Need a training partner in New Tampa?

Hey Shaun.

I am up in that area as well... you are way faster than me on the run and bike but I need someone to do open water swims with (for safety) and would be up for that.

If you're interested, shoot me a pm.

N

Meekat Surprise... Sure thing... On Tuesday and Thursday, I get home around 6 to 6:30pm... We could plan something then or early in the morning if you are around at that time. How about a run or bike early morning at Flatwoods? Or, late night run? On the weekends Nicole and I are planning an open swim. You're welcome to join us.  Let me know...

 Thanks,

 Shaun

We are planning an OWS at Anclote Island. I like it there personally because of the strong current. I really work those muscles used for swimming. Imagine a 110 yard never ending pool. We would love to have you join us. We are planning for this weekend.

About losing weight... Brother, at times it seems darn near impossible. I train hard week after week and eat right yet no results. However, I did drop from 235 to 217 in a matter of weeks. It's frustrating at times. It took about 5 years to grow this fat, I know it's gonna take time to take it away. I'm just impatient!

Currently, I am signed up for Florida's Great Escape and Escape From Ft. Desoto races. My goal is to do a half iron by the end of the year. There's one in May I am thinking of doing or a half in Sept. We'll see how the olympic race goes.

I'd love to get in with you guys for some training.  I'm currently training for the Gasparilla Half Marathon but I am riding regularly at Flatwoods - usually on Saturdays before my run of about 6 or so, depending on how I feel.  I'm currently at about a 9:45 pace for 6 miles since this is my first half and I'm haven't really concentrated a whole lot on speedwork except for my steady state runs each week but the pace is only about 75-80% of my 5k pace. 

I haven't really swam since the middle of December.   I really need to start doing some OWS training soon.   I was thinking about Escape from Ft Desoto just yesterday so I really need to get back to swimming soon.  Anyway, let's hook up. 

Great! The more the merrier! How's this for everyone...

Saturday - Open Swim Anclote Beach - 1130am (I chose this time to let the sun warm the waters a bit. Last week the water was 63 degrees.)

Sunday -  Flatwoods - 7am early morning bike and run - I usually do two laps bike and one lap run which makes it a 18mi bike and 8mi run/walk. I haven't made it all the way around yet.

Is anyone up for one or the other? Or, a different schedule?

Having us all in the water for one will be great training for simulating the congestion of a race.

Shaun

I have to check with my wife for the Saturday swim but in the morning, I had planned on a 25 mile bike followed by 6 mile run.  I may be able to cut out the bike portion so I can make it to Anclotte Island for the swim.  My swim fitness is probably awful right now and I really need to start back up soon but my wife usually has plans for me after my morning workouts. 

Sunday is my long run day and I'll be churning out 10 this week.  Anyone is welcome to join me if you don't mind plodding along at a 10:15- 10:45 pace.

Hey Folks,

Here's a google map of the beach for those who plan to swim Saturday. 

http://www.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&q=1119+Baillies+Bluff+Road,+Holiday+FL+34691&ie=UTF8&om=1&ll=28.175297,-82.787765&spn=0.003599,0.003444&t=h&z=18&iwloc=addr

Here's more info on the beach/ park...

http://www.west-florida-fun.com/anclote-park.cfm

Hope to see ya there!

Shaun

Goodness, polar bear swim this weekend!  Haha. 

I promise I will get out that way soon.  I've been super busy with work.  Once the Superbowl and Gasparilla pass I will be much more weekend availalble.

There is a small group of us doing some OWS practice at Anclote River park on Sunday, 6/7. We're starting early (7:00, maybe earlier). Everyone is welcome to join us. I'd like to say we have all levels, but so far it's just slow and slower.

Male; 33yrs old; 6'1"; 190lbs

Currently running 6mi at 7:30min/mi pace, biking 40 to 60 @ 22 to 24mph, and swimming in open water 1mi at 30 to 35 minutes.

3 BTers did a practice tri (700/15.09/3.1) at Fishhawk this AM.  It was awesome, fast and fun.

I only wished I knew all the tricks to my Garmin 305 but because I don't I got everything as one sport.

Anyways, we are planning on doing this a habit every 6-8 wks.  So if anyone wants to join, my email address is in my profile.  The routes are also there, so if you wanna come over and do some training feel free to save my routes and use them.