Burlington Area Triathletes

I actually grew up in the Champlain Islands/South Burlington.  I never did get into tris until after college, but a few of my friends do them back home.  I honestly didn't even know about that club you speak of.  I will ask them if they know of another one.  Unfortunately they are an ER doctor and a surgeon, both in residency, so they don't have ideal training hours right now.  If you head down to the ski rack, they may have some info. for you.  I know some of the people in there are not as friendly, but you're apt to find someone to give you a hand.  OR!  Move to the seacoast of NH.  We are more friendly!  haha!

Hello!

I just created my account here today and was happy to see some Vermont specific conversations.

I live in Burlington, Vermont and have been a runner all my life. I belong to GMAA and run as many races as I can around here ... with a special affinity for the Catamount Trail series each summer. I am just now finding my mileage again after taking most of the summer off immediately following VCM. I developed plantar fasciitis and had to completely cut out my running.

So ... I bought a bike and was instantly reminded of how much I LOVE to ride. I rode a lot in high school and college, but haven't had a road bike for nearly 25 years (I'm 44). It came right back to me and I spent the summer with great friends on some excellent routes. We really are fortunate here, aren't we?

So ... I figured I had two of the three disciplines pretty well covered and decided to get serious about my swimming. I've always enjoyed the water, but have always been a complete hack with regard to swimming for fitness. So I signed up for the Masters Swim program at the Y and am currently receiving coaching there 3 or 4 nights a week. I'll do that through the winter while training for VCM and will then start competing in as many tris as I can find around here this Summer.

I volunteered for the National Age Group champs in August and the bug bit me hard. I'd love to get in shape for that final Oly at Lake Dunmore in early August and hopefully qualify for the Nationals, seeing as we're hosting again, but I fear that the Nationals will already be full by the time that Lake Dunmore Oly has occurred.

 I'm always up for training with others. I run outside year round and will begin an 18 week marathon schedule for VCM with the new year ... probably peaking around 70mpw with the run. Let me know if any of you are interested.

BD

Would love to meet up with some other Burlington area people looking to train. I've tried contacting the local club "GMM" with really no luck. any one else get the feeling they are a bit "too cool for school"?   looking to ride and run  it get old  on the road ant to to mention dangerous by your self... it always helps to help motivate me when I have some other to help push on the "feeling flat day"  hit me up with a note. I would love to get a beginner tri club in the area going. helping each other out at races, personal info on gear etc.

best 

Andrew 

I'm in Essex.  I usually do a long ride on Sunday mornings.  You're more than welcome to come along.  What is your current fitness level?  Have you ridden on the roads much?  What has your long ride mileage been like?  

Hey thanks for the offer, I am embarrassed  to say I just saw the response now.  I did have a grew ride with another newbie  on  such a beautiful day. Hard not to gaze at the beautiful landscapes.  As far as my ability.. boy I really don't know how or what the correct biking terms are. I bike 2-3 times a week depending on my schedule and the weather last weeks rain i only got out once. this weeks sun  I am looking to get out 3-4 times with 2 long rides 40+   my avg speeds cadence heart rate etc well my computer  was left at my folks house over the holiday so I still waiting for the mail.  I am also still trying to figure out my Garmin and really get it to start working for me.  I would like to think I am in good shape ran a half about a  month ago  with a 7:30 avg pace. I feel in better shape now and would hope to do better I really just stared training a month ago on a "this could be challenging"  and now I am finding the three sports craze! Running is my background. I am a beginner biker maybe  10 rides  and 3 months swimming. 

Any tips 

Any gear you might be selling 

Basically any advice to a newbie I am all ears.

Thanks again 

Andrew