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Just wondering if anyone on the board is from the Chalmette area. I'm just getting into the sport and want to make sure I get the basics down. Here are my biggest concerns

- I'm trying to find somewhere local to do swim training. (I know UNO and elmwood have pools but both are about 45mins away from me)

- I'd like to find a running coach or someone to look at my running form. From what I've heard, running isnt supposed to hurt

- Whats the deal with local tri groups? Is that something I should look into or should I wait a few seasons? 

 

Thanks!

2012-06-25 6:45 PM
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Can't really help you as I am in BTR but will say that you should look into any local tri group.  As a beginner they can provide a lot of good info.
2012-06-26 10:16 PM
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Espiritu46 - 2012-06-25 4:27 PM

Just wondering if anyone on the board is from the Chalmette area. I'm just getting into the sport and want to make sure I get the basics down. Here are my biggest concerns

- I'm trying to find somewhere local to do swim training. (I know UNO and elmwood have pools but both are about 45mins away from me)

- I'd like to find a running coach or someone to look at my running form. From what I've heard, running isnt supposed to hurt

- Whats the deal with local tri groups? Is that something I should look into or should I wait a few seasons? 

 

Thanks!



Hi and welcome to BT,

I'm sorry I don't have much info about tri groups/ people in the Chalmette area. Unfortunately you are in a similar situation to me. I am in the Hammond/Ponchatoula area so like you am about 45 min from any real tri group activity. It stinks.

I do know that the GNO tri club is pretty active and is a great resource. Hard, Inc. is another local New Orleans group that would probably be a good resource. They have weekly open water swims at the lakefront and I think welcome newcomers. Both groups would probably have or know of members/ triathletes in the Chalmette area.

Good luck,

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2012-06-27 6:59 AM
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I'll be in the Hammond area starting in August! My husband and I will definitely be looking for people to train with! 

(sorry, Espirtu, don't know anyone in Chalmette)

2012-06-27 11:30 AM
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Thanks for the replies!

Just from going to events I've see Venom Multisport Racing (New Orleans), Hard, Inc. (Metairie), Team Rising Sun (Elmwood), and I messaged VMR on facebook to get more info on them. I have on a few occasions seen someone in a Hard, inc. kit cycling in my area, but I have no clue who they are. I was kind of hoping they were on BT and would see this.

I stopped in to Adams bicycle world and happened to talk to Rick Montgomery, who said he was a local tri coach. Soon as I get an opportunity I think I'll try to get more info from him on local group training runs/swims/rides  

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Comet - 2012-06-27 6:59 AM

I'll be in the Hammond area starting in August! My husband and I will definitely be looking for people to train with! 

(sorry, Espirtu, don't know anyone in Chalmette)



Let me know when you guys get here. My husband and I ride and run often. He is much faster than I am though- hehe. There's also a local running store that organizes runs and a group that swims Masters. Both are always trying to recruit newcomers.

Are you guys moving here or just here short term?

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Espiritu46 - 2012-06-27 11:30 AM

Thanks for the replies!

Just from going to events I've see Venom Multisport Racing (New Orleans), Hard, Inc. (Metairie), Team Rising Sun (Elmwood), and I messaged VMR on facebook to get more info on them. I have on a few occasions seen someone in a Hard, inc. kit cycling in my area, but I have no clue who they are. I was kind of hoping they were on BT and would see this.

I stopped in to Adams bicycle world and happened to talk to Rick Montgomery, who said he was a local tri coach. Soon as I get an opportunity I think I'll try to get more info from him on local group training runs/swims/rides  



I totally forgot about Team Rising Sun at Elmwood. My brother raced with them for a fairly long time. A great team. Hard Inc, has a facebook page. I met some of the ladies last year at the New Orleans Iron Girl and they all were extremely nice and helpful. I just am very intimidated by them- they are all so fit and fast- hehe. This is strictly my own insecurity though- they were nothing but helpful when I met them- and I love, love, love their logos and colors.

Eastbank Cyclery probably has contact info on them as well.

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Shelly
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