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Thanks, Mo. The watch I am currently using is a very old Timex Ironman watch (8-lap memory only, yikes!) I was definitely thinking of upgrading to a newer Timex Ironman. I was just curious if there was anyone in the group using anything else, just to see the pros and cons of other watches. Thank you, as always!

K

I agree with Momo. After many years of doing nothing but recreational swimming I obtained a Total Immersion DVD. It was.....ok, then I signed up for a swim clinic with  TI trained coach who helped the entire class understand our flaws and teach us proper technique. Now the DVD helps because I understand what they are trying to teach. I didn't know what I was missing/doing wrong until I completed the class. I would really recommend trying to find a coach or swim class/clinic where you can get some specific instruction. Master's classes can be helpful, but a little intimidating. Something about swimming 3-4,000m during the workout at lightning speed is...not my cup of tea(yet). You can also ask members of your local tri club for a good recommendation on a swim coach.

GumbleX, do you use a Garmin 405? I got myself one when I started running again and I absolutely love it BUT I would never take mine into the water either!

K

Good Morning Everyone!

Regarding Mo`s January Challenge, I have put together an Excel spreadsheet to help myself countdown how many swim, bike and run distances I have to complete per week to reach the goals set for us. The spreadsheet is highly customizable, as to the weekly distances and all that you have to do is modify the ‘Weekly Goal’ cells, per discipline and make sure that you put in your daily totals. The spreadsheet automatically carries over any outstanding distances to the next week.

If anyone would be interested in using the spreadsheet or even if you just want to take a look at it, I am more than happy to e-mail it to you. If you would send me a PM with your e-mail address, I will send it on.

Kristin

All the Garmin watches are really solid products. I used my dad`s Forerunner 301 before I bought my 405.

Mo, do you use the foot pod with your Garmin? I have been eyeing it on the Garmin website for ages. Since, the weather has forced me inside more often these days, the foot pod seems even more appealing. If ou do use it, is it worth the $$$?

I'm thinking about a masters class....so as a "newbie" I should be intimidated? Will I be blown away? 

I have the FR 50 which uses the foot pod.  It is "pre-calibrated" pretty accurately right out of the box, (w/in a few 1/100s),  so I wouldn't be too concerned if it will be a while before you can re-calibrate exactly to your stride.  There are plenty of reviews, similar experiences noted if you Google the FR 50 reviews.

I agree regarding the e-bay suggestion.  That's where I got mine and it's been great.

Good luck!

Calibration is easy as long as you don't act like a typical male and try to do it without reading the instructions! 

 It was very simple if I had just followed the instructions the first time!

The challenge so far has been really great! I don't think that I will have any issue completing the goals.

I feel a little silly for asking, but what exactly would be some good small goals to consider when doing a challenge like this? I have increased the distances somewhat and I have been trying to improve on the number of days that I swim but I would be interested to hear if anyone else is doing something different?

I do like the idea of getting more variety in my swim-bike-run workouts. Any advice on how to do that would  be appreciated.

Kristin