From Fat to Triathlete http://fat2triathlete.com My Journey from Couch Potato to Iron(wo)man Tue, 07 Feb 2012 14:46:28 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 en hourly 1 The journey of a 38 year-old overweight woman as she trains to compete in an ironman triathlon in her 40th year. Follow along as she learns about weight-loss, nutrition, swimming, cycling, and running for speed & distance. My Journey from Couch Potato to Iron(wo)man Jenn Beddoe http://fat2triathlete.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/fat2triathletelogo.jpgFrom Fat to Triathletehttp://fat2triathlete.com Ironman Triathlon, triathlon, nutrition, weight-loss, fitness, running, swimming, cycling no Jenn Beddoe jenn@fat2triathlete.com I Really am Running – Podcast Edition http://fat2triathlete.com/2009/11/19/i-really-am-running-podcast-edition/ http://fat2triathlete.com/2009/11/19/i-really-am-running-podcast-edition/#comments Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:41:13 +0000 Jenn http://fat2triathlete.com/?p=64 Today’s podcast comes from the Fat2Triathlete mobile studio.  That is the fancy way of saying I was out on my run while podcasting.  The podcat includes:

  • Finding your next triathlons on Trimapper.com
  • The importance of logging each and every workout
  • DailyMile.com
  • My beginning into nutrition research
  • Introduction to The Paleo Diet

Thanks for tuning in! 

I’m still tri-in

Jenn

]]> http://fat2triathlete.com/2009/11/19/i-really-am-running-podcast-edition/feed/ 0 Today’s podcast comes from the Fat2Triathlete mobile studio.  That is the fancy way of saying I was out on my run while podcasting.  The podcat includes: Finding your next triathlons on Trimapper.com The importance of logging each and every workout DailyMile.com My beginning into nutrition research Introduction to The Paleo Diet Thanks for tuning in!  I’m still tri-in Jenn Today's podcast comes from the Fat2Triathlete mobile studio. That is the fancy way of saying I was out on my run while [...] Jenn 12:28 podcast, trimapper.com, dailymile.com, the paleo diet, nutrition, workout log clean Running in the Rain (or not) – Podcast Edition http://fat2triathlete.com/2009/11/13/running-in-the-rain-or-not-podcast-edition/ http://fat2triathlete.com/2009/11/13/running-in-the-rain-or-not-podcast-edition/#comments Fri, 13 Nov 2009 17:51:20 +0000 Jenn http://fat2triathlete.com/?p=49 I made it out in the cold today for a short 2 mile run.  I was able to practice some speed work, getting my heart rate up and even sweating some.  The other day, during Wilmington’s welcoming of Tropical Storm Ida, I stayed bundled up in the house.  I just couldn’t bring myself to run in the downpour. 

I’ve enjoyed reading everyone’s race reports following the Beach2Battleship.  It seems like you all had a great time, even if you were participating in a iron distance triathlon.  It just adds to my excitement to participate myself in 2 years.

Hope you enjoy my new podcast.  Thanks to Gayle, it is now available on iTunes.  Head over and subscribe so you won’t miss an episode.  In this episode I talk about the Beach2Battleship triathlon, my marathon plans, and a new calf stretch I discovered after Thursday’s run with achilles pain.

Have a great day!

Still tri-in’

Jenn

]]> http://fat2triathlete.com/2009/11/13/running-in-the-rain-or-not-podcast-edition/feed/ 0 I made it out in the cold today for a short 2 mile run.  I was able to practice some speed work, getting my heart rate up and even sweating some.  The other day, during Wilmington’s welcoming of Tropical Storm Ida, I stayed bundled up in the house.  I just couldn’t bring myself to run in the downpour.  I’ve enjoyed reading everyone’s race reports following the Beach2Battleship.  It seems like you all had a great time, even if you were participating in a iron distance triathlon.  It just adds to my excitement to participate myself in 2 years. Hope you enjoy my new podcast.  Thanks to Gayle, it is now available on iTunes.  Head over and subscribe so you won’t miss an episode.  In this episode I talk about the Beach2Battleship triathlon, my marathon plans, and a new calf stretch I discovered after Thursday’s run with achilles pain. Have a great day! Still tri-in’ Jenn I made it out in the cold today for a short 2 mile run. I was able to practice some speed work, getting my heart rate up and even sweating [...] Jenn 10:01 stretching, beach 2 battleship, marathon training clean I Feel the Need – The Need for Speed! Podcast Edition http://fat2triathlete.com/2009/11/05/i-feel-the-need-the-need-for-speed-podcast-edition/ http://fat2triathlete.com/2009/11/05/i-feel-the-need-the-need-for-speed-podcast-edition/#comments Thu, 05 Nov 2009 22:39:00 +0000 Jenn http://fat2triathlete.com/?p=35 In this podcast I talk about using fartlek training to increase my speed, and also mention the benefits of training using perceived exertion instead of a heart rate monitor.  Both things are great additions to your training without having to spend money or drive somewhere to get it done.

In my 3 miles this morning I was very please with the addition of the speed training.  First, it showed me that I can run faster. I’m not really stuck at the same slow pace even though sometimes it feels like I am.  Here are my times for today.

Distance: 3 miles

Total Time: 55:25

Mile 1: 18:48

Mile 2: 18:40 minutes

Mile 3: 17:56 minutes

Average Pace: 18:28

My average is almost a minute faster than a few days ago.  I think I have the speed in me, at least some of it, but for whatever reason have just been plodding along.  Now I know I can bring it up a notch and be successful!

Hope you enjoy the podcast, it will be the first of many along my journey

Still tri-ing

]]> http://fat2triathlete.com/2009/11/05/i-feel-the-need-the-need-for-speed-podcast-edition/feed/ 2 In this podcast I talk about using fartlek training to increase my speed, and also mention the benefits of training using perceived exertion instead of a heart rate monitor.  Both things are great additions to your training without having to spend money or drive somewhere to get it done. In my 3 miles this morning I was very please with the addition of the speed training.  First, it showed me that I can run faster. I’m not really stuck at the same slow pace even though sometimes it feels like I am.  Here are my times for today. Distance: 3 miles Total Time: 55:25 Mile 1: 18:48 Mile 2: 18:40 minutes Mile 3: 17:56 minutes Average Pace: 18:28 My average is almost a minute faster than a few days ago.  I think I have the speed in me, at least some of it, but for whatever reason have just been plodding along.  Now I know I can bring it up a notch and be successful! Hope you enjoy the podcast, it will be the first of many along my journey Still tri-ing In today's podcast I talk about using fartlek training to increase my [...] Jenn 5:47 trathlete, triathlon, fartlek, perceived exertion, running, volunteering no