TriAya's Group: SHUT like dog on steak, sorry! (Page 6)

Good morning, all!  All this talk about new running shoes made my feet jealous, so I went and bought some new ones last night (I had a coupon!).  Bought the same ones that I had, which I looooove.  I don't think they will be ready to run the 12k on Sunday, but I will try them out tomorrow on my scheduled run.  I am signing up for a Jan. 1 5k as a "Clydesdale" (where's the Athenas?) and the race ends with a jump into frigid Lake Washington. Sorry if this is repeat info, I am just freaking out that I am actually going to do that.  LW is cold in the summer, for pete's sake!! 

I like Sally Edwards' books, too.  I highly recommend Jayne Williams' "Slow, Fat Triathlete" as well.  It really helped me feel ok about getting out there  to compete even though I wasn't 125 pounds of solid muscle.    She's a member of BT and posts a lot in the Clydes/Athena thread.

Note to self: Don't roller blade with leslie, she may be dangerous. LOL

This is one prolific group!   

No worries (yet). . . my goal is to LEARN how to skate this year. You could still get away from me at this point. And it's roller skating for the roller derby! (www.ratcityrollergirls.com) I roller bladed once in college and fell flat on my chest. Well, not flat. It was embarrassing!!

This is one prolific group! I love it! I lurk on here and don't have as much time to post as I would like due to my kids (yes, I blame them for everything....they can go to therapy to deal with that in a few years. Just kidding). Luckily they love the gym daycare so I can usually get there when I need to. Made it twice today, once to swim, once to spin! Gonna try my new shoes tomorrow. Yay!

hmmmm, funny thing - that seems to be a common theme on the threads that I post in. how is it that I keep finding all the chatty people on BT?

LOL

No worries (yet).  . . my goal is to LEARN how to skate this year.  You could still get away from me at this point.  And it's roller skating for the roller derby! (www.ratcityrollergirls.com)  I roller bladed once in college and fell flat on my chest.  Well, not flat.  It was embarrassing!!

Hi, fellow manatees! (I'm sorry, I just can't get that out of my head!)

Beth is our resident Dr. Swim. Her advice is brilliant, well-resourced, and grounded in foundation-to-top experience.

Erin, you have a few other options. Of course if you have the dough, ideally, you'd go ahead and snag a private swim coach, take a Total Immersion (or similar) swim clinic, etc. As a stopgap measure, you could ravenously read everything Beth links you to, snag a used TI book/DVD, pester the lifeguards to see who's a sympathetic soul and competitive swimmer who could critique your stroke, or have someone take a few lengths' worth of video of you swimming and post it here for our review.

Also, Judi (zipp1 of our Puddings team) has had a lot of success with a system; but I forgot which one, so you should post there and ask.

Because you are special and very lucky. 

Renee  Great news about the running shoes! Makes a huge difference, doesn't it?  I still hate running, but now at least my feet feel good. 

 I plan on swimming freestyle throughout the swim.  I will be MUCH faster if I stay with freestyle (I'm a slow breaststroker).  I've heard that the majority of racers walk at least some portion of the run...I'm sure that I will be.

Good morning, all!  All this talk about new running shoes made my feet jealous, so I went and bought some new ones last night (I had a coupon!).  Bought the same ones that I had, which I looooove.  I don't think they will be ready to run the 12k on Sunday, but I will try them out tomorrow on my scheduled run.  I am signing up for a Jan. 1 5k as a "Clydesdale" (where's the Athenas?) and the race ends with a jump into frigid Lake Washington. Sorry if this is repeat info, I am just freaking out that I am actually going to do that.  LW is cold in the summer, for pete's sake!! 

I like Sally Edwards' books, too.  I highly recommend Jayne Williams' "Slow, Fat Triathlete" as well.  It really helped me feel ok about getting out there  to compete even though I wasn't 125 pounds of solid muscle.    She's a member of BT and posts a lot in the Clydes/Athena thread.

rreischl - 2007-12-13 12:03 AM Ok you guys - I'm convinced Will do just as soon as I run next! Will get back to you Renee

nicely done Will, I think your post was the one that tipped the scale

be sure to let us know how it goes!