lrobb's group full - the work is plentiful, success is guaranteed! (Page 15)

 Happy birthday Cash

1 hr run on Saturday.  1 hr swim lesson Sunday, noticing a lot of improvement, but still ways to go

Great job completing the OWS.

Saturday I got some training in on the course I will do my first Tri on, it is in 2 and a half weeks.  It is a Sprint with a short (300 yards) swim.  I did the swim and the bike leg.  The bike section is 15 miles and I was a little disapointed with my time but sence it is a one way course (not out and back, just out) I had to save a little energy to ride back.  All total I did approximately 300 yard swim and 30 miles on the bike.  The weather was great and the bike course follows a very scenic route along a nice revervoir.  Had a good day.

Lee,

 Wondering if there is still room to get in the group.  I just started on the tri seen this year finishing up my second sprint tri a week ago.  I started out seeking some competition and was quick to find it.  I literaly jumped with my first tri coming early this year with only a single swim workout, well since at least high school.  I was instantly hooked, now I want to move towards the front of the pack.  I have always been athletic, so training and motivation are usualy not a problem.  I think my biggest challenge would be setting new goals weekly, increasing the intensity of my work outs and incorporating a strong diet and strength training routine.  I am planning my next tri in another month and am toying with the idea of doing an Oly by the end of the year.  I would love to link up, be a part of a good group, it feels that I have a lot to learn.

Sam

Hi Babs:

I just dropped out of my 1st race and am feeling very much the loser. I think my first mistake was signing up for an olympic instead of a sprint. I broke a rib and it sidelined me for almost 3 weeks. I didn't think it was realisitic for me to catch up with my training since I was the only one struggling with a full time career, 2 small kids and a workaholic husband. I know you mentioned to me earlier that you also passed on your first Tri. What helped you pick yourself up and keep moving? Any words of wisdom would be appreciated. I really ejoy this and being part of the Tri world but I'm uncertain as to what to do next.

Thanks,

Danielle

Hi guys:

Thanks for all the great advice. I did sign up for a womens Tri inAkron this September. I'll keep going until I do it and them some.

I saw the email for the other person trying join the group. How does that work? Once our group is over do we stay together or join a new group?

Thanks!!!!

Hi Irobb, complete and total beginner, needing all the help I can get. Just separated  and jam packed with energy, and not much confidence...was a bodybuilder 20 years ago until motorbike crash, was also a keen cyclist, but same crash affected that too. Just keen to actaually accomplish something,,I'm 48 and would like to do a tri when I'm 50.

Any help gratefully appreciated.

Regards,
Martin 

Thanks Cash,

There's nothing in my log, because I haven't started yet.......well not officially...just had a walk down the beach, and up along the Cleveland Way...but only because I couldn't sleep, so I was down there at 05.30 am

I appreciate the advice....I think running is the key, as I have never been a runner, even when I did the Great North Run (half marathon) I walked most of it. Just got to get on with it now.