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2008-08-24 9:38 AM

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Subject: Newbie Help

Hello Everyone

 So I have been inspired by the Olympics and I am going to start training for tri's. I do not have a bike, but figured I could start running and swimming. I have a running background (nothing in last 5 years) but swimming might be different story. I can swim, but will need help getting started and going. Can anybody suggest starter swim groups where I can get some help. If not any pool suggestions would be great. I just moved to Raleigh on Aug 1st so I do not know much about anything. I live in the 5 points area.

 Thanks in advance for any info and help.

 

 

2008-08-24 3:14 PM
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My advice would be to find a local pool (high school's sometimes have resident / adult swim times for a nominal fee) or a YMCA.  You can also search your area for a masters swimming class. Find a training plan and stick to it!  You're gonna do great!

Glad the Olympics inspired you to Tri!  

2008-08-24 3:15 PM
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My advice would be to find a local pool (high school's sometimes have resident / adult swim times for a nominal fee) or a YMCA.  You can also search your area for a masters swimming class. Find a training plan and stick to it!  You're gonna do great!

Glad the Olympics inspired you to Tri!  

2008-08-24 3:27 PM
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Hey, no worries.  Like the poster above said, the YMCA's offer stroke clinics periodically.  FYI, I live in Raleigh and I know the Alexander family YMCA would be closest to you.  They offer adult swim instruction.

If you're past the need for individual instruction and want to do some fine-tuning, there is a master's team at Pullen.  This runs about $50 a month...maybe not that much.  Don't know a whole lot as I've not been personally, but my coach recommended it for swim touch-ups.   

2008-08-24 9:21 PM
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2008-08-25 7:20 AM
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I work in the Five Points area. Swim three times a week lunch time at the Golds Gym North Hills Mall. They offer several different swim classes/lessons if you wanted to take them. Welcome to the area.


Edited by nuthouse 2008-08-25 7:24 AM

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