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Melon Presser ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Plattyfoot--I agree with Lagnar, your rides will only go up from here Lagnar--great to see you again, and super congrats on your Magic Mile! that sounds like a Galloway thing, is it? Mike--yay for wetsuits! Also if it feels like there's resistance in the shoulders, make sure you're pulling it on up very tight in the crotch so there's plenty of room in the torso |
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Champion ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() http://sharing.theflip.com/session/a510bbc232d49ba5b8b55a1becdf33ec/video/68934621 Video of a manatee swimming. Slow and awkward, yet surprisingly fast. |
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Veteran ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() pga_mike - 2011-03-05 6:01 PM http://sharing.theflip.com/session/a510bbc232d49ba5b8b55a1becdf33ec/video/68934621 Video of a manatee swimming. Slow and awkward, yet surprisingly fast. Nice videos - I noticed that there was feedback from someone - what's happening there? Are you uploading them to a coach? |
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Melon Presser ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Hiya Manatees! As we move into racing season (for most of us), you'll no doubt be interested in discount gear If you watch closeouts/sales on these sites, you'll probably find great bargains if you're not too fussy about models/colors. sportsbasement.com
That said, I did my first tri in running shorts that had a compression liner, and a (cotton!) sports bra. And I've seen all sorts of gear at triathlons, so really, whatever you have (if you can stand to cycle/run in it wet) will do. |
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Melon Presser ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() And a huuuuuuge Manatee *HIGH FLIPPER* to Lynn for doing her first tri of the season!!! Bike chain congrats |
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Master ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() pga_mike - 2011-03-05 5:01 PM http://sharing.theflip.com/session/a510bbc232d49ba5b8b55a1becdf33ec/video/68934621 Video of a manatee swimming. Slow and awkward, yet surprisingly fast. So I click the link expecting to find some big gray mammal in murky or clear water flipping around and what do I find? A real like not-so-big Mike swimming laps with lots of great feedback and comments. Very cool. Have you found it helpful to see yourself swim? I"ve had my husband video me at the lake we visit in the summer but you can't see the kick and breathing, etc. Would you recommend this? Nice job! |
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Master ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() TriAya - 2011-03-07 9:45 AM And a huuuuuuge Manatee *HIGH FLIPPER* to Lynn for doing her first tri of the season!!! Bike chain congrats Yes, thanks! I did my first tri and we were out in force, triathletes, that is. I think there were 900 in this int'l distance. I'll get a race report up and link it in case anyone is interested. And, Yanti knows how to do stuff on a budget, yet with style and grace, right chickie? {{{Melon Press}}} Also I deliberately replied to the message with quote so I could see the shimmering chain ring star some more! ![]() |
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Melon Presser ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() lmscozz - 2011-03-08 2:19 AM TriAya - 2011-03-07 9:45 AM And a huuuuuuge Manatee *HIGH FLIPPER* to Lynn for doing her first tri of the season!!! Bike chain congrats And, Yanti knows how to do stuff on a budget, yet with style and grace, right chickie? {{{Melon Press}}} Also I deliberately replied to the message with quote so I could see the shimmering chain ring star some more! ![]() and yet one more for the Gipper I'm not sure I'd call those orange-and-yellow camel-toe tri shorts "style and grace" but damn at $10 they were cheap and they lasted forever, lotta biking and running in those. Too bad none of my workout partners wanted to be seen with me. |
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Melon Presser ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() aaaand ... here's the link to Lynn's race report. She is one SPEEDY lady! http://www.beginnertriathlete.com/discussion/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=244065&posts=2&start=1 |
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Veteran ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Aaaack! T minus 12 days to Tri for the Cure! |
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Melon Presser ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() crystalashworth - 2011-03-09 3:28 AM Aaaack! T minus 12 days to Tri for the Cure! You'll be fine! Treat it as a sightseeing tour if you need to. FUN + FINISH = awesome. soooo ... whatcha gonna wear? |
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Veteran ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() TriAya - 2011-03-08 12:51 PM crystalashworth - 2011-03-09 3:28 AM Aaaack! T minus 12 days to Tri for the Cure! You'll be fine! Treat it as a sightseeing tour if you need to. FUN + FINISH = awesome. soooo ... whatcha gonna wear? My Zoot Swimsuit that I got on clearance at REI - and then when I get to T1 I'm going to throw some running shorts on. That's about it. Oh...and some running shoes. |
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Veteran ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() lmscozz - 2011-03-07 12:19 PM TriAya - 2011-03-07 9:45 AM And a huuuuuuge Manatee *HIGH FLIPPER* to Lynn for doing her first tri of the season!!! Bike chain congrats Yes, thanks! I did my first tri and we were out in force, triathletes, that is. I think there were 900 in this int'l distance. I'll get a race report up and link it in case anyone is interested. And, Yanti knows how to do stuff on a budget, yet with style and grace, right chickie? {{{Melon Press}}} Also I deliberately replied to the message with quote so I could see the shimmering chain ring star some more! ![]()
Way to go Lynn!! Loved the race report - you are an inspiration to me! |
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Master ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() crystalashworth - 2011-03-08 12:36 PM Sounds like you're good to go Crystal. I would recommend getting some yankz for your running shoes, even if just for T2. I didn't have them in my running shoes once and REALLY regretted it. Yankz are those stretchy shoelaces that you don't have to tie on and you can just slip your foot in your shoes, just in case someone didn't know. Like I didn't when I first started all this crazy tri stuff. TriAya - 2011-03-08 12:51 PM crystalashworth - 2011-03-09 3:28 AM Aaaack! T minus 12 days to Tri for the Cure! You'll be fine! Treat it as a sightseeing tour if you need to. FUN + FINISH = awesome. soooo ... whatcha gonna wear? My Zoot Swimsuit that I got on clearance at REI - and then when I get to T1 I'm going to throw some running shorts on. That's about it. Oh...and some running shoes. |
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Veteran ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Ash Wednesday & first day of lent. Gave up meat (not fish) and will try to improve myself by finally starting to make sure I get up EVERY day during lent before work to work out. Even rest days can include some yoga or stretching. So - 1st day today. Got up at 4am, drove the ~45 minutes to the pool to get the workout I missed yesterday (another story) - all ready to be there at 5 so I can get a lane, get done, and still get to work a little early. Note that the pool is ~2 minutes from work, so not really out of the way like it appears. Pool does not open until 5:30 and unable to get full hour in water before going to work - uggg. New activity for lent: PLAN BETTER. |
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Veteran ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() lmscozz - 2011-03-08 6:10 PM crystalashworth - 2011-03-08 12:36 PM Sounds like you're good to go Crystal. I would recommend getting some yankz for your running shoes, even if just for T2. I didn't have them in my running shoes once and REALLY regretted it. Yankz are those stretchy shoelaces that you don't have to tie on and you can just slip your foot in your shoes, just in case someone didn't know. Like I didn't when I first started all this crazy tri stuff. TriAya - 2011-03-08 12:51 PM crystalashworth - 2011-03-09 3:28 AM Aaaack! T minus 12 days to Tri for the Cure! You'll be fine! Treat it as a sightseeing tour if you need to. FUN + FINISH = awesome. soooo ... whatcha gonna wear? My Zoot Swimsuit that I got on clearance at REI - and then when I get to T1 I'm going to throw some running shorts on. That's about it. Oh...and some running shoes. Oooh - good advice! I hadn't heard about Yankz. So, I have on my list to pick up: -Body Glide -Socks that are NOT cotton -Yankz -Bike Helmet (No I don't have one yet! AAAH! - any bike riding has been done indoors to this point guess I better get outside!) -Wicking sports bra |
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Veteran ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Took a trip to Target to pick a booster seat for my little one, but ended up with: -Bike Helmet -Non-Cotton socks -Sports Bra -Running Shorts -Water bottle holder thingie for my bike (anyone know how the heck I"m supposed to put it on?) |
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Veteran![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() crystalashworth - 2011-03-09 1:50 PM Took a trip to Target to pick a booster seat for my little one, but ended up with: -Bike Helmet -Non-Cotton socks -Sports Bra -Running Shorts -Water bottle holder thingie for my bike (anyone know how the heck I"m supposed to put it on?)
Awesome Crystal!! I love buying tri gear. It gets me so exited about the race season. Now that you have your stuff, DON'T FORGET TO ACTUALLY BRING THEM TO THE RACE! I had people tell me they drove to the race only to forget their helmet, or running shoes, ect. Pack all your stuff the night before and have it by the front door. And....don't forget to bring your bike. I remember my first triathlon. It was a blast. TriAya is right. Don't stress over the race, just have fun and take it all in. There will be plenty of first timers. Can't wait to hear about it. |
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Veteran![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Crystal, about the water bottle thing. Hmm, does it look like it needs to be screwed on? Maybe you can take it to a local bike shop. I'm sure they'll put it on for you. Probably would only take them a minute. Good luck. I'm exited!!! I have my first triathlon swim clinic this Sunday. I'm looking forward to getting some feedback on my swimming. |
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Veteran ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() So this morning I went to the gym to do my run and planned to go for a swim. Right after I finished running, one of staff members came in inviting me to a foam rolling clinic (they had set it up for the tri training group, but only one person showed). I spent 1 1/2 hours learning how to use a foam roller and tennis ball ~ it was so wonderful (in a very painful way!). I've played around with a foam roller, but it was nice to learn how to use it better and the training was geared towards those training for triathlons. |
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Veteran ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() cggale - 2011-03-10 7:04 AM Crystal, about the water bottle thing. Hmm, does it look like it needs to be screwed on? Maybe you can take it to a local bike shop. I'm sure they'll put it on for you. Probably would only take them a minute. Good luck. I'm exited!!! I have my first triathlon swim clinic this Sunday. I'm looking forward to getting some feedback on my swimming. Thanks Claire - I have to pick up my bike from the bike shop (I had them do a basic tune up) anyway, so maybe I'll ask them if they can throw it on while I'm there. And thanks for the advice in your other post - about not forgetting things! I'm a total checklist person, so I will have a checklist printed and ready to go so that I don't forget anything (hopefully). I don't have a cool triathlon specific bag - just a regular old gym bag. Will that be OK? And good luck on your first swim clinic coming up - let me know how it goes! Edited by crystalashworth 2011-03-10 2:25 PM |
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Veteran ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Hi All! I am trying to hang in there - I have had jury dity for the past four days and it has been brutal. Alot of doing nothing can really drain your battery! I am soooo beat but happy its over! To help me get back in the groove I am going to a Tri expo on Saturday and participating in a clinic for first timers- should be interesting. They also have a zillion seminars but none of the topics cover the magical solution to my f&f(fatness and frustration) so am hoping I can at least score some cool swag - a girl can never have too many water botttles! |
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Master ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() bluwatersoul - 2011-03-10 2:02 PM Hi All! I am trying to hang in there - I have had jury dity for the past four days and it has been brutal. Alot of doing nothing can really drain your battery! I am soooo beat but happy its over! To help me get back in the groove I am going to a Tri expo on Saturday and participating in a clinic for first timers- should be interesting. They also have a zillion seminars but none of the topics cover the magical solution to my f&f(fatness and frustration) so am hoping I can at least score some cool swag - a girl can never have too many water botttles! Jury duty -- BOO! (But you did your civic duty) Cool Swag -- Yea!!! |
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Veteran![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() crystalashworth - 2011-03-10 2:24 PM cggale - 2011-03-10 7:04 AM Crystal, about the water bottle thing. Hmm, does it look like it needs to be screwed on? Maybe you can take it to a local bike shop. I'm sure they'll put it on for you. Probably would only take them a minute. Good luck. I'm exited!!! I have my first triathlon swim clinic this Sunday. I'm looking forward to getting some feedback on my swimming. Thanks Claire - I have to pick up my bike from the bike shop (I had them do a basic tune up) anyway, so maybe I'll ask them if they can throw it on while I'm there. And thanks for the advice in your other post - about not forgetting things! I'm a total checklist person, so I will have a checklist printed and ready to go so that I don't forget anything (hopefully). I don't have a cool triathlon specific bag - just a regular old gym bag. Will that be OK? And good luck on your first swim clinic coming up - let me know how it goes! A regular gym bag is great to use. I use an old duffle bag that I've had for 20 years. It's functional and if it gets wet or dirty...who cares. |
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Master ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Here's an article from slowtwitch.com about swimming and the kick and how it helps with your swimming: http://www.slowtwitch.com/Training/Swimming/Kicking_is_not_only_for_propulsion_1937.html Click on some of the video links in the article for some interesting information, too. Thoughts are going out to citizens of Japan right now. How are you doing Missy? (in NZ) |
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