Lora's First-Timers Women's Group - CLOSED (Page 26)

That's a great idea, Debbie.  I'll just leave it all up to you guys.

BT just released a new video on transitions that I thought I'd share with you all.
http://www.beginnertriathlete.com/cms/article-detail.asp?articleid=1757

They made one last year that was very helpful to me for my first tri, so I thought I'd include that one as well.  I think it goes into more detail than this newer one, but I thought I'd offer you both.
http://www.beginnertriathlete.com/cms/article-detail.asp?articleid=1488

As I bring-up transitions, I also wanted to mention that it's important to practice them a couple times - at least - before your first tri.  Let me know if you have any questions!

Edited to add:  In fact, as I just rewatched this second-listed video, if I could, I'd actually make this required viewing, it's that informative.  You will learn so much, you'll be glad you watched it.  I really do hope you check it out.

Edited by Lora109 2009-06-03 6:34 PM

Congrats on finishing it.... I cannot stand the wetsuit either. I am not planning on doing any of my tris in one... I have clostriphobia and the wetsuit just doubles it. I could care less if they are "faster".

I live in the country, and there isn't good cell coverage and a lot of the roads don't even have a white line. Plus there are a significant # of "good ol' boys" to put it nicely, that don't believe in share the road. They must have been at work today :0)

Hey, Megan.  Well, the good news is that those firsts are on their way to becoming seconds and thirds and eventually second-hand.  Having your breath messed-up is common.  I can't explain it but even for experienced swimmers, transitioning to the open water can be shocking.  I had no swim experience starting-out in this sport, and when I got in the water in my first tri, I freaked!  I'd gone swimming at my lake's beach a couple days before and thought it'd be no problem.  Boy, was I wrong and I should've gotten even more acquainted in the open water.

Just take some time here to get over the shock (and kiss the ground), and try it again.  It won't be as bad next time.  Be sure to practice clipping in and out on grass many, many times.  That'll help, too.

Though you sound terrified, you got out there and began the conquer.  Kudos to you!

Yep June 20th

I always take too much on at once LOL

Yes it will be beautiful AND I can say that I did it all myself. Tonight I put together IKEA kitchen cabinets... that was a workout on it's own... I'm sure I'm going to feel it tomorrow... ouch

I haven't posted anything in 2 weeks and tonight I can't shut up hehe

I was reading about your fear of riding alone. I had that when I first got my new road bike. For me it was a fear of the bike. I was used to heavy mountain bike and when I got this really light, fast bike I was so fearful that I'd get pushed in the road by the wind, that I wouldn't be able to control the bike and that I'd get run over by a car. Well I went out and I actually loved riding. I love going fast and going down hills LOL I'm still scared of stupid drivers so I'm always on the lookout and I always ride defensively. I bring my cell with me and make sure to tell someone where I'm going and how long I expect my ride to be.

I'm going to think about a name for our team... go team go

I did it! I did my first swim/bike brick for the actual race distances. I was very happy with my performance overall but really need to work on my swim endurance a bit more in the next few weeks. I wasn't able to do an actual transition because it has been SO cold here the past few days. I didn't want to ride wet so changed from swimsuit to biking clothes in the locker room. I did have my bike set up at a rack outside with shoes on towel, socks rolled up. I don't think I took more than 5 min on the transition even with changing clothes.

I have a question though...I want to use my Garmin on the race. I wouldn't necessarily have to use the HR part but it would be helpful I think?? I am guessing I would just have to leave it by my bike and strap it on quickly during transition??

Lora - how do we post our challenge information?

Team A - I am not a good "naming" person so one of you can choose. Last year we had a pony colt born on the 4th of July and I came up with Firecracker, Sparkler, Stink Bomb, Punk and probably some others....but the kids didn't like any of those!!! lol

Sharie

AweSOME!

If you've got the 305, they're not waterproof, so definitely for bike and runs only.  If you don't care about your HR data, you can just leave it strapped to your bike.  If you do want that data, then T1 will be the best spot to do that.

Every Sunday evening, everyone should post how they met their goals that week.

Hi,

I like Firecrackers (cuz we're explosively fast - right)

LadyNorth (Denise)

I didn't see my name on any of the teams.  I replied that I wanted to participate, I think on page 31, so you must have just looked over it Lora.  Can you put me on one of the teams, or will it throw something off by making them uneven?  I feel like the last one picked for the team in gym class....LOL!  just kidding, i'm sure it was an oversight!!

OMGsh!!!  Of course I'll add you to a team, Maggie!  I'm so sorry I missed you!  I've even got an Excel spreadsheet going and everything.  What are your goals?

GOOOO Team Firecracker!!

(Can we make it official?)

Lora - I'm having a problem figuring out what I want (assuming I do) to change my goal for July to.  I have my first tri on the 12th...so I'm not sure what to include?!?!

Lora, since the challenge now covers 2 months, can I up my goal to 20 hours of bike training?  I may regret that, but I need to get it in and this way I have some accountability. Thanks!

I've been trying to think of other July 4th related things to make team names out of.  So far I've come up with sparklers, cherry pie, bonfire, sunshine, parade, margaritas (okay, that may just be associated with my July 4ths) and flip flops.  Anyone else have ideas?

I'm also working on a list of first tris that everyone's doing to add to my spreadsheet.  Here's what I've got up to this point.  Let me know if I need to make any corrections and if you're not listed, drop me a line - either here on the forum or by a PM - so I can get you added.

mekira	Patricia	6/20/09
serendipity	Debbie	6/27/09
maggiewvu	Maggie	6/28/09
lkc01234	Lisa	7/12/09
XcaliburGirl	Alicia	7/26/09
bluwatersoul	Megan	7/26/09
sahebb	Stacy	7/26/09
sleeping_butterflies	Shannon	8/15/09

Hey, Lisa.  As you've been training, are there any areas with which you're struggling?  Like, is your plan calling for 3 runs a week, but you've only been getting in 2?  If so, you could make meeting that goal your goal.

It's officially changed!  Go get 'em!

Well...unfortunately for me I haven't been following a training plan!  ::gasp:: silly me, I know!  I've basically been running 3 times a week and biking and swimming once/week.  After my 2nd 5K (a week from Saturday - 6/13) I was going to change training to 2 x a week for all 3.  I've done the distances on bike & swim and am just trying to build up my endurance overall.  And now I'm adding push-ups and am trying to add other core stuff.  I should work on getting something put together...

Also to edit your list of races...I'm not sure if you count 5K's (its more of a fun fun than a race...) but I have that on 6/13, my first tri on 7/12 and then my 2nd tri (both are sprints) on 8/9.

Edited by lkc01234 2009-06-04 11:09 AM

I did a mini, but my first sprint will be 6/21 and my first 5k is this sat.

My 1st tri will be the Nevis Northwoods Triathlon on 8/03.  AND if I finish it, I'll automatically get a 1st place age group medal.  It's a very popular tri and reached it's 350 registration limit on January 19.  I checked out the registration list and there's nobody else in my age group.  Easy way to medal, huh?  Now I just have to make sure I finish.

Denise

A win is a win is a win, I say.