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Hello to the group, My name is Tracy (male) I'm a 45 year old school teacher near Kansas City. I have been working the last few years to keep myself in some sort of shape mostly to avoid the assorted health problems that my genes have in store for me later in life. Last summer I was reading an article at the dentist office about triathlon and decided I would like to try it. I have not run any yet. I did attend one to watch how things are done and was blown away by the level of fitness of most of the competitors. I started training in earnest in August and joined this site and started logging workouts Sept. 1st. I have made quite a bit of progress and have done some base line run throughs for a sprint level event. I did run 1 5k back in Oct. but that has been my only race of any sort in 15 years. I try to train an hour a day 5 of 7 days but winter is here and my lungs don't allow me to run or bike in cold weather without coughing for days on end. So I have been spending quite a bit of time in the pool. Oh and I guess as a starting place for advice, I borrowed a mountain bike from my girlfriend just to have something to pedal (ave speed 12mph) so I am looking for suggestions about buying a used road bike of enough quality to get me some more speed there. I'm pretty sure that better equipment would help that area greatly. I'm able to run 5 mile base workouts without much pain 6 + is my breakdown point right now. I taught myself how to swim freestyle using youtube vids, I'm up to mile workouts of either 4x400 or 2x800 (I know the math is not exact). Also if anyone knows of indoor triathlon events in Jan/Feb in Missouri or Kansas please let me know.

Oh, an I hope you all are having a wonderful Christmas day!

kkcbelle - 2012-12-24 11:05 PM

fattyfatfat - 2012-12-24 6:36 PM

I'm glad you give Santa good beer!!!

Who decided to leave that asparagus? and which one of you ate it that way?

Hi Tracy!  My recommendation would be to go to your local bike shop and have someone do a basic measurement to determine the size of frame you need for your new ride.  Depending on how much you want to spend, you can look for that size used and then take it into your LBS to get fit to you.  It may require a few new parts to get it perfect, but it really is the key to comfort and speed.

What do you mean when you hit 6m you are in pain? aerobic? or physical?  

Merry Christmas!!! Great to see more new folks, and welcome back to the old!

It's a very nontraditional Christmas for us this year, but fabulous just the same. I'm spending the holiday at the Oregon Coast with both my daughters, son-in-law, and grandson. No tree, stockings, or gifts this year (except a few for my grandson), but lots of beach and family time.  After the year we have all had it's wonderful to just hang out, relax, and laugh! 

Have a fantastic Christmas everyone! Hope Santa brought you just what you wanted.

Brian- I did the Columbia Gorge Marathon in 2010. I am a fan of the hills and love the scenic courses, so it is one of my favorites. I haven't done Pacific Crest before, but have wanted to for about 5 years. Our new location and Rev3 Portland being canceled this year has made it the perfect time to get it done.

John- Love the layout for Santa. Awesome!

If anyone has any thoughts on my post to the BT Gear Forum (link below) I'd appreciate you looking at it and providing any insight.  It is a tech question....THX

Shimano 105 Triple Crankset vs. FSA SK-L Triple (Compatibility & preference Question)

http://www.beginnertriathlete.com/discussion/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=472397&posts=1#M4547530

Roni...I actually liked the Columbia Gorge Course as well.  Very scenic.  For Pacific Crest Long Course...Be prepared for anything on the Bike.  Last year they had to modify the Bike Course due to the weather (snow and very cold).  The year I did it it was a real nice day, and we rode past 8 foot snow banks on the side of the road which was pretty cool. I was actually thinking about doing the Long Course Bike Ride offered that weekend.

Off for a 45 min. run (IN THE RAIN).

I checked my heart rate again this morning.  I wet it a little prior to running.  It was the highest at the start 187.  The next split is was back down to 157 and throughout my run it was in the 157 - 164 range.

Merry Christmas,

Anyone else get some good tri stuff this year.  I found two pair of PI cycling gloves under the tree.  One pair short white and a pair of screaming yellow winter gloves.  Whoo hoo.  Someone thinks I've been good this year.

How does a new years polar bear dash or plunge sound?  Or it might have to be a polar beer drink and chip dunk.  Just saying, I will run for beer.  The farther the run the better it tastes. 

I've not completed my race plans for 2013.  Promise to update my sig line when I do. 
Thats my first pledge.  My second is to keep my training logs up to date, starting yesterday.

Regards,
Fit

Merry Christmas to all!  It is super rainy and pretty miserable today, but I did finally get my running shoes on and took Ripley out to the lake before the skies opened up.  

Thankful that my angel was looking out for us.  

Over the river and through the woods to Mom's house we go!  Enjoy this special holiday with the ones you love.

Drew--Sorry you were stuck in AK today.  I can think of worse things that indulging in chocolate though .   I do know what you mean about nothing being open.  Since we did our Xmas on the 22nd we were searching around for something to grill on Paul's new EGG, but no grocery store was open.  Boo.  We ended up buying a frozen pizza at Walgreens.

Manny--welcome to the group! It sounds like you have a good plan for '13!

I am guessing things will get back to normal in the MG in a couple of days as people come back from the Holidays. Prepare, tomorrow is Wednesday's question coming at you!

PS.  If you feel up for it, can you include your name in your signature line?  with so many new people it will be the easiest way to get to know each other quickly.

Where can I find more info on those videos?

I'd also recommending the swimsmooth website, huge amount of free information there and they've just released a book.

Hello fellow Maritimer!! I'm looking forward to tryign for Epic Dartmouth, going to try for the IRON distance..also there is one in my backyard in Pictou County..Good luck with the training!! 

PS Go BRONCOS GO!!!

Sill have that Christmas spirit?  are you going to put it to good use by racing this weekend?  if so, tell us about it! what's your strategy to get to that finish line fast?

And with New Year's around the corner, take the time to reflect on the season.  what was your single greatest accomplishment? What did you learn?

For the new peeps, I post the race question every Wednesday so you can start thinking about your plans and to get you excited.  There is usually a second question for those of us on the sidelines.

fattyfatfat - 2012-12-24 9:36 PM

I love Santa's goodies  Very thoughtful!

Merry Christmas everyone!! I hope everyone is healthy and enjoying family.

Still looking for more?   Lurker for a while now, time to dip my toes in the water. 

I'll post a Bio when I get home tonight, at work right now.

--Zac