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 2004-01-23 1:41 PM |
Master  1275    Sonoma County, CA |  Subject: Another newbie to Tris....Well, I'd like to say that it's the fact I'm an adrenaline junkie that got me into this, but alas, truth be told, four and a half years ago on my 30th birthday I drunkenly popped off with, "I'm gonna do a tri by the time I'm 35." While I've done a few 5k & 10k runs for the t-shirts, hurled myself thru class four and five white water rapids, jumped out of a perfectly good airplane, gotten lost on road rides on the coast of Sonoma after dark and left my face imprint on the side of one too many single track trails on my mtn bike I've never gotten around to training for that tri....until now. Bday's in June. The gauntlet's been thrown. I'm in training. I must say I forgot how good goals like this can feel. One thing I'm doing different right off the bat is not pushing myself. Research has shown me you don't have to kill yourself on every workout to get results and the heart rate monitor I picked up is probably one of the best things I could have done. My big goal is June 6, my bday, Olympic distance tri here: http://www.tbfracing.com/04_eventdesc/04_tfr.htm My starter tri to warm up is April 18 here: http://www.tbfracing.com/04_eventdesc/04_ibtri.htm I've been training since just about Jan 1. Fell out of my gym routine about six months ago so I'm picking it up again slowly. I corralled a couple girlfriends into training with me and see some semi-locals to Nor Cal on the boards. If ever you all wanna do a group train or something, let me know. Ron, don't know you, but can't say enough how impressed I am with this site and the group conversing here. Look forward to picking all your brains. Regards, Nancy |
| 2004-01-23 2:28 PM in reply to: #4739 |
| Regular 91 South Suburbs of Chicago | Subject: RE: Another newbie to Tris.... welcome to the boards. Our brains are here to be picked. Have fun training and acomplishing your goal.  |
| 2004-01-23 6:14 PM in reply to: #4739 |
| Central Louisiana | Subject: RE: Another newbie to Tris.... Welcome to the board and we are here to help you reach your goal(s)! |
| 2004-01-23 7:05 PM in reply to: #4739 |
Champion 13323   Gold member | Subject: RE: Another newbie to Tris.... u know...i dont know if u still jump out of planes, get bumped around in white water or leave anymore face imprints on the unsuspecting ground BUT...u may just stick with triathlons...i think so... GREAT B_DAY GOAL!...u better stick around so we can wish u happy birthday in june. if u don't, then....'happy birthday!' AND that race reort...we must read it. |
| 2004-01-23 8:29 PM in reply to: #4739 |
| , Alabama | Subject: RE: Another newbie to Tris.... Welcome to the club and best of luck with your tri's. That April race will be here before you know it! Sharon |
| 2004-01-24 7:02 AM in reply to: #4739 |
Extreme Veteran 406 Boise Idaho | Subject: RE: Another newbie to Tris.... Welcome Nancy! look forward to readling about your race! it will be a great season! |
| 2004-01-26 6:13 AM in reply to: #4739 |
Expert 713 Rockledge, Fl | Subject: RE: Another newbie to Tris.... Welcome Nancy! Glad to have you and good luck on your BD goal! |
| 2004-01-26 9:20 AM in reply to: #4739 |
Master 1902 Berkeley, CA | Subject: RE: Another newbie to Tris.... Hey Nancy-- I'm one of your locals--I live (and train) in Berkeley, but my group (I train with 3 others) often goes up to do rides in Healdsburg and the surrounding areas. In fact, we are insanely considering doing the Healdsburg century in July. I'm really excited for you. I'm 33 and started doing tri's about a year and a half ago (thinking it would be a one time thing) but now I'm a big fan. We were going to do Barb's race this year (which is a half iron-man in your area) but scheduling didn't work out. But mostly, I think: ME, a 1/2 iron man?? ME, the woman who practically crawled across the finish line at the Danskin sprint distance? This could be you in a year and a half! Beware!! Have fun with it, and if you'd like, I'll give you an e-mail when we come up to Dry Creek valley to do another ride. We sometimes finish them up with a little run just to get in our body used to that weird, weird transition! Dana |
| 2004-01-26 9:31 AM in reply to: #4739 |
Master 1275 Sonoma County, CA | Subject: RE: Another newbie to Tris.... Dana, I'm training with three other girlfriends who I coaxed, cajoled, begged and pleaded with to do this first tri with me. We put our two groups together we got a tri club! haha. Healdsburg century in July, huh? Hmmmmm, may have to consider. They have another one up here at the beginning of may sponsored by the local cycling club www.srcc.com that my friend did last year and I"m thinking of doing this year. I'm also thinking of doing the vineman in August...the 1/2, that is. either barb's or the qualifier for Kona on the 1st. Definitely let me know when you guys head up this way and I'll do the same when we plan a long ride....maybe after the T2 transition from bike to run we can add a T3 transition??? from run to cold beer at Bear Republic brewing company in downtown Healdsburg??? nt |
| 2004-01-26 9:39 AM in reply to: #4739 |
Master 1902 Berkeley, CA | Subject: RE: Another newbie to Tris.... Just responded to you at another thread about Barb's race, but the T3 transition sounds pretty fine to me! I'll definitely keep your e-mail handy. I have a lot of family up there (brother in SR, aunt and adult cousins in Healds. and mother in Cloverdale) so I'm up that way a lot. Maybe I'll travel up there with my bike more often on the chance that you and your 'club' are doing a ride and I can hook up with you. I'm hoping that you are not too... accelerated though. I've got great endurance, but not a lot of speed! d |
| 2004-01-26 9:45 AM in reply to: #4992 |
Master 1275 Sonoma County, CA | Subject: RE: Another newbie to Tris.... me? accelerated??? lmao. I'm one of those built for endurance, definitely not for speed. I'm the one who people bring along on rides for comic amusement and my ability to tell jokes and curse like a sailor as we're climbing hills. I'm also a lot of fun when we get lost after dark on the coast of sonoma (long but funny story...now that it's a year in the past of course...) I'm definitely in it for the exercise, enjoyment and incredible views so no worries on me being speedy....damn, i can't wait til spring!!! nt |
| 2004-01-26 9:50 AM in reply to: #4995 |
Master 1902 Berkeley, CA | Subject: RE: Another newbie to Tris.... OK! Now this I can relate to! Comic relief is my bag! Maybe I'll catch your story at another time. As for me, I really ought to start working now, as it IS 9:50 am and I've been on the clock now for 50 minutes, although I was distracted by a work related phone call at 9:10! d |
| 2004-01-26 9:53 AM in reply to: #4996 |
Master 1275 Sonoma County, CA | Subject: RE: Another newbie to Tris.... shoot, that's what I'm doing in this office? Okay, i'm turning off instant messenger and will stop checking my personal email..... have a great day nt |
| 2004-01-26 11:26 AM in reply to: #4998 |
Resident Matriarch N 43° 32.927 W 071° 24.431 | Subject: RE: Another newbie to Tris.... hiya! nice to have you here! if you can tolerate the occasional face plant while mountain biking, you're gonna love tri! As much fun with a lot less danger. Except for that whole drowning thing, but we won't go into that right now  I've heard Vineman and Barb's are both great races, too bad I'm on the wrong coast. |
| 2004-01-26 12:07 PM in reply to: #4739 |
| Elite Veteran 717 Boise, Idaho | Subject: RE: Another newbie to Tris.... I'm new too, the site really helps. Hope that you meet all your goals. |
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