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 2008-05-03 8:25 PM in reply to: #1379924 |
Champion  9060    Charlottesville, Virginia |  Subject: RE: swbkrun's group - FULLRedknight - 2008-05-03 5:07 PM wow. talk about new. I had a heck of a time finding the group again. Any way as I said I am new to the sport. Any advice that you can give to someone who has never done a tri would be greatly appreciated. I have about a month to go before my first one. Average workout for each section ..... run about 7.5K. (4.8 miles). 20 -30 k (12 to 19 miles) bike and I can manage a slow 600 meter swim. Also what is the easiest way to get into this site to check out the messages. At the bottom of the post is a checkbox to get e-mails when new posts are made. |
| 2008-05-03 8:25 PM in reply to: #1380168 |
Champion 9060 Charlottesville, Virginia | Subject: RE: swbkrun's group - FULL Well I just signed up for my first Olympic. November 9th in Miami, both my wife and I signed up. I have another sprint on June 1st and another one in July so should have plenty of time to focus on November. The olympic will also be my first OWS....  Going to an OWS seminar next week and the person that is doing the seminar also teaches in a lake not to far from my house so will try and get some work in there. Any thoughts, tips for going from Sprints to Olympic? The swim is in a lake and is a bit shorter than most olympics at only 1k, the Bike and run distances are what I am allready training to so they shouldn't be so bad. |
| 2008-05-03 8:34 PM in reply to: #1369643 |
Member 31 | Subject: RE: swbkrun's group - FULL So, my first tri is in exactly a week (next Saturday). I went to the local tri store and bought some elastic shoe laces, a band for the chip and a band for the race bib. (I'm sure all that stuff has technical names...) It was fun to talk about the tri and get some advice and new gear. So, for the ladies...I practiced a shorter tri on Thursday, and I realized a problem. I thought my bathing suit would be enough support, but it wasn't. The lady at the tri store said I could wear a sports bra under my suit. Anyone had experience with this? |
| 2008-05-04 8:08 PM in reply to: #1380170 |
Pro 4100 Wherever the trail takes me, WA. | Subject: RE: swbkrun's group - FULL dalessit - 2008-05-03 6:25 PM Any thoughts, tips for going from Sprints to Olympic? The swim is in a lake and is a bit shorter than most olympics at only 1k, the Bike and run distances are what I am allready training to so they shouldn't be so bad. The only tip I have for you is to get a few Open Water Swims in before you do your tri. There is a HUGE DIFFERENCE FROM THE POOL TO THE LAKE/OCEAN/RIVER, ETC.... |
| 2008-05-04 8:10 PM in reply to: #1380185 |
Pro 4100 Wherever the trail takes me, WA. | Subject: RE: swbkrun's group - FULL learning_writer - 2008-05-03 6:34 PM So, my first tri is in exactly a week (next Saturday). I went to the local tri store and bought some elastic shoe laces, a band for the chip and a band for the race bib. (I'm sure all that stuff has technical names...) It was fun to talk about the tri and get some advice and new gear. So, for the ladies...I practiced a shorter tri on Thursday, and I realized a problem. I thought my bathing suit would be enough support, but it wasn't. The lady at the tri store said I could wear a sports bra under my suit. Anyone had experience with this? YOU ARE SET TO GO!! NICE! For your question, I am no female, but am married to one...... The majority of people that I know wear a "TRI SPECIFIC" top, I believe they have a sports bra built directly into them. I do realize that there are small pockets on the side, but if you have a wetsuit no big deal, they are block. Without a wetsuit, there may be a little drag, but it is VERY MINIMAL...... My 2cents from a dude, who is married to a TRI FREAK! |
| 2008-05-05 12:56 AM in reply to: #1369643 |
Elite 5316 Alturas, California | Subject: RE: swbkrun's group - FULL Yay completed first half mary today, Avenue of the Giants. After being sick for 3 weeks after being sick for 2 weeks...... I did pretty good for me. I finished overall 157 of 810 and 15 of 27 in age group 40-44 with a time of 1:52:53 pace 8:37, which is about 13 minutes off my practice time for the same distance at home. From lack of practice time due to illness over past 3 months I had a little less kick off the finish line and perhapse a little flat for the last 3 miles, but overall I was very happy with my time. It was a nice cold 50 F with a cold mist and a lite to moderate breeze depending on where you were, made for a chilly start, but no worries about getting hot during the run. I will be officially shooting my shoes and changing brands soon. When the came out with the new version of the same shoe they screwed it up and the left one gives me blisters under my blistesr (3 new blisters today). I am not sure whether this shoe is just defective of whether they screwd the design for the entire line. Anyway bed time for me I'll check in tomorrow, race report is up if ya wana check but pretty much put it all up there for ya. |
| 2008-05-05 7:31 AM in reply to: #1381375 |
Champion 9060 Charlottesville, Virginia | Subject: RE: swbkrun's group - FULL Baowolf - 2008-05-05 1:56 AM Yay completed first half mary today, Avenue of the Giants. After being sick for 3 weeks after being sick for 2 weeks...... I did pretty good for me. I finished overall 157 of 810 and 15 of 27 in age group 40-44 with a time of 1:52:53 pace 8:37, which is about 13 minutes off my practice time for the same distance at home. From lack of practice time due to illness over past 3 months I had a little less kick off the finish line and perhapse a little flat for the last 3 miles, but overall I was very happy with my time. It was a nice cold 50 F with a cold mist and a lite to moderate breeze depending on where you were, made for a chilly start, but no worries about getting hot during the run. I will be officially shooting my shoes and changing brands soon. When the came out with the new version of the same shoe they screwed it up and the left one gives me blisters under my blistesr (3 new blisters today). I am not sure whether this shoe is just defective of whether they screwd the design for the entire line. Anyway bed time for me I'll check in tomorrow, race report is up if ya wana check but pretty much put it all up there for ya. Congratz!, That is a great pace in my book. |
| 2008-05-05 7:44 AM in reply to: #1369643 |
Expert 856 Pittsburgh | Subject: RE: swbkrun's group - FULL Congrats on your race! That's a great job after being sick so much! I was camping over the weekend, and a friend accidentally scorched his boots in the campfire - maybe that would be a fitting end to your shoes! |
| 2008-05-05 9:10 AM in reply to: #1380185 |
Master 2436 Apex, north carolina | Subject: RE: swbkrun's group - FULL Lauren, I don't wear swim suits because they really chafe when riding and running. I wear tri shorts and tri tops or tight fitting running/tank style tops. Make sure you test it out in the pool first because what may feel like a tight top can sag and cause a lot of drag in the pool, let alone baggy and therefore useless during the bike and run. The tri shorts are nice because they do give you some padding on the bike, without acting like a diaper in the pool.. Pearl Izumi has some decently priced stuff. But don't I remember you said you had a tri suit? JUST BE CAREFUL WITH WHITE TOPS!!!! Edited by tahrens 2008-05-05 3:41 PM |
| 2008-05-05 9:14 AM in reply to: #1381375 |
Veteran 131 Austin, Texas | Subject: RE: swbkrun's group - FULL Congrats on the race. It sounds like you did quite well considering the circumstances. I am thinking about mixing in a half mary next year as well. My wife is about to have our second (and last) child so she is excited to get back into shape and train for it as well. Way to go... |
| 2008-05-05 10:37 AM in reply to: #1381545 |
Pro 4100 Wherever the trail takes me, WA. | Subject: RE: swbkrun's group - FULL willie05 - 2008-05-05 5:44 AM Congrats on your race! That's a great job after being sick so much! I was camping over the weekend, and a friend accidentally scorched his boots in the campfire - maybe that would be a fitting end to your shoes! Was there any booze involved in this incident??? |
| 2008-05-05 12:28 PM in reply to: #1379673 |
Expert 1231 B'ham | Subject: RE: swbkrun's group - FULL swbkrun - 2008-05-03 9:30 AM Nice... I come up there a ton for work, and will be up there running the North Face Endurance Challenge next weekend. I love swimming in Lake Padden, and running out from the park... It is one of my favorite workouts!!! We will have to get together when the weather get's a little warmer!! Sounds good, I'll be here. I've never swam in Padden, but have been around the lake many a time. What brings you to town for work?
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| 2008-05-05 2:27 PM in reply to: #1382035 |
Expert 856 Pittsburgh | Subject: RE: swbkrun's group - FULL swbkrun - 2008-05-05 11:37 AM willie05 - 2008-05-05 5:44 AM Was there any booze involved in this incident??? Congrats on your race! That's a great job after being sick so much! I was camping over the weekend, and a friend accidentally scorched his boots in the campfire - maybe that would be a fitting end to your shoes! How'd you guess?? The dumb @ss didn't even know, he was wearing the boots and the guy beside him noticed his feet were smoking! LOL! |
| 2008-05-05 2:40 PM in reply to: #1369643 |
Master 1952 Guelph, Ontario | Subject: RE: swbkrun's group - FULL My first tri is on June 8. I've spent some bucks and bought some good running attire and tuned up a good road bike. I have decided to only go with regular swim trunks. I know they will create a little drag . Do you think for a short 400 swim that I should consider a different suit. Also I have not bought a lot of the technincal equipment like the heart monitors etc. Given that I am just starting out should I be looking at getting this kind of equipment. I was thinking about getting a chip which will go into my shoes while I am running but that only uploads to my ipod and doesn't give me heart rate etc. |
| 2008-05-05 3:29 PM in reply to: #1382824 |
Expert 856 Pittsburgh | Subject: RE: swbkrun's group - FULL Redknight - 2008-05-05 3:40 PM My first tri is on June 8. I've spent some bucks and bought some good running attire and tuned up a good road bike. I have decided to only go with regular swim trunks. I know they will create a little drag . Do you think for a short 400 swim that I should consider a different suit. Also I have not bought a lot of the technincal equipment like the heart monitors etc. Given that I am just starting out should I be looking at getting this kind of equipment. I was thinking about getting a chip which will go into my shoes while I am running but that only uploads to my ipod and doesn't give me heart rate etc. I would absolutely get a pair of tri-shorts for this simple reason - there's no way I would like to ride and run in regular swim trunks. The tri-shorts may not give you a big advantage in 400 yds in the pool, but there will be a HUGE comfort advantage to them on the bike and run. I would definitely spend the $40 or so on that. Remember - there's nowhere to change in the transition area. The chip and all is optional, and will certainly help you see how far you've gone, but there are plenty of people who don't use them. If you don't use it for training, I don't think you need it for a race. If you decide to start spending more as you get more into the sport, then you can look at different devices and see what you would really like. |
| 2008-05-05 3:39 PM in reply to: #1369643 |
Master 2436 Apex, north carolina | Subject: RE: swbkrun's group - FULL I have a stupid question. How do you reply to a message where the original message stays on the screen and the drop down vertical line directs the reader to your new comments? Everyone else seems to know how to do it but me! When I hit the Reply tab directly on the message I want to reply to, it still shows up as a new entry. HELP!!!! Edited by tahrens 2008-05-05 3:44 PM |
| 2008-05-05 3:46 PM in reply to: #1383012 |
Master 1952 Guelph, Ontario | Subject: RE: swbkrun's group - FULL tahrens - 2008-05-05 4:39 PM I have a stupid question. How do you reply to a message where the original message stays on the screen and the drop down vertical line directs the reader to your new comments? Everyone else seems to know how to do it but me! When I hit the Reply tab directly on the message I want to reply to, it still shows up as a new entry. HELP!!!! Use the Quote button located at the top of person's thread you are relpying to. |
| 2008-05-05 3:48 PM in reply to: #1383022 |
Master 2436 Apex, north carolina | Subject: RE: swbkrun's group - FULL Redknight - 2008-05-05 4:46 PM tahrens - 2008-05-05 4:39 PM I have a stupid question. How do you reply to a message where the original message stays on the screen and the drop down vertical line directs the reader to your new comments? Everyone else seems to know how to do it but me! When I hit the Reply tab directly on the message I want to reply to, it still shows up as a new entry. HELP!!!! Use the Quote button located at the top of person's thread you are relpying to. WOW! LOOK AT ME! I DID IT! AND IT ONLY TOOK 5 MONTHS! Thanks Rob. I feel like such an idiot! |
| 2008-05-05 3:49 PM in reply to: #1383025 |
Master 1952 Guelph, Ontario | Subject: RE: swbkrun's group - FULL tahrens - 2008-05-05 4:48 PM Redknight - 2008-05-05 4:46 PM tahrens - 2008-05-05 4:39 PM I have a stupid question. How do you reply to a message where the original message stays on the screen and the drop down vertical line directs the reader to your new comments? Everyone else seems to know how to do it but me! When I hit the Reply tab directly on the message I want to reply to, it still shows up as a new entry. HELP!!!! Use the Quote button located at the top of person's thread you are relpying to. WOW! LOOK AT ME! I DID IT! AND IT ONLY TOOK 5 MONTHS! Thanks Rob. I feel like such an idiot! No idiots in this group. Just the great unknown. :-) |
| 2008-05-05 4:47 PM in reply to: #1369643 |
Elite 5316 Alturas, California | Subject: RE: swbkrun's group - FULL So no that I have been healthy for over 24 hours... who is doing what runs or tri's where in June? It is amazing to be able to eat like a sandwhich and to have fairly not fuzzy mental thought processes unaffected by sleep deprivation and illness. And no snow on the ground today is kind of exciting, perhapse spring is here. |
| 2008-05-05 6:01 PM in reply to: #1383214 |
Pro 4100 Wherever the trail takes me, WA. | Subject: RE: swbkrun's group - FULL Baowolf - 2008-05-05 2:47 PM So no that I have been healthy for over 24 hours... who is doing what runs or tri's where in June? It is amazing to be able to eat like a sandwhich and to have fairly not fuzzy mental thought processes unaffected by sleep deprivation and illness. And no snow on the ground today is kind of exciting, perhapse spring is here. SO SO JEALOUS... I have been fighting a cold for the past 6 weeks, and again went to the doctor today for chest x-rays, blood work, and an oxygen flow test!! Know I am on antibiotics again, and an inhaler! So annoying and REALLY HURTING MY TRAINING! |
| 2008-05-05 6:30 PM in reply to: #1383214 |
Expert 1797 CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia | Subject: RE: swbkrun's group - FULL Baowolf - 2008-05-05 4:47 PM So no that I have been healthy for over 24 hours... who is doing what runs or tri's where in June? It is amazing to be able to eat like a sandwhich and to have fairly not fuzzy mental thought processes unaffected by sleep deprivation and illness. And no snow on the ground today is kind of exciting, perhapse spring is here. June 1st Reston Sprint Tri 400m pool swim, 12mi ride, 3.1 mile run. http://www.restonsprinttri.org/ Sticking with the pool swims for now. It is nice we have so many options in our area, I don't have to drive very far to do these. |
| 2008-05-05 6:32 PM in reply to: #1383389 |
Champion 9060 Charlottesville, Virginia | Subject: RE: swbkrun's group - FULL sdalessio - 2008-05-05 7:30 PM Baowolf - 2008-05-05 4:47 PM So no that I have been healthy for over 24 hours... who is doing what runs or tri's where in June? It is amazing to be able to eat like a sandwhich and to have fairly not fuzzy mental thought processes unaffected by sleep deprivation and illness. And no snow on the ground today is kind of exciting, perhapse spring is here. June 1st Reston Sprint Tri 400m pool swim, 12mi ride, 3.1 mile run. http://www.restonsprinttri.org/ Sticking with the pool swims for now. It is nice we have so many options in our area, I don't have to drive very far to do these. LOL, my wife did it to me again, she logs into my computer and leaves herself logged in.... I don't realize it and end up posting something. |
| 2008-05-05 9:31 PM in reply to: #1383025 |
Member 34 Dallas | Subject: RE: swbkrun's group - FULL tahrens - 2008-05-05 3:48 PM Redknight - 2008-05-05 4:46 PM WOW! LOOK AT ME! I DID IT! AND IT ONLY TOOK 5 MONTHS! Thanks Rob. I feel like such an idiot!tahrens - 2008-05-05 4:39 PM I have a stupid question. How do you reply to a message where the original message stays on the screen and the drop down vertical line directs the reader to your new comments? Everyone else seems to know how to do it but me! When I hit the Reply tab directly on the message I want to reply to, it still shows up as a new entry. HELP!!!! Use the Quote button located at the top of person's thread you are relpying to. haha....don't feel bad....it took me a while to figure this out too. |
| 2008-05-05 9:44 PM in reply to: #1381749 |
Member 31 | Subject: RE: swbkrun's group - FULL tahrens - 2008-05-05 7:10 AM The tri shorts are nice because they do give you some padding on the bike, without acting like a diaper in the pool.. Pearl Izumi has some decently priced stuff. But don't I remember you said you had a tri suit? Ok, so I do have a tri suit, but I didn't practice in it, so I didn't want to use it on Saturday. I was actually kinda nervous to wear it...a full spandex outfit! But I gotta get over that someday soon, eh? Oh yeah, and thanks for teaching me how to use the "quote" button. I've been wondering that!  |
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