Yanti & Salty MAD MANATEES Mentor Group - FULL POD (Page 14)

1) WHAT?!

2) I agree.

3) There are wearable fabrics other than spandex and lycra???

I thought we did this so that we could have both?!

I don't really tell people I'm a "triathlete" as this is just a hobby of mine.  I tell them that I participate in triathlons.  I don't think I would have to be "elite" or "pro" before I could call myself a triathlete but for me I think I would wait until I could be competitve in my AG or division.  But that's just a personal hang-up of mine and would apply for any of the triathlon distances.

That being said, I know some long distance triathletes that simply dread the sprint distances because of the amount of pain that you put yourself through.  Yes, it's much shorter, but they also tend to go all out from the first step.  They usually throw up at the end too.  So I would say that any triathlon is as hard or easy as you make it.

The way I see it is that you are a triathlete if you finish a triathlon.  Triathlons aren't just about the Ironman.  Some people never do an Ironman and that doesn't make them any less of a triathlete than someone who does.  

cdban66 - 2012-04-10 8:05 AM  Or, is it when you are willing to go out in public wearing spandex or lycra?

You make it sound like it is not acceptable to wear running or biking clothes as though they are regular clothing.  

Not that I know anyone who does that....

::coughcough::

Or maybe it's just me?

I really like the definition that John Mora put in his book Triathlon 101, If you have done a triathlon in the last 365 days then you can call yourself a triathlete and if you complete a 140.6 then you are a triathlete for life.  If you have trained for a race and competed in it than you can read almost any post on this board and relate in some way to it and be able to share the misery of falling off the bike while still clipped in or celebrating the joy of someone hitting a new milestone in swim or run pace.

To me in the last year the term triathlete has morphed from a "what I am" am to a "who I am".  The brotherhood and comraderie of this sport along with the commitment to fitness and gains in health, is what makes the community.  Not many other sporting/racing events will you see competetors who have never met before help each other out change a flat tire or giving people a word of encouragment when they pass you.  The stories of people that get an extra C02 cannister at transition or a shivering ironman competetor who had to get pulled out of the race helping to find bikes and gear after the race because she was wearing a volunteer shirt is a more inspirational story than that of everything going just right and is more indicative of who triathletes are than what they did.

Getting ready for the last push for the Police Unity Tour this week a local print shop made and donated this flyer for our event on Friday I'm stoked so had to share:

Off to ride have a good day everyone!

Awesome flyer Kirk!!  I hope the event is wonderful, it certainly sounds like a lot of fun for a great cause.

I sort of wish I was training for a charity event (my 2 marathons were for Team in Training and the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network).  Someone asked me what charity I was raising money for with this upcoming May tri, and I had to say "nothing." I'm thinking that maybe when I get the balls to do a HIM then I will do it for PanCan (I just lost my dad to pancreatic cancer, its a really sucky disease with really sucky treatment options!).  But it's a lot of work to raise money on top of training for a long distance event!

And as for what makes you a triathlete...I think it's the committment to the training.  I feel like I am a triathlete and I haven't even done a race yet.  But putting in the time to train your body for 3 sports is INTENSE and not something a lot of people have the energy, commitment or (frankly) interest to do.  It is that combo that makes you a triathlete.  If you actually get out and race, then you are a kickazz triathlete!!

Brie

cdban66 - 2012-04-10 9:59 PM

TriAya - 2012-04-10 9:46 AM I can't even say why, exactly, but that whole post--including the beautiful poster (the man, and the sign ) brings tears to my eyes.

And the whole story of your journey has done the same for me on more than one occasion.

Happy dog wiggle dance

I live a very, very blessed life, the best part of which is people like you in it, DubSix {MELON PRESS}

I just accidentally signed up for a half-marathon next weekend. I meant to sign up for the 10K, but the course sucked, and my disappointed-hand-droop then clicked the option under it.

I thought the whole mary might be a bit much, too. Maybe not the wisest kick-start to this next training season ...

Way to go Yanti---weren't you supposed to be NOT doing anything strenuous for a bit? Oh well, go out there and have a great time!

School day for me, and it is a scheduled rest day too---though with the cold, its kinda been a rest week. My coach did say to not do ANYTHING if this cold is in my chest--which it is, though I am pretty sure it is mostly gone (never mind the fact that I have been awake since 3:30 AM because of non-stop coughing/hacking.).

I am still going to do my B-day race!!! This cold WILL be gone!!!! It looks like the weather is supposed to be low seventies and clear too after lows in the fifties, definite plus.

Yes. YES! And you never never know how much rest (for whatever reason) will benefit you, especially since you also have a physically demanding job.

Thanks. It's actually my first tri of this season. It will be my fourth, overall.

cdban66 - 2012-04-10 10:59 PM

TriAya - 2012-04-10 10:25 AM

cdban66 - 2012-04-10 9:59 PM

TriAya - 2012-04-10 9:46 AM I can't even say why, exactly, but that whole post--including the beautiful poster (the man, and the sign ) brings tears to my eyes.

And the whole story of your journey has done the same for me on more than one occasion.

Happy dog wiggle dance

I live a very, very blessed life, the best part of which is people like you in it, DubSix {MELON PRESS}

I just accidentally signed up for a half-marathon next weekend. I meant to sign up for the 10K, but the course sucked, and my disappointed-hand-droop then clicked the option under it.

I thought the whole mary might be a bit much, too. Maybe not the wisest kick-start to this next training season ...

Please be careful while you kick start. I HM'd my way to a month off from running, due to some knee wackiness. I overdid a short prep time before the race and the race Sucked. Yes, sucked with a capital "S". But, as has been shown to me time and again, there are many people (you among them) who are tougher then I'll ever be. I bow to you. Enjoy the race, it'll be fun, I'm sure.

The people who aren't as classy and polite as you are generally use the word "stupid."

I can't possibly overdo the prep time as there won't be any. Hah! I haven't run in a month. However, I plan to start out very slowly ... and fade to the end. Seriously. I'm going to do a 1:1 run/walk and then maybe, IF I feel like it, switch to a 2:1. It is a sightseeing tour.

I've done a good handful of marathons on much less. The trick for me really is to go slow, do a lot of walking, and not forget that a half is still pretty darn far!

Good morning, all.

Great poster -- but 7 miles in 90 minutes?? Exactly when are the riders starting to drink the beer??

I get uncomfortable when people call me a triathlete. And I don't know why. I don't mind being called a runner. If I played summer softball, I wouldn't mind being called a ball player. When I golfed, I didn't mind being called a duffer . . . oh, wait a minute.

But when I hear "triathlete," I think of some of the awesome men and women on this site; I think of Crissie, Crowie, Rinny, (Not Lance). I don't know why the difference, except that triathlon always seemed like an unattainable object. I am becoming more competent, however (600m swim in 14 minutes this morning -- takes a bow). Still.

Charity -- I have always wondered about this. What does it mean exactly, to "race for charity." Maybe I'm showing great ignorance, but the only thing I think of is when I used to do the March of Dimes walk when I was a kid, and we went door to door looking for sponsors "per mile" or something. But I'm thinking that's probably not how it's done when you're an adult?

My knee is feeling fantastic -- thanks for all of you who have asked. My intestinal issues also seemed to have . . . um . . . dried up, so to speak. So the swim felt great this morning. I would love to get in a short brick this afternoon -- 10 miles cycling and 2 miles running -- but I have a nasty report that needs to be done. If I get it done, I could use the brick as a reward.

Oh, and I just found out today that one of our former students is slated to run the Leadville 100 this year. That excites me sooo much.

I hope everyone has a terrific day.

I think this is great. I did my first (and only, so far) half marathon on just sprint tri training. My longest run to that point had been 6-7 miles, I think. I planned to do the first three miles at 13 minute mile pace, walk the water stops, with a goal of an overall average of about 12 minute miles. I got pretty close to that, finishing in 2:45 (and that included a five minute family visit/potty stop at about mile 6).

I'm going to actually train for the next one, and I hope to come in at about 2:20 - 2:30.