50, overweight, and ready to whoope it up

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2006-06-15 1:56 PM

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Subject: 50, overweight, and ready to whoope it up
Hello all.
Been lurking for about a week now and in that time got myself a silver membership and decided to live a college dream which was to do a tri. Althrough I am 50 I can still do it as long as I get off my tail which is why, based on my current weight and fitness level, I am doing the 22 wk. Michael Pates program. 2 reasons for this, I have asthma which I have had for 15 years and I had a sinus infection last year which led to a hospitalization because it turn into sepses. I guess me and Bob Marley have something in common.
Anyway, I am being transfered to Wyoming and need any info on pool access in and around Rawlings at this time. I have a Mtn. Bike which I started riding to work before joining BT and most of my ground time is walking hills. I do not anticipate problems continuing these activities. Just the swiming. Any ideas. Thanks

2006-06-15 2:02 PM
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Subject: RE: 50, overweight, and ready to whoope it up
welcome i have only been on the site for the past week and i am only 15 but i think i can help you with swimming. this will only help if you plan on swimming freestyle. when you get tired just do a couple of side strokes and get back into the free stroke. this will help you regain breath and it is the next fastest stroke to free. hope it helps.
2006-06-15 3:20 PM
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Subject: RE: 50, overweight, and ready to whoope it up

Welcome!  Michael Pate's program is a good starter.  He's a great guy-check out his book if you ever get a chance.  I'm not sure about the Wyoming pools, put post it in http://www.beginnertriathlete.com/discussion/forums/forum-view.asp?fid=79#s - a little empty now, but maybe other Wyoming'ers are lurking.

Let us know if ever any questions and good luck!

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