Any tips for someone new (Page 2)

2008-08-22 11:02 AM

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Subject: RE: Any tips for someone new

Stone - 2008-08-21 3:08 PM

There is a LOT of misinformation about triathlon ... on BT ... So take everything you read with a grain of salt . ... The key is consistent training, work hard on your hard days and go easy on your easy days. Everything else is a lot of noise.

2008-08-22 12:41 PM

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22	Subject: RE: Any tips for someone new Any good tips on shoes guys right now i am running in Nike Shox I wanted to get Nike Air Zoom Explosion. I want to get something very light and comfertable. Any Suggestions????

BaitBoy

2008-08-22 1:13 PM

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Subject: RE: Any tips for someone new

Go to a running store. There is a 99 percent chance that, on your own and being a beginner, you will choose the wrong sneakers. No one here can recommend anything for you because we have no idea wether you pronate or suppinate, whether you have high arches or flat feet, whether you have good form or bad form... etc.

Edited by BaitBoy 2008-08-22 1:13 PM

2008-08-22 1:16 PM

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Subject: RE: Any tips for someone new

You know, another suggestion just came to mind: Instead of worrying about all the gear and such, do some workouts--or a least log the workouts you've been doing so some Preach D1ck like myself doesn't come in here and bust your stones!

Just sayin'...

2008-08-22 1:32 PM

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Subject: RE: Any tips for someone new

Haha easy there guy I joined this site yesterday just trying to get some advice I have sprained enough ankles in football and baseball to know to get the right stuff before you go out there. Also starting Monday I will be showing workouts so you guys can see my progress.

2008-08-22 1:39 PM

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Also I want to get peoples opinons on brands that they found comfertable I didn't expect someone to give me an exact shoe to fits me I just wanted somewhere to start there is a lot of stuff out there and it would be nice to have somewhere to start you know what I mean.

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2008-08-22 1:40 PM

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Subject: RE: Any tips for someone new

Cappy - 2008-08-22 2:16 PM You know, another suggestion just came to mind: Instead of worrying about all the gear and such, do some workouts--or a least log the workouts you've been doing so some Preach D1ck like myself doesn't come in here and bust your stones! Just sayin'...

This from the guy who has been sinking serious coin into upgrades for his bike and is looking at new custom cycling shoes.

2008-08-22 1:46 PM

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22	Subject: RE: Any tips for someone new Bad Shoes=Bad News Bears

BaitBoy

2008-08-22 1:57 PM

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Subject: RE: Any tips for someone new

You should start off with a pair of converse all stars then... I hear they are REALLY good.

2008-08-22 2:00 PM

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22	Subject: RE: Any tips for someone new Haha yeah converse all stars best running shoe on the planet....

DMW

2008-08-22 2:57 PM

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Subject: RE: Any tips for someone new

philspitcher - 2008-08-21 10:29 AM
i still don't really understand how you go from biking to running do you take your suit off and change into running shorts or leave it on if you change where do you go i know it is prolly a no brainer to everyone here but i am kinda confused about it so give me a bit of slack...

I recommend going to watch a triathlon and checking out the transition area in order to see what everyone does - it will make a lot more sense once you see it firsthand. Alternatively, you can check out this video on BT here.

Also recommend training for some other events, like a 5K. You know, just to see if you like the whole racing thing, and also to have something to focus on since your goal race is over a year away.

Have fun!

Bajapat

2008-08-22 3:00 PM

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Subject: RE: Any tips for someone new

Don't worry someone ratlled his cage

the preachy D*ck normally stays in the corner...

CNIDog

2008-08-22 4:31 PM

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Subject: RE: Any tips for someone new

DMW - 2008-08-22 3:57 PM

Have fun!

This is really good advice. My first exposure to a triathlon was doing the bike leg as part of a team/relay. Gave me a taste of the triathlon experience and the opportunity to see individual competitors in action, how they handled T1 and T2. Other recommendation is keep doing what your doing with asking lots of questions. For every question you ask though your going to get multiple, varied answers as there's more than one way, more than one opinion on everything. Getting lots of opinions will allow you to figure out what may work best for you. A lot of the folks here have experience in a variety of races (distances) in a variety of situations. All of us have done things right and have also made a lot of mistakes along the way that we've learned from and can share.

As you get going just try to keep it fun.

jsklarz

2008-08-22 6:29 PM

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Subject: RE: Any tips for someone new

Don't listen to all these sissies or your own intelligence. Do what I did. Jump into a tri under trained and having never done any OWS or mt bike (for an mt bike race) There is nothing like pure fear to drive you through a race. I say this in complete jest, you are asking all the right questions, but as one poster said go run, bike and swim and it will fall into place.

2008-08-22 8:49 PM

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Subject: RE: Any tips for someone new

CNIDog - 2008-08-22 2:40 PM

This from the guy who has been sinking serious coin into upgrades for his bike and is looking at new custom cycling shoes.

But at least I have a sprint or two in the books so I know what I like/want/need.

Looking forward to seeing your workouts starting on Monday, Alex.

BTW: I agree w/ Danielle and Aaron: Going to watch a Tri is an excellent idea!

Edited by Cappy 2008-08-22 8:50 PM