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Jennie

Welcome to the group.  Also welcome to the CRAZY world of triathlons.  You have a lot on your plate right now, but doing a sprint race is very very doable for you, since you have a strong swim back ground you are already in the driver seat.  Most people that take on triathlon don't really know how to swim.  You do need to get a bike, doesn't have to be right now, but you need to get one.  Don't worry about if you are buy the right one, the number one thing for buying a bike, make sure it fits you.  You would never buy a pair of shoes if they didn't fit, so you don't want to buy a bike if it doesn't fit.  Also you don't need the best bike, you just need something to get you through the race, so a entry level road bike is a good place to start.  Any local bike shop should be able to help you with both the fit and a good entry level bike.  Running is a very good focus right now, cause you can run in any weather (can't bike in any weather) and it's something quick you can do.

I really think you are way ahead of the game, you just need the time to fit it all in.  I know first hand planning a wedding (got married this past Oct) and finding the time to train is hard, but again it's doable.  I hope i can help you stay focus on your goal.

Happy New Years.

Jennie

Welcome to the group.  Also welcome to the CRAZY world of triathlons.  You have a lot on your plate right now, but doing a sprint race is very very doable for you, since you have a strong swim back ground you are already in the driver seat.  Most people that take on triathlon don't really know how to swim.  You do need to get a bike, doesn't have to be right now, but you need to get one.  Don't worry about if you are buy the right one, the number one thing for buying a bike, make sure it fits you.  You would never buy a pair of shoes if they didn't fit, so you don't want to buy a bike if it doesn't fit.  Also you don't need the best bike, you just need something to get you through the race, so a entry level road bike is a good place to start.  Any local bike shop should be able to help you with both the fit and a good entry level bike.  Running is a very good focus right now, cause you can run in any weather (can't bike in any weather) and it's something quick you can do.

I really think you are way ahead of the game, you just need the time to fit it all in.  I know first hand planning a wedding (got married this past Oct) and finding the time to train is hard, but again it's doable.  I hope i can help you stay focus on your goal.

Happy New Years.

Erin

First -- i sent you a email on this thing, you should see a 1 next to your "Inbox"

Sure the mentor thing would be a great thing for you...  What race did you do last year??  And what race are you doing in May???   Assuming it's sort of local i am sure i did it, i've done almost every race around here..

The 20-week plan is a good plan,  it will get you more than ready for your race.  The idea of this mentor thing, is you asking me anything about your training or whatever.  No question is stupid, i am sure whatever you could ask me either i've been asked it before or i had the same question myself.    

Marty

Welcome to the group. 

Sounds like you got the running this down.   Have you been in the pool at all, or are you brand new to swimming?  Do you have a target race set yet?  I would find a race and sign up, this way you have a goal to reach.  Otherwise you'll keep putting it off.  After you have a race picked out you/we can come up with some sort of training plan. 

As you read in my first post, it seems we have the same weight loss goals, i am sure we'll be able to help each other out. 

I am sure you have a ton of sprint races in your local area. 

I am sure it won't be that hard for you to get back in swimming shape.... Swimming to me is weird.. it may be hard at the start but then is seems once you past a certain point it gets easy...  It's like one day you can only swim 400 yards without stopping then the next day you can swim 1000yards with no problem..

Josh

welcome aboard... Sounds like you have everything ready to go... When is the race????

Erin

still laughing about the email you sent me...

I do remember the race you did..... Columbia is a GREAT race, one of my all time favs.  Is Megan doing that race as well??  How about your hubbie???  It's a tough race the big has some good hills so i woud make sure you get out there and ride with that SCU bike group.. also the run is very very hilly, not trying to make you nervous, just want you to know what the run is like. 

Good idea just doing Columbia (Eagleman was the other race)  You can take on Eagleman next year.

Good idea getting a trainer, that will be a big help during the winter.  I'll be getting on my soon.  I am not doing Columbia this year, closed before i could get in.

Well we have 4 people right now. I think i need 5 to close it, so maybe someone will join us soon, otherwise we'll just move forward now.

It would be helpful to me if everyone could start using your training logs.  If you need help on how to enter your info drop me a line.  Using your logs will help me see what you guys are doing and it will help you to see how you have progressed over the year.  It's a useful training tool.  When you use the logs people can send you little "Inspire me" messages each day.  It's a nice little feature, you feel good that people are looking at your logs and people are keeping you moviated to keep up the good work.  I hope that everyone in this group helps each other out.

As you can see i haven't been doing a lot of training other than running, but that's all about to change soon.  I hope to get into the pool and start some core work next week.  I hope to have my trainer all set up in a few weeks, so i finally be able to get on the bike.

If you have any questions about the log or anything else about the website please let me know, if i don't know i'll get the answer for you.

If you like Excel better stay with that...l like to have everything in one place...

very nice work with the swimming.  It's ok to take those breaks.  you'll build up to swimming 400-500 yards at a time with no break.  Of course you'll need to make sure you can swim 1000 without stopping so you build your confidence for the Columbia race.  I am sure you'll be able to swim a 1000 in no time.

Hi John,  

Mind a 3rd season triathlete joining the crowd?  I am a member of a triathlon club and have lots o' training partners.  I am a coached athlete but I am always seeking new ideas and the support of other triathlon minded folks.

NAME:  Jessica Niekrasz 

STORY: I live 20 minutes outside of Chicago in a cool little town called Riverside.  Lots of winding streets and a park like atmosphere.  Depending on the size of the race, I am a middle of the packer with the occassional podium appearance.  Triathlon is my mental and physical escape from being a stay at home mom and part time marketing director for a non-profit.  Tri is my link to sanity ... (so what's THAT saying?)

FAMILY STATUS: I've been married for 6 years and have a 3 1/2 year old son. 

CURRENT TRAINING: I'm currently putting in about 6-7 hours a week on maintenance.  Battling some tight foot muscle issues that are keeping me from running at the moment but that shouldn't last too long.  Planning on 1/2 mary in the spring and considering a HIM in July.  Otherwise, the general assortment of olys and sprints.  Also planning on a century ride.

2007 RACES:  six- 5K's, 1 10K, two- 1/2 marys, four- sprints, one- oly

WEIGHTLOSS:  Never a bad thing but not the driving force.  I started tris to ditch the baby weight and since I started training 3 years ago, I've dropped 35 lbs.

Jessica

Of course you can join the group.. in fact you'll be the last one.  You will be a great help to the group considering you are in your 3rd season.  You may be able to shed some light on some issues people are having since you are more new than me..

Good luck with the foot issue.