Girl Passing on Left (FULL) (Page 5)

Can I just say that you guys rock! I am sitting on the couch wrapped in a blanket in front of the fireplace with -20C (-5F) temps outside and just enjoying all of the posts. All this positive energy is so awesome! My fingers and toes are uncrossed and I am thrilled to be a part of of the GPOL group...reminds me of a great shirt my sister bought me - "I don't chase boys, I pass them" (the exception for me of course is in the pool)

Temps in Calgary are looking like they are finally warming up; today was the warmest (-16C) we have been in over a week! Though I did manage to layer up and throw some booties on the dog to get out for an easy run. I love it when the snow crunches under your feet! (And yes- my dog wears boots...his poor paws get too cold otherwise).  

Thanks for the tip on the GU sale! Loving the chocolate mint...and lemon-lime is a new fave too. Unfortunately, sometimes the logistics of shipping to Canada aren't always great but I try to make a point of stocking up if I am in the US for a visit or else it works well that my sister becomes my US mailing address.

Always up for a challenge! I am also a big believer in core stability. When you are reaching for every last ounce at the end of a race...you'd be surprised at how much you will rely on your core to help you keep your form and keep it together. A friend of mine was lucky enough to have a week at the Athlete Performance Institute in AZ and it made us both fans of the ways of Mark Verstegen. A link to some articles and exercises: http://www.coreperformance.com/movement/article/ 

Anyhoooo I think the hubby wants to challenge me in MarioKart...not really much of a challenge though- I don't know which is worse my swimming or my MarioKart-ing?!

I second Amy on using your local bike shop- they can give you tons of info about sizing, accessories, and composition.

If you want an estimate of your frame size....this website gives some info about sizing: http://www.coloradocyclist.com/bikefit/#properframesize 

Happy bike shopping!

Yvonne

Kurls26 - 2008-12-23 8:20 PM okay I know Julie said I don't need to go out and purchase a bike right away, but I've been stalking Ebay and Craigslist and have found some accessories and equipment I will eventually need at a very reasonable price.  Ex: a woman is selling her CycleOps Fluid2 for $200 and Im sure I could talk her down....There are a few bikes on Craigslist, but I have NO IDEA where to begin. What type of frame. aluminum, carbon fiber?!! Im assuming cm is the height of the frame?! I need a triathlon dictionary!!  Newbie here..its okay to laugh  Any input would be great!!

look at the one I have on ebay....it is ending tomorrow...search for a fuji newest and then look for my user name...julee650... it just may fit you...only $450...it is a 50 cm. was a males bike but small male! I fit on it fine and I am 5'6"-5'7".

Hi Yvonne, I have to add you to the list...sorry bout that.

it definitely makes for a tougher finish...but is doable...sorry that is the mtn biker in me talking! but Monica if you can afford to get a new bike you should it will take minutes off your bike times.

sorry, I am wrapping gifts, building a fire, letting the dog in and out (there seems to be a raccoon bunch that are arguing and has peaked my dogs interest, baking cookies, decorating the tree and cleaning! oh yeah, drinking wine...but I can not find my wine glass...will have to check next to the fire, by the back door, near the oven...well you get it! oh yeah not to say that I am on facebook, buying a few items on ebay and hoping to catch up with you....

GEE IM TIRED!

man you have been all over the place.....should I feel stalked...LOL~!

Hi All we are at 15...is this where we stop? do you think this is a good number? let me know your thoughts!! HAVE A GOOD EVENING!

Any space left? I'm no longer a beginner but I still have a lot to learn. Running is my limiter. I've never run beyond 4.4 miles but I'm planning on doing my first Oly distance tri this summer. I can use all the help I can get with getting my running up for the challenge.

Nicole

I think you should go for it! Tons of support from this group and you are sounding super motivated...knowing that the BF is there will also be a good motivator...any chance he might sign up too?!

sign! It is totally within reach if you follow a plan. The 20 weeks plan available here did the trick for me and,as i mentioned in my intro,i am not an athlete.

first cardio challenge:clicking on the "sending entry" button , go girl!!!

Monica...I agree with Yvonne....you will be ready and we will make sure of that! so, go sign up!