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Yes, Tony, I have HBP.  Its currently well-maintained through meds with no side effects.  Mine comes through a combination of genetics, bad eating habits, carrying too much weight and the small amount of stress that comes with being a trial attorney.  And yes caffeine does affect your BP.   But as John pointed out, the main cause may be hereditary.  You are definitely headed in the right direction going to see (and talk with) a real doctor about it.  

I try to stay away from minute clinics or "doc in a box" as I call them.  A couple years back, I went to one at Disney for a stomach virus and he tried to rush me to the emergency room to have my gall bladder removed.  I eventually argued my way to some nausea meds and was back riding roller coasters the next day.  So here's hoping your BP is just fine tomorrow.

 

I will be there. Now I know the kids I can survive a 9-hour car ride! 

OK, all caught up! It's great to hear from all the new folks. It looks like more than one of you could give Fatty and Trev a run for their money in the smack talk department!

Here's mine:

Name et al: Julia (2nd round with the MG)

Background: I grew up swimming, burned out my senior year in HS, but stayed active through college by riding my bike a bunch in the East Bay hills, then switched to running after that. I ran on and off for fitness and ran a few races over the years. I decided to give triathlon a try after I got injured training for a marathon and got back in the pool for the first time in many many years. I ran my first sprint in June '09 and loved every minute of it. 

Family Status: Married to Jeff for 11 years, 2 kids (7 and 5), 1 dog (my favorite running partner) and 1 grouchy old cat.

'10 Races: a couple of sprints and an Oly, a bunch of running races.

'11 Races:  so far I've got REV 3 Knoxville (my first HIM, and I'm looking forward to meeting some of the peeps from the MG), Muncie 70.3, and then Danskin in Seattle with my mom! I'm sure I'll add some sprints and running races.

What makes me a good part of this group: I don't post a lot, but I try to be positive and supportive. I'll add my 2 cents when I think I can help. I'm out of battery power so that'll have to do!

Does anyone make a Jammer for a 44-46 waist?

I think Sam and John still need a biker if anyone wants to do the HIM as a relay.  John was going to swim and Sam is running.

I agree.  I just started swimming in May 2010 and all I had was a pair of goggles and a swimsuit.  Now that I've done a few triathlons and am registered for a half and a full Ironman... I took swimming into consideration when I purchased my training HRM GPS watch.  I got the Timex Global Trainer which can be used in the pool to count and my time laps... but that is most certainly "optional"... I'm considering taking lessons.  That might be a useful investment but it doesn't really count as equipment.

Is it in March?  I'm looking for an oly somewhere warm in March. 

May 15, 2011.

Just catching up here... I like that you wrote this, John. Although I am one of those people who has a really, really hard time giving up ANY workout in a training plan. I'm a bit too OCD on that front, but I hope to embrace being able to let it go a bit in the future. For me, the bigger the workout, the harder to let it go. Recovery swim? Meh... yeah, I can drop one of those without too much agony. But a long bike ride? I'm all about finding a way to squeeze it in. Need to work on my flexibility there. So help keep me in line, OK? (I know, I know, you thought I'd never ask...)

I actually have the Suunto t6d but I didnt get the swimming HRM yet. I am thinking of getting it, but I think I need to learn to turn some laps before I satrt to analyze everything.

Ooooh, yay yay yay!!! How fun!! Are you guys already registered? It fills up fast. I've never done Danskin -- too big and too much of a logistical nightmare for me for a sprint, but I have MANY friends who have done it. I've so loved watching their journeys and seeing how much it has empowered them. You must keep me posted on that and let me know if I can help out at all when you're here! Wheee!!! VERY awesome for your mom! Will this be her first? Are you going to help her train from afar?

Run - Asbury Park Polar Bear Run. They had 3 options - 10 mile walk, 5 mile walk, and 5 mile run. Then a chance to dip in the ocean afterwards. They reduced the distance to 3 mile run. I'm glad to postpone it to next year. To me, I would think it's SO not worth driving for 2+ hours just for a 3 mile run. LOL!   110 people finished and 20 took the plunge!

 

Tony - I have the opposite - I have very low BP (85/40ish sometimes slightly higher, but never "normal").  
 
     If you want to go holistic route - just get a cat or a dog. It has been shown that petting a cat will cause your BP to lower naturally. With 5 cats and a dog...hmm...no wonder why my BP is so low. LOL!

    To check for BP - just go to CVS or Walgreens and use the free BP machines every time. That way you don't have the "white coat phenomon". 

Honestly - if you're just getting into it, you're fine with what you have.  I have swimsuits, goggles, a nice silcone cap, Timex Ironman watch (I count the laps in my head, and if I screw up, I don't care actually. I just add another 50-100m just in case if I feel like I really messed up.   I also have a pull buoy, fins and a board (only because my coach had workouts that requires them). 

If you are involved with the gym, see if they have Swim Basics 101, Stroke Mechanics, or Swimming for Triathlons, or even a Triathlon class (Triathlon class occurs at my gym every Tuesday).  Anyone can shoot me if I say this statement - Swimming strokes for Triathlons is different from swimming just for fitness or swim races. 


 

some folks on here recommend these guys.  i've never used them.  if you give them a shot let us know how it goes.  also i'd try a 42 first. you don't want them loose at all.    

i see you posted in the clydes thread to,  good stuff. 

I just use Goggles, Jammers, and an HRM

Suzy, Fixed that for ya!!   HA   

Thanks for all of the info. I guess I will suck it and let it go. Biking is one of my stronger if not my strongest discipline at this time. It was also my planned recovery week. I checked my wieght and I was able to maintain if not lose a few more pounds through out the holidays.

Slacker!

From John, I've learned that beer is so much more than just a breakfast drink...

Just off the top of my head...Sorry to anybody I might have left off: 

From the Minnow:  Size has nothing to do with Heart!  (Already really knew that from my Bride...but Suzy needed some props!)

From Ryan P:  How to train to run fast without getting hurt and how to really enter the "Hurt Locker"

From Fatty:  Beer is an important training supplement to any triathlete  

Etc.........