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 2004-02-25 6:17 PM |
Member 13 Chicago, IL |  Subject: Greetings from ChicagoHi, all! I signed up for my first triathlon a few weeks ago and have been training in a vacuum. Then, I found this site. It's great to see that there are so many other people out there training too! I'm 38, and before this, the biggest physical challenges I've taken on have been riding a century two summers ago and going through the Houston Police Department's 6-month police academy about five years ago. I had back surgery shortly after moving to Chicago in 1999, and I did the first swimming I've done as an adult during my recuperation. I've always loved biking and have done 5k's here and there over the years, so it's definitely the swimming that's my weakest area. Doing the three exercises in succession also seems like a real challenge. My goals are to improve my swimming, develop enough endurance to put everything together, and get faster (I'm definitely in the plodding along stages!). I'm signed up for the Reebok Women's Triathlon in Naperville in July. |
| 2004-02-25 6:51 PM in reply to: #9315 |
| Central Louisiana | Subject: RE: Greetings from Chicago Welcome to the T-Spot and glad to have you here! Let us know if we can help you out! |
 2004-02-25 6:53 PM in reply to: #9315 |
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| 2004-02-25 7:27 PM in reply to: #9315 |
Veteran 319 Illinois | Subject: RE: Greetings from Chicago beenbit - 2004-02-25 8:17 PM I had back surgery shortly after moving to Chicago in 1999, and I did the first swimming I've done as an adult during my recuperation. I'm signed up for the Reebok Women's Triathlon in Naperville in July. WOW.... i thought i was bad with a neck/back injury... but back surgery. Kudos to you- i've been rehabbing my neck/back for the past 18 months w/o any tri's in between. I really do think you are brave for having the will to set such an awesome goal. If you have any questions, this is definately the place for answers, support and motivation. This site is the reason that I'm still training- I take it one step at a time with the hopes of the Danskins on July 11th [wis.]. Lots of luck and welcome! Milly |
| 2004-02-25 8:30 PM in reply to: #9323 |
| Member 13 Chicago, IL | Subject: RE: Greetings from Chicago The century was amazing! I made two big mistakes, though. I didn't do any training to prepare other than my usual rides, and I assumed the "gently rolling hills" the brochure talked about were more gentle than rolling. Not! Next time, I would map out a solid training program ahead of time (and follow it), and I'd check out the course beforehand. I definitely had fun, though! Good luck with yours! |
| 2004-02-25 8:36 PM in reply to: #9315 |
Elite Veteran 717 Boise, Idaho | Subject: RE: Greetings from Chicago Nice Job, hope all goes well. |
| 2004-02-26 1:01 AM in reply to: #9315 |
Veteran 164 Northern IL | Subject: RE: Greetings from Chicago Welcome to the board. Do you have any other triathlons planned for this summer? Mike |
| 2004-02-26 4:49 AM in reply to: #9315 |
| Veteran 222 SF East Bay | Subject: RE: Greetings from Chicago Welcome to the group. Glad to hear you're up to the tri-challenge after your surgery. That's great. Good luck on your goals, your on your way! |
| 2004-02-26 12:06 PM in reply to: #9315 |
| Extreme Veteran 406 Boise Idaho | Subject: RE: Greetings from Chicago Welcome to the team! This place rules! filled with really nice folks, great for support and motivation. Good luck on your upcoming race! your going to do great! Jack |
| 2004-02-26 12:11 PM in reply to: #9387 |
| Member 13 Chicago, IL | Subject: RE: Greetings from Chicago Hi! I have one mini indoor triathlon planned for mid March. I thought it would be a good way to help me see what the whole process will be like before the real thing. That's it though, for now. |
| 2004-02-26 12:17 PM in reply to: #9336 |
| Member 13 Chicago, IL | Subject: RE: Greetings from Chicago What kind of problems are you having with your neck/back? I think the surgery route can sometimes end up being quicker to recover from than not having surgery. I go to a chiropractor now, just to keep everything tuned up, and that helps me A LOT. If you haven't tried a chiropractor and can find a good one in your area, I highly recommend going. I have to admit that I was really skeptical about chiropractic treatment at first, but now I'm a real believer. Since I've been going to my chiropractor, I've been able to reduce the medication I was still on for my back by half! He's even been able to help me with random things like shin splints (although that's not the correct term anymore, but I can't ever remember what is). |
| 2004-02-26 1:40 PM in reply to: #9315 |
Master 1275 Sonoma County, CA | Subject: RE: Greetings from Chicago Welcome! Sounds likeyou have a great foundation. I'm jealous about the century and am thinking about tackling one myself! Best n |
| 2004-02-26 4:14 PM in reply to: #9315 |
| Master 1927 Chicago | Subject: RE: Greetings from Chicago welcome to the team. you're in my hometown. Oh to be able to run/bike along Lake Michigan in about four months! Good luck and welcome aboard. Ovetta. |
| 2004-02-26 9:54 PM in reply to: #9315 |
| Extreme Veteran 465 Epworth. Iowa | Subject: RE: Greetings from Chicago Welcome Melinda - If you get a chance try one of the Total Immersion swim workshops in Chicago. Swim was my weakest event - I did a workshop in February - there's another one in Chicago - I think march 13th or so. You can check it out at: http://www.totalimmersion.net It transformed my ideas about swim. Good luck and hang in. Understand - "been bit" - what a wonderful crazy - huh? |
| 2004-02-27 12:02 AM in reply to: #9470 |
| Member 13 Chicago, IL | Subject: RE: Greetings from Chicago Great to know there's someone here (on the site AND in Chicago) blazing the trail! I'm with you on yearning for a warm Lakefront! |
| 2004-02-27 12:07 AM in reply to: #9504 |
| Member 13 Chicago, IL | Subject: RE: Greetings from Chicago Wow, thanks for the great info! I will check this out for sure. "Been bit" actually started from the fact that I do agitation for person protection dog training (i.e., I wear a bite suit and let dogs chomp on me.) I'm getting the feeling it's taking on a new meaning, though, as in "been bit by the triathlon bug"! |
| 2004-02-27 8:47 PM in reply to: #9315 |
| Subject: RE: Greetings from Chicago Welcome here -- glad to have you on our team. Yep -- Beenbit sure can take on a different meaning for you. In fact, I think all of us here have Beenbit!! |
| 2004-02-28 10:24 PM in reply to: #9315 |
| Extreme Veteran 465 Epworth. Iowa | Subject: RE: Greetings from Chicago "I wear a bite suit and let dogs chomp on me." "Agitation training" - hmmm I think I may need a "bite suit" - I've been accused of being an "agitator." |
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