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 2009-06-01 5:46 PM in reply to: #2187688 |
Veteran 144   Ann Arbor, MI |  Subject: RE: 2009 Introduction Threadladybug05 - 2009-06-01 6:34 PM Thanks everyone! You would be surprised how motivating a run in the cemetary can be!! Leah - that's terrific, I will get in touch. I am considering doing the Ludington Lighthouse in August. I would also like to try the Crim but maybe only the 5 or 8k. I think I need the summer to train, guess three weeks was pushing it. I kinda freaked in the swim and it took me 12 min versus 8 min in the pool. Thanks again for the welcome!! I think that's not unusual! I did my swim at HI in 11-12 minutes...and I'm usually 8 minutes for 400 in the pool. Read the threas 'WHOA' and you can read about the folly of me and one other tri newbie!  btw...welcome! |
| 2009-06-02 8:12 AM in reply to: #2187713 |
Veteran 194 Pinckney, MI | Subject: RE: 2009 Introduction Thread slowpoke77 - 2009-06-01 6:46 PM I think that's not unusual! I did my swim at HI in 11-12 minutes...and I'm usually 8 minutes for 400 in the pool. Read the threas 'WHOA' and you can read about the folly of me and one other tri newbie! btw...welcome! I read somewhere that it is very common, almost EXPECTED that you will not come close to your pool times when swimming like distances in open water. I guess it makes sense for several reasons... you don't usually have 40+ other people swimming in your lane at the pool, and you don't have a wall to push off of in the open water (unless you strategically use those 40 other people)  Edit: Plus... don't forget that they tack on the run to T1 onto your actual swim time. ( I just remembered that part) Edited by ethompson 2009-06-02 8:14 AM |
| 2009-06-02 10:15 AM in reply to: #2187688 |
Member 44 Ann Arbor | Subject: RE: 2009 Introduction Thread ladybug05 - 2009-06-01 6:34 PM I am considering doing the Ludington Lighthouse in August. I've also thought about registering for this one, as my parents have a cottage there. I will have (hopefully) completed the three T-Rex series races by then. I'm wondering if anyone has feedback about this race. I have seen some negative comments about 3D races here but being a newb, I have no first-hand experience. |
| 2009-06-02 11:16 AM in reply to: #2073023 |
Member 297 Ann Arbor | Subject: RE: 2009 Introduction Thread I've not done this! Name: Rodolfo Tri History: 1 Oly, 3 Sprints. Last season (Summer 2008) was my first season. Tri Goals for 2009: I'm doing 4 very competitive races this summer. I want to win my age group at least once, and ideally get top three overall at least once. Age group:30-35? Personal: Married, 2 young children, Masters Swim Coach in Ann Arbor part time, Administer the LUCY Program at the Uof Michigan, and I'm going to grad school in Amherst for Union Leadership and Administration. I've been vegan since 1994, and I'm also sXe. There's more about me here: www.umich.edu/~dolfo Area: Ann Arbor |
| 2009-06-02 4:44 PM in reply to: #2073016 |
| New user 2 | Subject: RE: 2009 Introduction Thread Alright, I'm brand new to the Tri world. As in never done one but hoping for later this summer or fall. I recently moved to the Lansing area and am looking to find some fun folks to train with. I have a road bike and mountain bike, and enjoy trail running. Let me know where to go. Also have a bit of interest in maybe getting into the world of adventure racing...??? |
| 2009-06-02 6:30 PM in reply to: #2073016 |
| New user 476 | Subject: RE: 2009 Introduction Thread Hello. I'm new to the whole Tri thing. I'm signed up for my first one at Island Lake in August!!! I decided to go for it as a goal for my better life style and weight loss challenge. I've got a lot of work ahead of me, but I 'm looking forward to crossing that finish line! Jon |
| 2009-06-02 9:09 PM in reply to: #2073016 |
Veteran 194 Pinckney, MI | Subject: RE: 2009 Introduction Thread Welcome Hoff, Jon, There are a lot of folks all over the place in Michigan, and of all levels of greatitude. You will find that often people post up when they are going to be at a certain park or doing a certain ride/run/swim. Feel free to reply and tag along. There are a LOT of knowledgable people here, too. (I'm just barely smart enough to know that I don't know a whole lot about triathlons) Don't be shy about asking ANYTHING. |
| 2009-06-02 9:45 PM in reply to: #2190847 |
Master 1390 Ferndale, MI | Subject: RE: 2009 Introduction Thread ethompson - 2009-06-02 10:09 PM Welcome Hoff, Jon, There are a lot of folks all over the place in Michigan, and of all levels of greatitude. You will find that often people post up when they are going to be at a certain park or doing a certain ride/run/swim. Feel free to reply and tag along. There are a LOT of knowledgable people here, too. (I'm just barely smart enough to know that I don't know a whole lot about triathlons) Don't be shy about asking ANYTHING.And don't be shy about showing up to train with others. For the most part, if there are not others training at your speed, those that show may end up going your speed. We welcome all levels of fitness here. |
| 2009-06-03 6:55 AM in reply to: #2073016 |
Expert 994 Clio, MIchigan | Subject: RE: 2009 Introduction Thread Just wanted to welcome the latest additions to the Michigan crew. I will second what everyone else is saying, you are all more than welcome to join in the training get togethers. Its a blast!! |
| 2009-06-03 10:47 AM in reply to: #2191211 |
Expert 1170 Berkley, MI | Subject: RE: 2009 Introduction Thread Welcome everyone!
We have some amazing peeps here - any questions do not hesitate to ask! |
| 2009-06-05 5:44 AM in reply to: #2190294 |
Champion 5850 Michigan | Subject: RE: 2009 Introduction Thread Hoff - 2009-06-02 5:44 PM Alright, I'm brand new to the Tri world. As in never done one but hoping for later this summer or fall. I recently moved to the Lansing area and am looking to find some fun folks to train with. I have a road bike and mountain bike, and enjoy trail running. Let me know where to go. Also have a bit of interest in maybe getting into the world of adventure racing...???
Hoff, I'm in the Lansing area as well, there are a few of us around. Anytime you wanna trail run or bike let me know!! |
| 2009-06-05 5:45 AM in reply to: #2073016 |
Champion 5850 Michigan | Subject: RE: 2009 Introduction Thread Oh, and welcome others!! Come out and play sometime! |
| 2009-06-05 9:57 AM in reply to: #2073016 |
| New user 2 | Subject: RE: 2009 Introduction Thread Trixie- Where do you usually go to run or ride or what not? I would love to get together with some folks for a ride. I imagine I would be the slow poke of the group however the best way to improve is to train with those faster than yourself so I would jump at the chance to gain any tips from you veterans. |
| 2009-06-14 3:09 PM in reply to: #2073016 |
| 13 | Subject: RE: 2009 Introduction Thread Hi all! My wife and I are both hopelessly addicted to triathlon! I figured we should introduce ourselves instead of just lurking on the forum... Names: Josh and Amanda Not so much "beginner" triathletes - going on our third season (14 races for Josh and 20 for Amanda). Age Group: 30-34 for both, er, I mean 29 for Amanda (women never seem to want to move into that 30 yo category). We're in the Birmingham/Royal Oak area, but don't train outside too much. Maybe we can get into some sort of outdoor routine and join in on some of these forays to IRLA or Kensington sometime. Amanda did her first race of the season today and I'm looking at Island Lake next weekend as my first. We'll also be at Triceritops (the first T-Rex tri) and then up north at East Jordan - 3 races in one week sounds like a lot. I guess that's why it's an addiction... Good luck to everyone in all of their racing endeavors! |
| 2009-06-14 4:48 PM in reply to: #2073016 |
Master 1390 Ferndale, MI | Subject: RE: 2009 Introduction Thread Hi Josh and Amanda! Def. try to make some of the gatherings we do. This really is a great group of people. also, I am in Ferndale, so ping me if you want to do rides, runs, carpool, etc. Did Amanda do Motor City? I was there with my team (Racing Greyhounds) and it could not have been better weather for it! Awesome day! |
| 2009-06-14 5:36 PM in reply to: #2216655 |
Master 1467 Small Town | Subject: RE: 2009 Introduction Thread gir1with1nose - 2009-06-14 5:48 PM I was there with my team (Racing Greyhounds) 1Noser, c'mon, that's a party foul - RACING GREYHOUNDS |
| 2009-07-08 1:48 PM in reply to: #2073016 |
Regular 94 Traverse City, MI | Subject: RE: 2009 Introduction Thread Name: Kyle Tri History: Zero Tri Goals for 2009: Three Olympic Events (July 12th, Aug 23rd, Sept 12th) Other Goals: Metric Century, couple runs (10k, 5k) Age group: 20-24 Personal: I am 24 and new to the sport. I have always wanted to do a triathlon and with a little push I was hooked and am now addicted. I find with my Career path, Network/Server/Project Engineer for an IT Services group, I need the pretty extreme challenge to keep me going. I am excited to be a part of the BT Community. BT - Introduce Yourself Area: Traverse City Edited by lodac 2009-07-08 1:48 PM |
| 2009-07-08 2:06 PM in reply to: #2073016 |
Master 2167 Livonia, MI | Subject: RE: 2009 Introduction Thread Cool...I'll go! Name: Amy Tri History: 3 sprints, 3 olys, 1 HIM Tri Goals for 2009: the main one was the HIM--check! Age group: 35-39 Personal: Never married, no kids (I've manged to escape it so far!! Area: Royal Joke |
)| 2009-07-08 2:55 PM in reply to: #2073016 |
Master 1390 Ferndale, MI | Subject: RE: 2009 Introduction Thread Cool, welcome Kyle and Amy! Kyle, you're too far away, but Amy, you can join us out at Island Lake for Thursday night training. I am in Ferndale, too, so if you want to meet up for a ride, just let me know. |
| 2009-07-08 3:24 PM in reply to: #2073016 |
Master 2167 Livonia, MI | Subject: RE: 2009 Introduction Thread Awesome, what time do you guys meet on Thursdays? Is it just an OWS, or all three disciplines? |
| 2009-07-08 3:50 PM in reply to: #2073016 |
Regular 157 Bay City, MI | Subject: RE: 2009 Introduction Thread Welcome to Michigan BT amy and Kyle! |
| 2009-07-08 5:21 PM in reply to: #2271037 |
Master 1390 Ferndale, MI | Subject: RE: 2009 Introduction Thread noelle1230 - 2009-07-08 4:24 PM Awesome, what time do you guys meet on Thursdays? Is it just an OWS, or all three disciplines? http://www.beginnertriathlete.com/discussion/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=168365&posts=1&start=1 Most get there for the 5:30 jaunt to Trout Lake (if you haven't been there, you need to. Great for OWS). We then will generally at least ride a loop of the park. Sometimes, people will swim/bike/run, but swimming almost always happens. We sometimes get a pretty good sized group out there from BT. I work in Farmington Hills, so I just head there after work, otherwise I'd offer to carpool. |
| 2009-07-08 9:54 PM in reply to: #2073016 |
Member 27 Lansing, MI | Subject: RE: 2009 Introduction Thread Name: Timm Tri History: None Tri Goals for 2009: I want to run a duathlon in Belle Isle in October. We'll see were I go from there. My brother is strongly encouraging me to tackle the dalmac in 2010. That idea scares me. Age group: I'm 28 Personal: I'm married with four beautiful little girls. I rode my bike A LOT right up thru my teenage years and then got away from it. Now I'm very out of shape and a few friends introduced me to BT. I think I'm gonna like it here. Area: Lansing |
| 2009-07-08 10:30 PM in reply to: #2271887 |
Expert 1452 Troy, MI | Subject: RE: 2009 Introduction Thread Welcome Timm! Girlwith1nose and I did the duathlon at Belle Isle last year. It was a lot of fun. Loved that race. Great day, great venue! |
| 2009-07-09 6:05 AM in reply to: #2271887 |
Master 1390 Ferndale, MI | Subject: RE: 2009 Introduction Thread Welcome,Timm, I'm Kimm! We can bond over the many ways others pronounce our names. |
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