Lora's Girls Group of Beginners - CLOSED (Page 4)

Sorry if this turns out to be a double post - I don't think my original response made it.  Aside from completing 3 sprint triathlons this year, I'm hoping this evolves into being able to do some olympic distance races next year. 

Beyond the physical aspect and competing for my own best times, I am looking to make new, active friends.  My husband was ill for a while last year; I realized how small my circle has become and that I need to involve myself in some things that I do for just me.  I work from a home office so this seemed like a good way to add a little more structure to my schedule, continue to improve my fitness and get out and meet some new people.

Tracy,

When you say you feel lost, do you mean you don’t know where or how to start? I find this sport to be a bit maddening because you are juggling 3 different sports, but therein lies the challenge and the fun. There is so much information to wade through, so many plans, so many people offering advice, so many articles on how to improve, and so much GEAR! But, before you can run, you must learn how to walk. I have to remind myself of this often.

I find the beginner training programs on BT to be really helpful because they deal with time rather than distance. It’s a great way to start and to see if you can do the time in all three sports. If you can stick to a regular schedule in about 8 wks, you re-evaluate where you are and how you feel and when you realistically can expect to be ready to race. I’ll tell you this, I was constantly changing my training around trying to find something that worked for me, in fact I still am.

Unfortunately, there is no one size fits all training or nutrition program. Use the plans as a guideline but be prepared to deviate based on your body’s needs and the unexpected stuff that makes up life in general. Just pick a plan that fits your schedule and start.

You have your motivator, you have your goal and now you have this group for support. You will be able to do this. Please try not to compare yourself to anyone else but yourself and your own last best effort. We are all different and so, capable of different things.

Hi everyone,
I have a question about logs and thought I’d post it incase others are wondering the same thing. I’m a bit hesitant to go public with my log because that means anyone has access. I try to be cautious with my personal info online. Would adding everyone in the group as a friend allow all the same access to my logs as going public? I can’t seem to find any info on the site about this.

Thnx

Additionally, I'm re-teaching myself using Total Immersion and other methods from other sites. I don't know if I'm doing it properly but I am starting to feel a difference. I cannot afford a coach right now, not that I have found a local one.

Check out the U.S. Masters Swimming website. I think they have a 'find a coach' link and you plug in your zip. Then there is the American Red Cross, they may have something as well. Check for local triathon clubs too, see what they are doing. You may find they are sponsoring a beginners clinic.