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 2008-09-30 5:33 PM |
Extreme Veteran 494   Morris County, NJ |  Subject: Philadelphia Women's Triathlon |
| 2008-10-01 9:01 AM in reply to: #1707334 |
| Member 391 Wenonah, NJ | Subject: RE: Philadelphia Women's Triathlon |
| 2009-01-26 7:26 PM in reply to: #1707334 |
| 8 | Subject: RE: Philadelphia Women's Triathlon I'm thinking about signing up for this!! It would be my first and I am sooo inspired by by that video. Do you think it's too much for a first timer? I currently run and swim and spin-but no outdoor biking...help!! |
| 2009-01-26 8:14 PM in reply to: #1707334 |
Pro 4343 Olney, MD | Subject: RE: Philadelphia Women's Triathlon I think the course is supposed to be pretty flat which would likely make it easier for a beginner. |
| 2009-01-27 6:46 AM in reply to: #1707334 |
Expert 1288 Hatboro, PA | Subject: RE: Philadelphia Women's Triathlon This race is extremely beginner friendly. The bike is a two-loop course with no technical aspects. It is basically flat with a couple of inclines (not enough to be called a hill). |
| 2009-01-27 10:03 AM in reply to: #1707334 |
Veteran 245 Nevada City with my BABY! | Subject: RE: Philadelphia Women's Triathlon I am VERY excited!!! This will be a great race! I have heard nothing but good things about it! My BF (butchcantswim) will be Jockstrapping for us!! Whoo Hoo!! |
| 2009-01-27 12:14 PM in reply to: #1707334 |
| 8 | Subject: RE: Philadelphia Women's Triathlon Thanks guys!! I'm sooooo excited to do this!!! My sister is coming up from Florida to do it w/ me!!! Any know of any groups that meet that are for beginners? I live in the Montgomeryville/Bucks area. I really need a good training program and have no idea where to begin (besides the programs on here) Appreciate any help!! Thanks! |
| 2009-01-27 12:24 PM in reply to: #1931654 |
Pro 4343 Olney, MD | Subject: RE: Philadelphia Women's Triathlon Icedog41 - 2009-01-27 1:14 PM Thanks guys!! I'm sooooo excited to do this!!! My sister is coming up from Florida to do it w/ me!!! Any know of any groups that meet that are for beginners? I live in the Montgomeryville/Bucks area. I really need a good training program and have no idea where to begin (besides the programs on here) Appreciate any help!! Thanks! I can't help you finding a group. Sorry. Wanted to say that I used to live in Langhorne. |
| 2009-01-28 3:09 PM in reply to: #1931654 |
| Member 391 Wenonah, NJ | Subject: RE: Philadelphia Women's Triathlon e-mail Michele, the RD ([email protected]). She has plenty of groups in the area that are training for the race and she can hook you up. |
| 2009-01-28 3:28 PM in reply to: #1934100 |
Champion 11989  Philly 'burbs | Subject: RE: Philadelphia Women's Triathlon lredrow - 2009-01-28 4:09 PM e-mail Michele, the RD ([email protected]). She has plenty of groups in the area that are training for the race and she can hook you up.
Trust this guy. He knows about hooking up with Michele. |
| 2009-01-28 4:41 PM in reply to: #1934162 |
| Member 391 Wenonah, NJ | Subject: RE: Philadelphia Women's Triathlon mrbbrad - 2009-01-28 4:28 PM lredrow - 2009-01-28 4:09 PM e-mail Michele, the RD ([email protected]). She has plenty of groups in the area that are training for the race and she can hook you up.
Trust this guy. He knows about hooking up with Michele. Don't tell my wife |
| 2009-01-28 6:20 PM in reply to: #1931654 |
Expert 1288 Hatboro, PA | Subject: RE: Philadelphia Women's Triathlon Icedog41 - 2009-01-27 1:14 PM Thanks guys!! I'm sooooo excited to do this!!! My sister is coming up from Florida to do it w/ me!!! Any know of any groups that meet that are for beginners? I live in the Montgomeryville/Bucks area. I really need a good training program and have no idea where to begin (besides the programs on here) Appreciate any help!! Thanks! There is the Ambler Running Club that meets up in the Spring House area. (309 & Norristown Rd/Sumneytown Pike) The only problem is that their slowest pace group is 11 min/mile, which is why I haven't joined up with them. (I'm slow.) If you get excited/nervous and need some help, let me know. While I'm by no means a fast or highly experienced triathlete, I know some things about being a triathlete. (I'm entering my third season.) I live in Hatboro, so we could meet up and talk about training and stuff. |
| 2009-01-28 7:22 PM in reply to: #1931654 |
Expert 1168 Lansdale, PA. | Subject: RE: Philadelphia Women's Triathlon Icedog41 - 2009-01-27 1:14 PM Thanks guys!! I'm sooooo excited to do this!!! My sister is coming up from Florida to do it w/ me!!! Any know of any groups that meet that are for beginners? I live in the Montgomeryville/Bucks area. I really need a good training program and have no idea where to begin (besides the programs on here) Appreciate any help!! Thanks!
I live in Montgomeryville so does MissBethy. Where are you at? MissBethy did this race last year or the year before I think. Since so many of you BT'rs are doing it I might volunteer if I don't have some other race. Does this Tri use the same course at the Philly Tri? |
| 2009-01-30 8:32 AM in reply to: #1934602 |
| Member 391 Wenonah, NJ | Subject: RE: Philadelphia Women's Triathlon sgillen - 2009-01-28 8:22 PM Does this Tri use the same course at the Philly Tri? No, it's two laps of the Kelly Dr/ Art Museum/ MLK Blvd/ Falls Bridge loop. |
| 2009-02-03 5:59 AM in reply to: #1934602 |
| 8 | Subject: RE: Philadelphia Women's Triathlon sgillen..... I live in Perkasie so I'm def close to you. I really need some guidance and would love to get together to train....my email is [email protected]. Let me know when you're available. I'm getting nervous, but I'm still thrilled about doing it!!! Edited by Icedog41 2009-02-03 6:00 AM |
| 2009-02-17 5:24 PM in reply to: #1707334 |
Master 1790 | Subject: RE: Philadelphia Women's Triathlon I'm doing this race, too. Anyone up for an hour or 90 minute ride on Sunday, March 1? I need location near Philly suburbs. PM me. |
| 2009-02-18 10:24 AM in reply to: #1707334 |
Member 14 West Orange NJ | Subject: RE: Philadelphia Women's Triathlon This is a MOST encouraging thread. I'm new at Tri-ing (and will be 70 next month), so I OWN "slow." But -- weather permitting, I'm planning to drive down and bike the course on 3/13 and/or the afternoon of 3/15. Any takers? |
| 2009-02-18 10:36 AM in reply to: #1968360 |
Pro 4343 Olney, MD | Subject: RE: Philadelphia Women's Triathlon sfpowers - 2009-02-18 11:24 AM This is a MOST encouraging thread. I'm new at Tri-ing (and will be 70 next month), so I OWN "slow." But -- weather permitting, I'm planning to drive down and bike the course on 3/13 and/or the afternoon of 3/15. Any takers? A Beginner Triathlete at 70...Wow, you are my hero! |
| 2009-03-08 5:22 PM in reply to: #1930421 |
Member 5 MD | Subject: RE: Philadelphia Women's Triathlon This is a GREAT race for a beginner. I did it in 2007 as my first race and had SO much fun ... and became hooked. Last year it was the first of a three race season! The energy, encouragement and enthusiasm from all of the women organizing and participating in the race really is what makes it! And ... it is a very flat course, which also helps! I was intimidated by the whole biking thing because I only had a mountain bike that I didn't really know how to use very technically. You do see all kinds of bikes at this race, but I NEVER was made to feel self-conscious about my bike. Often during the race other women called out words of encouragement (as they passed me ;-}) that helped push me along! I think you should GO FOR IT! |
| 2009-04-04 5:47 PM in reply to: #1707334 |
Veteran 293 | Subject: RE: Philadelphia Women's Triathlon This will be my first triathlon...I'm travelling from Massachusetts and am so excited |
!| 2009-05-29 7:14 PM in reply to: #1942744 |
| Member 34 | Subject: RE: Philadelphia Women's Triathlon Hey there!!!! Did you ever get together with someone from the site to train with??? You are going to do fine-we'll be together the whole time. The feeling of finishing a tri is incredible-can't wait for you to experience that!!! Kelly (your sister who is coming up from Florida to do this race with you) |
| 2009-06-17 6:53 PM in reply to: #2182296 |
| 1 | Subject: RE: Philadelphia Women's Triathlon No I never have..have you? This will be my first triathlon, so I'm looking forward to finishing! |
| 2009-06-17 8:18 PM in reply to: #1707334 |
Regular 255 PA | Subject: RE: Philadelphia Women's Triathlon Ill be there with bells on! Icedog41 sent you an email... |
| 2009-06-17 11:33 PM in reply to: #1707334 |
| 2 | Subject: RE: Philadelphia Women's Triathlon Hi all! This will be my first tri and I'm trying to figure out the whole wetsuit thing. I've read the USAT rules, so now I'm just trying to determine July Schuylkill River temperatures and whether or not I should invest in a suit. Any suggestions or advice? Also, I was a competitive swimmer in high school, but I'm a bit nervous about the open water swim. I have very little experience swimming in open water, so any suggestions or advice on this would be much appreciated as well! thanks all! I'm so excited! |
| 2009-06-18 9:11 AM in reply to: #2225848 |
| Member 391 Wenonah, NJ | Subject: RE: Philadelphia Women's Triathlon myungsook - 2009-06-18 12:33 AM Hi all! This will be my first tri and I'm trying to figure out the whole wetsuit thing. I've read the USAT rules, so now I'm just trying to determine July Schuylkill River temperatures and whether or not I should invest in a suit. Any suggestions or advice? Also, I was a competitive swimmer in high school, but I'm a bit nervous about the open water swim. I have very little experience swimming in open water, so any suggestions or advice on this would be much appreciated as well! thanks all! I'm so excited! The water in each of the last few years has been just below 78. Wet suit legal but certainly not cold. As far as open water swimming my first piece of advice is always...if you can swim...you can swim anywhere! Pool, ocean, lake, river...doesn't matter. You might lose a little time because you're not used to sighting without a black line to follow but that's no reason to panic. A few seconds, or even a minute lost in the swim, is something you can make up later in the race. Expect some contact with other swimmers. They aren't doing it on purpose, it's just the nature of the sport. Again, don't let it panic you. If your goggles get knocked off, just compose yourself and fix them. If you get caught swimming right next to someone and keep bumping into on another, just swim about 5 yards wide and you should be ok. Hope this helps. |
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