
Did Les Mills Combat: Combat 30 this morning,
Perfect Summer Shred: Back and Biceps later in the evening
and ahhhh it's Friday again! Happy Friday all, and Fridays are pizza day at my house, yum!2 -
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@FrancesLyon - Happy happy happy Birthday!!
Awesome pictures @gam3rguy !!
Had one heck of a paddle today, and it will be my last for a week due to the pending rain-filled forecast. Was paddling for 2 hours and 15 minutes (took one break at 2 hours - not counted in the paddling time). I essentially had a bit of a light/easy downwinder for the first 42 minutes, but when I turned around, the wind had increased significantly and the light chop was starting to turn into a moderate chop with some white tops. It took me more than double the time (93 minutes) to make it back. Some of the way (about 1/3 mile) I had to drop to my knees because I was getting no where standing up. Still got in 4.44 miles. The first half, I was doing 18.83 minute miles (3.19 mph). The trip back was 42.08 minute miles (1.43 mph) due to the persistent headwind. It was a challenging workout! I've popped the Advil. Thinking about just taking a nap now. I'm completely spent.0 -
FrancesLyon wrote: »Hello Everyone!
I haven't joined the group but I will definitely like to. I will be 46 on August 5...yes, that's tomorrow! I have been attempting to get in shape for almost a year and half with only two serious endeavors. This is my second time around and this has been the most focused I've been,
I have a lost a total of 33 pounds which includes the 20 pounds I logged on MFP, I workout daily and try to make healthy eating choices.
Congratulations and Happy birthday!0 -
Terrific summer weather today, so I took the afternoon off. Had a beautiful solo ride in northwest Ct. Not a race pace effort, just some quality time in the saddle with no stops. 62 miles done in a bit under 4 hours. Will start to taper off distance a bit next week. Starting to feel ready for the Timberman bike course.
Long swim tomorrow, then easy work on Saturday to recover for a Sprint distance race on Sunday.
Good luck! I did Timberman a few years ago. Gorgeous water and a hilly bike. Andy Potts was there that year. He might have won, i can't remember. My friend wanted to meet him and I wouldn't let her, I just wanted to go to the hotel get a shower! Have fun...1 -
HAPPY B-DAY!!!FrancesLyon wrote: »Hello Everyone!
I haven't joined the group but I will definitely like to. I will be 46 on August 5...yes, that's tomorrow! I have been attempting to get in shape for almost a year and half with only two serious endeavors. This is my second time around and this has been the most focused I've been,
I have a lost a total of 33 pounds which includes the 20 pounds I logged on MFP, I workout daily and try to make healthy eating choices.
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FrancesLyon wrote: »Hello Everyone!
I haven't joined the group but I will definitely like to. I will be 46 on August 5...yes, that's tomorrow! I have been attempting to get in shape for almost a year and half with only two serious endeavors. This is my second time around and this has been the most focused I've been,
I have a lost a total of 33 pounds which includes the 20 pounds I logged on MFP, I workout daily and try to make healthy eating choices.
Happy Birthday Frances!!!!1 -
Terrific summer weather today, so I took the afternoon off. Had a beautiful solo ride in northwest Ct. Not a race pace effort, just some quality time in the saddle with no stops. 62 miles done in a bit under 4 hours. Will start to taper off distance a bit next week. Starting to feel ready for the Timberman bike course.
Long swim tomorrow, then easy work on Saturday to recover for a Sprint distance race on Sunday.
Good luck! I did Timberman a few years ago. Gorgeous water and a hilly bike. Andy Potts was there that year. He might have won, i can't remember. My friend wanted to meet him and I wouldn't let her, I just wanted to go to the hotel get a shower! Have fun...
First things first: Happy birthday, Frances!
Oberon:
Thanks. I did the race last year and really liked it. Andy Potts won the race. I had a chance to meet him during the Make a Wish "meet and greet" session on Saturday. This year, Andy will be joined by Mirinda Carfrae at the MaW reception, so I will get a chance to meet her as well.
Lake Winnipesaukee is beautiful, so the swim is a treat even for a mediocre swimmer like me. Given the elevation gains on the bike course, I've focused on hill work in training and in races (Rev3 Quassy) this season.
I'll find out on the 21st if I've done enough.1 -
@FrancesLyon - Happy happy happy Birthday!!
Awesome pictures @gam3rguy !!
Had one heck of a paddle today, and it will be my last for a week due to the pending rain-filled forecast. Was paddling for 2 hours and 15 minutes (took one break at 2 hours - not counted in the paddling time). I essentially had a bit of a light/easy downwinder for the first 42 minutes, but when I turned around, the wind had increased significantly and the light chop was starting to turn into a moderate chop with some white tops. It took me more than double the time (93 minutes) to make it back. Some of the way (about 1/3 mile) I had to drop to my knees because I was getting no where standing up. Still got in 4.44 miles. The first half, I was doing 18.83 minute miles (3.19 mph). The trip back was 42.08 minute miles (1.43 mph) due to the persistent headwind. It was a challenging workout! I've popped the Advil. Thinking about just taking a nap now. I'm completely spent.
That sounds like quite a workout!1 -
Terrific summer weather today, so I took the afternoon off. Had a beautiful solo ride in northwest Ct. Not a race pace effort, just some quality time in the saddle with no stops. 62 miles done in a bit under 4 hours. Will start to taper off distance a bit next week. Starting to feel ready for the Timberman bike course.
Long swim tomorrow, then easy work on Saturday to recover for a Sprint distance race on Sunday.
Good luck! I did Timberman a few years ago. Gorgeous water and a hilly bike. Andy Potts was there that year. He might have won, i can't remember. My friend wanted to meet him and I wouldn't let her, I just wanted to go to the hotel get a shower! Have fun...
First things first: Happy birthday, Frances!
Oberon:
Thanks. I did the race last year and really liked it. Andy Potts won the race. I had a chance to meet him during the Make a Wish "meet and greet" session on Saturday. This year, Andy will be joined by Mirinda Carfrae at the MaW reception, so I will get a chance to meet her as well.
Lake Winnipesaukee is beautiful, so the swim is a treat even for a mediocre swimmer like me. Given the elevation gains on the bike course, I've focused on hill work in training and in races (Rev3 Quassy) this season.
I'll find out on the 21st if I've done enough.
I am sure you will do great! I remember the roads being pretty rough too. But I had a great swim there. I have seen Mirinda at various races, but never met her. My friend did eventually get to meet Andy Potts are a talk hosted by our Tri Club. He is super nice.1 -
I would live to join the cool kids. I turned 40 in may amd the day after started on this journey. I'm down 43 pounds and feeling 100 percent better then I did when I was in my late 30s. I love the piture for the year book!!
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That sounds like quite a workout!
Lol, it was! Yea, I was expecting to paddle for about an hour...take a casual break to float around and get some sun...paddle back in...maybe get over 5 miles in. But when I turned and I saw how much the wind had kicked up, I realized I couldn't take a serious break until I got to a more sheltered area else I was going to lose ground...which ended up being over an hour later. My own fault for enjoying the 'downwinder' and not paying attention to the signs that the wind was increasing (flags flying and trees swaying). The bays in my area are rarely more than waist deep, and I'm always in sight of the shore, so never in too much trouble even when I am stupid like I was today. Actually, now thinking about it...it might have been faster, if I had jumped off the board and walked back...lol.
BTW, I did take a nap and finally got some dinner. I'm thinking more wine will help too.
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That sounds like quite a workout!
Lol, it was! Yea, I was expecting to paddle for about an hour...take a casual break to float around and get some sun...paddle back in...maybe get over 5 miles in. But when I turned and I saw how much the wind had kicked up, I realized I couldn't take a serious break until I got to a more sheltered area else I was going to lose ground...which ended up being over an hour later. My own fault for enjoying the 'downwinder' and not paying attention to the signs that the wind was increasing (flags flying and trees swaying). The bays in my area are rarely more than waist deep, and I'm always in sight of the shore, so never in too much trouble even when I am stupid like I was today. Actually, now thinking about it...it might have been faster, if I had jumped off the board and walked back...lol.
BTW, I did take a nap and finally got some dinner. I'm thinking more wine will help too.
One of the woman in my tri club wears a shirt on our long runs that reads: "Pain now, Wine later"......wine always helps.3 -
"P90X2 X2 Balance + Power"=Done!2
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Long easy swim last night. Today just a quick spin and jog to keep my legs loose for a sprint distance tri tomorrow morning.
The Niantic Bay Tri is always fun, but the highlight will be our post race gathering at an outdoor breakfast spot. A mix of race recap and trash talking usually goes on as we eat breakfast and enjoy the ocean view.
Happy Saturday.
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Hi everyone! This thread is awesome! I'm 46 and just a little over halfway in my journey to reach a goal weight of 150 lbs. I started at 220+ lbs and currently weigh 183 lbs. Recently checked my BMI and it has dropped from 31 to 28 so really happy about that
I strength train 4 days a week and hike/jog/sprint on the weekends.
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10k done!6
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Well I'm on two weeks vacation but I'm going to try and stay reasonable with my good. Spent the day in the car today. Ten hour drive and here we are in concord, MA. Holy Hannah the houses are beautiful! Off to explore Boston tomorrow and then off to Halifax.3
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"P90X2 X2 Recovery + Mobility"=Done!3
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Niantic Bay Sprint Triathlon done in 1:23:26.
Finished 8th of 30 in the men's 55-59 age group. Overall finish was 127th of 406 entrants.5
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