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  • I am right there with you. Half iron in 2015 then the plan is for the Ironman in Madison in 2016. Following a training plan right now, and am starting to look for a coach for the summer and through the ironman. Good luck and feel free to friend me if you want to support each other.
    in Tri friends & inspiration Comment by nwingr November 2014
  • I am Nate, On day 17 here. It has been feeling good to be away from the beer and wine!
    in Introductions, YO! Comment by nwingr October 2014
  • Have a big glass of water or club soda before you pick up the snack. Then have carrots, bell peppers ready to snack on. If I crave salt I will take romaine hearts and dip them in a gluten free soy sauce.
    in Snacking problems Comment by nwingr September 2014
  • You should read up on interval training. Basically you go at race pace or higher for 400 then rest or go very easy till your heart rate has come down then go for the next 400. Your "dread mill" should have an interval program set-up, you could play with that and then take it outside after you see how it works.
    in Running training plan question Comment by nwingr September 2014
  • I would go. See what you think of the race and if it is one you really want to train hard for next year. Plus there things you can learn while just going at a fun pace. Practice transitions, see if there are pre and post races foods that do you good. Have fun!
    in Duathlon Saturday...Maybe? Comment by nwingr September 2014
  • Thanks for the encouragement Scott! I guess indoors on the cycle is one of the sacrifices to having a solid race. -Nate
    in Intros Comment by nwingr September 2014
  • Hi, I'm Nate. I have been around tri's since the early 90's. I used to do international distance and then went down to sprints as the kids came along. This year I only did tri's as a team member as my kids joined in with me. The kids are now teens and I am making some lifestyle changes which will free up some time. I am…
    in Intros Comment by nwingr September 2014
  • Go for it! And have fun!
    in Minnesota Mile - Duluth Comment by nwingr August 2014
  • Excellent! I am sure you will love it.
    in Grandma's Comment by nwingr February 2014
  • Got the e-mail In Grandma's half. :) Hope everyone else who wanted to got in also.
    in Grandma's Comment by nwingr February 2014
  • Yes Brainerd has a race, June 14, Sour Grapes as you said. If you haven't found it northlandrunner.com has a great local race list. If you can run 10 miles now, I would guess you could get to 13 mi in two months of planned training.
    in Grandma's Comment by nwingr February 2014
  • I have heard good things about Fargo, but I have not done that one myself. The Whistlestop in Ashland is excellent but a fall race. Ham and Walker are great runs but maybe not for a first half. There are a few others in the area I just have not done them or know anyone who has.
    in Grandma's Comment by nwingr February 2014
  • I put in for the lottery also. Hope you get in, it would be a good one for your first HM, but there are other good ones in MN if you don't.
    in Grandma's Comment by nwingr February 2014
  • ^This. You can find your calorie requirements with one of the calorie calculators. MFP has one, I think it comes up when you set goals.
    in Can someone help me please? lower cals or lower carbs Comment by nwingr February 2014
  • I've been making sure to get out with the dogs every day. Meeting someone at the gym. Of course there is skiing too. Hope you can get out on the shoe shoes, they are a blast!
    in Cold + Motivation = ? Comment by nwingr February 2014
  • It was a great day to be out (x-skiing for me). Let's hope the winter is changing over to something we can play in now!
    in Anyone else? Comment by nwingr February 2014
  • On the tread mill with music, Foo Fighters, 3 Doors Down..... Outside, I trail run, so I skip the music, lots of other things to listen to.
    in To Run With or Without Music Comment by nwingr January 2014
  • I like the the young enough to be my child old enough to be my parent rule, hadn't thought of it like that before.
    in What is the oldest or youngest u would date? Comment by nwingr January 2014
  • I was hoping there would be of few northern MN people that belonged to the group.
    in Introductions Comment by nwingr January 2014
  • Bump. Looks like a good one!
    in MFP Fitspiration! Comment by nwingr January 2014
  • Hey follow MN'ers. I am Nate, living in Grand Rapids. I have been a runner my whole life, but trying to add get strong and do other activities now.
    in Introductions Comment by nwingr January 2014
  • 180 miles NORTH of #1. But is a sunny cold day. Love the sun!
    in Are you on this list? Comment by nwingr January 2014
  • Hi, Thanks for starting this. I could use the extra focus. Goals for the 4 weeks. Weight down from 146 to 141. Just over a pound a week. No alcohol. Log daily. All meals planned.
    in Introduction and Goals Comment by nwingr January 2014
  • Log them before eating them. Then ask yourself is it worth it? If yes, then measure out the quantity you logged, then ask yourself is it worth it again?
    in How do you say NO to the bad foods! Comment by nwingr January 2014
  • I am starting this goal today. I need to be done to meet my true goals in life.
    in Who's with me? Comment by nwingr January 2014
  • in 3 weeks in only 3lbs :( Comment by nwingr January 2014
  • Something simple I do, when in a rush. Wilt some spinach at the end of cooking the quinoa, throw some feta in, and top with a favorite hot sauce.
    in Quinoa! Comment by nwingr January 2014
  • I found the plans here worked. Basic plans, but they get you there. http://www.halhigdon.com/training/51130/Half-Marathon-Training-Guide
    in Training for a half marathon in September Comment by nwingr January 2014
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