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 2004-02-26 12:08 AM |
New user  10 |  Subject: he we go...I shook hands with a friend yesterday that I would run a half-iron in September, and it has been a few years since I've felt this great! Why is it that we need to have these crazy goals and challenges to keep us sane? Info on mysef: 24, F, poor graduate student (who does not yet even own a bike, I'd appreciate any advice on what to get), ran a marathon a few years ago, and was in my past (undergrad) life a rower. I have been trying to teach myself how to swim efficiently since the fall, and am excited tonight because it finally came together and I swam a mile. This is the first time I've felt 'like myself' since my last crew race. First things first, I am going to try a sprint tri in the next few months. However, is training for a half-iron in seven months doable, at least from the perspecive of not getting injured and learning how to be efficient at swimming and biking? Thanks for this great website! I'm going to suggest it to a few friends who are also excited about trying out this sport. |
| 2004-02-26 4:46 AM in reply to: #9383 |
Veteran 222  SF East Bay | Subject: RE: he we go... HI Lori! This is a GREAT place for tri info and their is plenty of support and motivation to keep it up from this crazy group. IMHO you have plenty of time to get ready for a 1/2 IM. Get your base training in while working on technique to get your endurance up and go from there. Get a plan together and work in your events, this helps keep me on track. Access to a Lifecycle at the gym/Y would get you started before needing a roadbike. Tri-ing on a budget is a challenge as their is a good amount of gear to get and with the gym, diet, workout gear, bike, shoes and entry fees it starts to add up quick. I get most of my stuff 2nd hand if I can, gotta love eBay! Also, I would recommend reading some tri books (used off Amazon?) to get general info as well as digesting everything on this site. I like Friel's Training Bible as a good starting point, but it is semi-technical and their is a lot on periodization that turns many off. Starting is the hardest part, congrats and welcome. |
| 2004-02-26 7:37 AM in reply to: #9383 |
Veteran 126 Pittsburgh, PA | Subject: RE: he we go... Welcome Lori! This is a great site. You'll find lots of help, support & motivation here! |
| 2004-02-26 8:15 AM in reply to: #9383 |
| Central Louisiana | Subject: RE: he we go... Congrats on you goals and let us know what we can do to help! |
| 2004-02-26 12:10 PM in reply to: #9383 |
Champion 13323   | Subject: RE: he we go... welcome to the site and your new challenge! great job on the swim mile. |
| 2004-02-26 12:10 PM in reply to: #9383 |
Extreme Veteran 406 Boise Idaho | Subject: RE: he we go... Welcome! You should do great on your race. Just make sure you listen to your body and you should be fine! good luck with all your training! anything we can do to help, just ask!! by the way, there is a great half IM training program on this site! Jack http://www.beginnertriathlete.com/Scott%20Herrick/halfim/preparing_for_your_first_half_ir.htm Edited by JaWaLav 2004-02-26 12:11 PM |
| 2004-02-26 1:38 PM in reply to: #9383 |
Master 1275 Sonoma County, CA | Subject: RE: he we go... Welcome! I'm the same way...talk smack, make bets to push myself...but it's just damn fun! n |
| 2004-02-26 4:31 PM in reply to: #9383 |
| Extreme Veteran 444 Fort Wayne, IN | Subject: RE: he we go... Mile swim? Great job. Good luck from a fellow crew (former) athlete. Where did you row? I was at Purdue where it was a club sport at the time. Lots of fun, lots of work but a sport not many have done. Much like the triathlon. Getting a plan in place is the key. I think you can do the 1/2 but you need to be prepared, scheduled and organized. |
| 2004-02-26 4:44 PM in reply to: #9473 |
New user 10 | Subject: RE: he we go... Thanks for the encouragement. I rowed for Cornell. One of the reasons I first got interested in doing tris is because I've heard of a lot of ex-rowers who have happily made the switch. Lots of work and fun, yes. I'm planning to follow one of the posted training plans from this site, and team up with some friends. How did you get started? |
| 2004-02-26 4:47 PM in reply to: #9383 |
| Extreme Veteran 444 Fort Wayne, IN | Subject: RE: he we go... Long story really but I would say my trip to Kona in May of '03 was what sealed the deal. I have always been interested in cycling, although never had a bike or a place to ride (so I thought), did a lot of running in the past and well the swim is my weakest link. Seeing the Hawaiin Ironman on TV when I was younger was very big and doing a Tri has always been in the back of my mind but I didn't realize they were so readily available throughout the US and world for that matter. I figured they were mainly in big cities ect... This site is what keeps me going, I train alone although the more people I talk to I find more people in my area that participate in them. I love the logs here and the programs here, but most of all the support you get from the beginnertriathlete.com team. Edited by FW Rio 2004-02-26 4:50 PM |
| 2004-02-26 8:04 PM in reply to: #9383 |
Elite Veteran 717 Boise, Idaho | Subject: RE: he we go... Welcome to the site, I hope the tri goes well! |
| 2004-02-26 9:33 PM in reply to: #9383 |
Champion 4902 Ottawa, Ontario | Subject: RE: he we go... Welcome to the board Cloudnine. You mentioned that you do not even have a bike yet! If you are going to do a sprint tri to start you won't need an expensive tri specific bike but you will definitely need a bike, and not only to compete with but to train with. What are your options with regards to this; how much can you afford? can you borrow a bike from someone for a few months? Whatever bike you get, make sure that it is your size and fitted for you; and if you have a choice, get a road bike. As for your question on whether seven months is enough time to train for a half-marathon...short answer yes. You sound like you are in good physical shape and can probably follow the 20 week half marathon tri training program at beginnertriathlete.com |
| 2004-02-26 9:35 PM in reply to: #9383 |
| Subject: RE: he we go... Welome Lori -- great goals! Count me as one who needs those challenges alse!!! You will love it here and will find LOTS of help and information. Good luck. |
| 2004-02-26 9:59 PM in reply to: #9383 |
Extreme Veteran 465 Epworth. Iowa | Subject: RE: he we go... Welcome Lori - Yup - it's the goals that keep us going. You've set out a great, but doable goal. Keep us informed - maybe one of your grad stdt. friends has a bike you can "share" until you can get one. I do understand - I teach in a grad program and poor is the name of the game for lots of our students. |
 2004-02-27 3:00 AM in reply to: #9383 |
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