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 2004-05-26 8:47 AM |
 11 |  Subject: Newbie wanted to say hiHi! I just started training and I think it's going o.k. I plan to do my first tri in September. Unlike all of the other newbies, swimming is not my problem it's running. I'm starting slow. Running one minute walking two, but it's coming along. I love this site, it's been a great resource. Thank you. |
| 2004-05-26 8:49 AM in reply to: #27298 |
| 11 | Subject: RE: Newbie wanted to say hi Actually, I do have a question, is there a glossary of terms somewhere to help me? What's a brick? What's a blog? Am I stupid for not knowing these things? |
| 2004-05-26 8:54 AM in reply to: #27298 |
Regular 309  north end of vancouver island, BC, Canada | Subject: RE: Newbie wanted to say hi Welcome Amy!!! You will love this site--lots of friendly helpful people with lots of encouraging words. What tri are you training for?? My first is in August, but I'm already looking for one to do earlier than that--- I hope to do 3 sprints this season, if it all fits in my schedule. Good luck with your training. The running will come---I too started with walking/running and finally the running took over and now my short runs are 5 /8k and my long one is 10k. My swimming however remains a struggle and my least favorite sport. Cheers! Darlene |
| 2004-05-26 9:11 AM in reply to: #27300 |
| 11 | Subject: RE: Newbie wanted to say hi I'm not even sure yet, I plan on finding one to do in September that's newbie friendly. I'm in Tampa any suggestions? |
| 2004-05-26 11:24 AM in reply to: #27298 |
Pro 4228  Broomfield, Colorado | Subject: RE: Newbie wanted to say hi Welcome and good luck with your training! Hmm....there must be a glossary somewhere. A brick is doing 2 of the sports back to back (like bike then run). A blog is computer log where you ramble on about whatever you want - on this site it is also your training log. Keep us posted! |
| 2004-05-26 11:41 AM in reply to: #27298 |
Extreme Veteran 508 Kennesaw, GA | Subject: RE: Newbie wanted to say hi Welcome, I did a quick search and found a couple of sites that had a glossary of tri-terms posted here are the links http://iml.jou.ufl.edu/projects/STUDENTS/Radkewich/glossary.htm http://www.sftriclub.org/newsletter/newbie/info/dictionary.shtml good luck |
| 2004-05-26 12:00 PM in reply to: #27298 |
Champion 13323  | Subject: RE: Newbie wanted to say hi welcome...a glossary of tri-terms can be found at: http://www.beginnertriathlete.com/discussion/directory/link-detail.asp?linkid=382 your running will come, just keep it nice and easy. |
| 2004-05-26 1:22 PM in reply to: #27298 |
| 11 | Subject: RE: Newbie wanted to say hi Thank you. Like I said before, you guys are a wealth of knowledge. I just got back from running and weight training and I must say, the running felt easier. I was not clock watching as much as I have been. Amy |
| 2004-05-26 2:02 PM in reply to: #27298 |
Pro 5153 Helena, MT | Subject: RE: Newbie wanted to say hi Hello.... I'm new here as of yesterday (or the day before, I dunno), too. I'm also doing my first tri in Sept. AND if that weren't enough, I'm also a good swimmer and a crap runner. I've read people on here knocking themselves for running 8, 9, 10 min miles. That's FAST in my book! LOL! Anyhow, welcome. |
| 2004-05-26 4:03 PM in reply to: #27420 |
| 11 | Subject: RE: Newbie wanted to say hi That's pretty funny, I too think that's fast. Right now I'm trying to run at the pace of a 10 minute mile and can only make 1 minute, so welcome to the club. Maybe together we can encourage each other! |
| 2004-05-26 4:49 PM in reply to: #27298 |
Champion 5495 Whizzzzzlandia Silver member | Subject: RE: Newbie wanted to say hi Well I'm right there with you! I'm a strong swimmer... usually exiting to T1 as one of the first people out of the swim... but then the bike... and I notice people starting to pass me... (I had a mountain bike last year...big heavy tires.) then the run... and who-ever didn't drown on the swim or catch me on the bike will definitely pass me in the run... Most of my training this year has been run related so far... Working on my endurance and a little on my speed...(and again, that's a relative term!) We water babies need to stick together...  Good Luck on your training... it will all come together in the end! LW |
| 2004-05-26 5:13 PM in reply to: #27449 |
Pro 5153 Helena, MT | Subject: RE: Newbie wanted to say hi That's precisely how I imagine my first tri. I'll get placed in an early heat and then watch everyone pass me until I stumble (crawl?) across the finish line! LOL! *shrugs* Oh well, at least we're doing it! |
| 2004-05-26 5:47 PM in reply to: #27449 |
| 11 | Subject: RE: Newbie wanted to say hi We can start our own water babies club. You guys make me feel so much better. I almost believe I can do this. |
| 2004-05-26 8:45 PM in reply to: #27298 |
| Elite Veteran 717 Boise, Idaho | Subject: RE: Newbie wanted to say hi Welcome to the site!! |
| 2004-05-26 9:46 PM in reply to: #27298 |
| Member 18 Dubai, United Arab Emirates | Subject: RE: Newbie wanted to say hi keep going strong....  |
| 2004-05-26 10:15 PM in reply to: #27470 |
Expert 1535 Coeur D'alene, ID | Subject: RE: Newbie wanted to say hi [email protected] - 2004-05-26 2:47 PM We can start our own water babies club. You guys make me feel so much better. I almost believe I can do this. Amy, Welcome and congrats on getting going on your Tri training! You've already taken the most important step...believing that YOU can do this. You can and you will!! I'm already envious of your swimming ability so you've got a big leg up on many of us here. Just be patient and your running will improve with time. Good luck and most importantly, HAVE FUN! |
| 2004-05-26 10:52 PM in reply to: #27556 |
| New user 4 Collingswood, NJ | Subject: RE: Newbie wanted to say hi From one newbie to another...welcome aboard. And I consider myself in the "bad runners" club I too would be ecstatic to run a 10 minute mile. Guess we'll all just have to really kick butt in the swimming and biking Anyway, welcome and good luck! |
| 2004-05-27 8:59 AM in reply to: #27298 |
| 11 | Subject: RE: Newbie wanted to say hi Thanks to all for the words of encouragement |
| 2004-05-27 8:59 AM in reply to: #27298 |
| 11 | Subject: RE: Newbie wanted to say hi Thanks to all for the words of encouragement |
| 2004-05-27 8:59 AM in reply to: #27298 |
| 11 | Subject: RE: Newbie wanted to say hi Thanks to all for the words of encouragement |
| 2004-05-29 10:00 AM in reply to: #27298 |
| New user 2 Asheville, NC | Subject: RE: Newbie wanted to say hi Hello Newbie from another newbie. September will also be the beginning of my tri-experience...the bike part actually nerves me a bit...one question...do most people use bikes that you need to use bike shoes or can a beginner use their running sneakers? That may be silly questions but oh well. |
| 2004-05-29 10:19 AM in reply to: #27298 |
| Subject: RE: Newbie wanted to say hi Welcome to the site -- you will find that a lot of us are running-challenged!! But we soldier on and even walking the course is a lot more than a huge percentage of the population does!! So hang in there -- you will do great. One does not need specific bike shoes, and in fact, you will probably save some transition time as you will not have to change shoes for your run. As you get better at cycling, chances are that you will want cycling shoes, but until that time, I say use your running shoes. You will have lots of opportunity to shell out as many dollars as available as your triathlon career continues! |
| 2004-05-29 10:25 AM in reply to: #27980 |
| New user 2 Asheville, NC | Subject: RE: Newbie wanted to say hi Thank you for the advice...I have not been on a bike in a few years, so it is intimidating, the swim training is going well...and the running ....well I will have to get back to you on that one And the bike is my mental training thank you |
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