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Question (for anyone really): Here on Long Island there is a swim program for adults called AquaFit Masters.  It is geared for people who want to swim as a sport (including triathalon).  However, it is a strict program regarding attendance and this could prove to be difficult for me (certain place, certain time).  An alternate is a pool very close to my house that has very good hours of operation which would enable me to swim when I have time.  The draw back is there are no programs to improve swim technique.  Are videos a good source of instruction?  Has this worked for anyone?

Thanks,

Jesse

I'd like to join your group if there is still room.

Name- Selena

Story- I was never athletic and never played any sports throughout school/college. Jan 1 2010 I decided to start exercising to lose weight. I started walking and soon started to run. I found that I love to run! Since 2010 I have done 6 half marathons and 2 full marathons, along with numerous shorter distance races. I volunteered this year at the Louisville Ironman and decided I wanted that to be me! Well, I signed up for my first swim lesson on 11/19. As I was getting out of the pool one day I noticed a sign for an indoor tri, so, I signed up. Swim 10 minutes, Bike 30 minutes, Run 20 minutes. Surely I could do that and not drown Well, I did! It was a lot of fun! In 2010 I managed to lose 70 pounds and have managed to keep it off! I am 5'4" and about 115 pounds.

2011 season- In 2011 I did 4 half marathons, 2 full marathons, 3 5ks, 1 10k, 2 10 milers and a 4 mile race. Also the indoor tri at the Y

Family status- I have a 13 year old son from my first marriage. He is the best! He, like me at his age, has no interest in physical activity I am hoping that my new found love for running, biking or swimming, will rub off eventually!

Current training- Just ran a 10 mile race yesterday (with a new PR in 21+ MPH winds!). Start marathon training in 2 weeks. Am still working on learning to swim and am trying to follow a zero to one mile program I found online to build up my swim. I got a new Trek road bike for Christmas (I got it early so I have been able to ride it a few times!) and cannot wait until it warms up a little so I can use it instead of the Y bikes!

2012 goals- I am currently registered for the KY Derby marathon on 4/28, the Oak Barrel Half Marathon on 4/7 in Lynchburg TN, and the Indy Women's Half Marathon on 9/1 in Indianapolis IN. I have not signed up yet for a tri but I am going to soon. I am looking at a sprint in early June, an Olympic in July and I would really like to do a half ironman (maybe Augusta). I want to do a few tri's just for the practice I will most likely sign up for our Triple Crown races too (a 5k, 10k, and 10 mile run) but early registration doesn't end until February so I am hanging on to that $$ for now!

I hope you have room in your group for me! Thanks!

Hi there!

I would love to join this group!

I am a mom of three kids (6,4, & 3), happily married for 10 years now and I go to the local gym 4-5 days a week for cardio and strength training.  I have a slight addiction for group fitness classes I have to admit.  I do know it is important to mix up your routine though.  Since I have been getting more involved in my kids' schools and they are more active with extra curricular activities I realize I can not always rely on the my gym classes.  I have always wanted to do a triathlon and I have finally decided that this year will be my year!  OK, let's get real, I'm starting off with a sprint on June 16, 2012.  I was a good swimmer in high school and on the swim team, my husband and I used to mountain bike before kids, I'm not the best runner- but I'm working on that.  = )  I will be 40 years old this year in May and I am planning on making 40 look FABULOUS! 

I do have a training program that is an 8 week program.  So currently working on building up a road base both running and bike until such time as the program is set to kick off which is the first week 3rd week of January.

http://www.cgiracing.com/portals/1/sprintduathlonplan.pdf

That is the link to the training program.  If you have a chance give it a look and see if you think its a good enough program to get me ready for a 5K/14 Mi/5K event.

Thanks

Don

I'm alot weaker on my bike since I haven't ridden in a while.  I got a great deal on a Tri Bike that is the right size for me for a change but need more time in the saddle to get more comfortable in the aero position.  I agree that the run portion is a little light to start out with and I will probably look to do a little more speedwork early on.  The last HM wrecked me pretty good as I didn't train for it as well as I probably should have.  Also it says to wait a little while to work hills into my training.  Well I don't know where they live but as you know here in the Texas Hill Country there isn't much choice in the matter.

I also may look to take a running day and start to work some on my swim technique, by far my weakest discipline.

Foggy,

I would like to join in on all of this fun too!

Name-Cajnrunner/Stephen

Story-This is my 2nd full season of tri's. I have an athletic background and I am very competitive.  I am an avid runner and am trying to bring the biking and swimming up to a strong level.  I enjoy doing all three sports and feel like they are not 3 different sports but triathlon is a single sport, so I want to work hard at all three in order to do well. 

Family- I am married, almost 8 years!  How she puts up with me I will never know!  I also have to awesome daughters, 19 and 6.  I hope that they can watch the old man, and hopefully understand and see that everything is within your grasp, with alot of hardwork and dedication to ANYTHING that life throws at you.

Training- I have my first ironman in November, IMFL and I am super excited.  I just completed my first marathon in December and plan to build upon that as well as introduce some interval biking and long rides, as well as many hours of swimming to get this goal achieved and make a decent showing for the effort I put into it. 

Good luck with the season and lets meet and exceed all the goals we have set this year!

Did some weight lifting today at work.  The one benefit of working at my job is I get to lift those 35-40 pound bags of dog food around for 4 hours.  It is also great for squats as well. I will be going running tonight after my date with my sweat-heart.

Had a long talk with my wife as well and told her my plans for the next few months and we found out that the nice gym in the area gives her work a 60% discount on memberships. This means i can go swimming for a lot less then I have been.  They also have a day care also.  I now have a place to work out at and not have to worry about the kids. YES

I'd like to join this group if there is still space.  

Here is my brief bio

Name: Canon 

Location: Northern California

Tri Background: This is my second year of triathlons in my second stint of triathlons.  I did a few triathlons way back in the dark ages (also known as high school) and then started again last year.  I swam and rode throughout high school and worked as a lifeguard during college.  Getting back into it I still love the swim and the ride parts, the run not so much.  Last year I did the Golden Gate Tri and a  Tri for Real, both sprint distance.   

Plans for this year:  I haven't settled on the races I will do this year but I'm looking at one in Napa in May, and then the Tri for Real again in September.  I'm trying to find another one or two somewhere in between but who knows.  I might also look at a century or half century if I can find one that is relatively flat.  I would also like to use this year to build appropriate muscle mass (I've always hated going to the gym to lift weights but I know I need to) build my core strength and do a better job of finding balance in my training to make this a workable lifestyle, not just a ramp up to one or two races. Gaining some speed would be good too.

When I'm not on a bike/run/swim: I'm the father of two and husband of one.  I like to cook (I'm vegetarian), I'm active in my church (an elder, kindergarten teacher and youth leader),  oh yea and I practice law.  (Maybe I should have said that the other way around ... when I'm not doing all those other things ... I'm out for a swim/bike/run)

Look forward to getting to know you all,

Canon

Congrats on the marathon and getting in to IMFL.  I tried to get in but was to slow, so my 1st 140.6 is going to be IMLO this year.  I'll probably be checking in with you for some running tips.

When the time comes, make sure to post your bib # for IMFL.  I'm going to be there volunteering while a friend of mine races.  I'd like to be able to cheer on a fellow BTer

Good luck with your training.

Josh

Ran again today with some strength training.  Very cold and windy.  I sure do miss the west coast! I need to get my training routine more organized.  Also, took a look at the Mr. Smooth- very cool.  I will be starting my swim training next week.  I need to find a swim buddy too...

What is a brick workout? I'm guessing a building workout, but not sure. 

Thanks- Jesse