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Morning all!

So. I am going to take a break from the pool.....COMPLETELY. It is frustrating me to no end to see no improvements so I am gonna walk away for a while. And research a good swim coach. Someone who really can make me into aqaugirl. 
But for now I am gonna be a land mammal........... 

Mike trying it out first is VERY wise. You really need to see if it fits right, and get used to how it feels to swim in a wetsuit if you are not used to it.
Be sure to get it on right as well........... this is not as silly as it sounds.  A newbie mistake is to not spend enough time pulling it up as far as possible in the crotch area and then having it tug down on your shoulders. Less of an issue with a sleeveless suit but still........

Thanks Helen - good advice.  My only experience in a wetsuit is surfing and its been years.  Never swam in one-

Usually should start a new thread before 100 pages are reached.  Ask D001 about it and she can probably be more elaborate.

What do you think, should I make a road bike or a tri bike?  This year will be sprints and 1 Oly, next year will be 1 sprint, 2 Oly and 2 HIM.  I will definitely want a tri bike for my next season so should I just go with that off the start?  My biking experience is...well there isn't any lol, BUT I'm definitely a go-getter and willing to learn.  I know "how" to ride a bike but have not really been on one in about 10 years or so (except for an embarrassing 15min. episode last year).  Should I build a road bike then convert it to a tri-bike, can you even do that?  I'm going to be getting a few extra funds for this project so $$ is less of an issue now.  Thanks in advance for any info!

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Thanks Bopper for the info, I'll be asking my LBS some questions now. 

Sorry to do this to you guys but here are some question that have been rolling around in my head lately:

Do I have to tape my handle bars?  Why?

How difficult is it to change gears?  I am reading a book "Triathlon: Start to Finish" and they seem to spend a lot of time saying "make sure you...before a corner", "becarefull of...going down a hill", etc. when it comes to switching gears otherwise you're chain jumps off.  Is there any rules that are easy to follow for biking beginners when it comes to switching gears?  Also, what is a big ring/little ring? 

I do have more questions but am going to try doing a bit of research first and if I'm still confused will be back asking more.
(Thanks for the patience)

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Edited by Bopper 2010-03-25 6:17 PM

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Thank you, Helen, for the invitation!  Had a great day running and I am feeling more positive now.  i can do this!

Kevin has given you GREAT.....REALLY great info...he is so wise!!! I will say though, that I would go with a tri bike right from the begining. I purchased a road bike first and adapted it with aerobars, a year later I bought a tri bike. I almost never ride my road bike. I do think this is a personal prefrence. Take the extra money ( not spent on 2 bikes) and spend it on other cool tri stuff. Shopping is the fourth sport of triathlon!!!

Welcome to the group!!!!

Hows the biking going for everyone?????

Good Morning Everyone,

Welcome to the group Shelly. 

The biking is going well, recovery week for me.  I have one more ride scheduled for sunday.  Will that still be in the competition?  I had to put the bike back on the trainer due to life and cold weather again.  I'm hoping to get back outside soon.  I hadn't realized what a difference indoor and outdoor rides were for me until this year.  I'm also waiting for a calm day to get a better comparison.  It's been so windy. 

The lanes were out of the pool this morning.  It was good to swim with a little turbulance. 

Helen, are you turning into a duathlete?  Land Mammal? 
Happy Friday!!!

Take care Kevin, hope you are back to full speed soon.
Kelly

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Edited by aquagirl 2010-03-26 8:50 AM

YES YOU CAN!!! 

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I wish I had never gotten a road bike. Bought my tri bike about 18 months after my road bike and now, same as Marianne I NEVER ever use the roadie.  
Now having said that because of my odd hours I am not into group riding. I ride either alone or with one friend who is also on a tri bike. 
I will probably sell the road bike and maybe use the $$ to get a Computrainer or a Powertap.......... 

Its -20C here this morning. 
So effing ridiculous........my lungs ae NOT happy with the abrupt change in temperature.
I may ....gasp.......go run on the treadmill in the stoopid gym.
 

For a while I will be a land mammal. Need to walk away from the water for a while since its so frustrating for me. 
If it ain't fun I refuse to do it....this IS supposed to be a hobby after all right?? 

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Helen,

I think sometimes it is good to walk away for a little bit. When you come back, you will have a fresh perspective and more patience. Swimming is my strongest of the sports but I have learned so many things from my swim coach and I have only been seeing her for a couple of months. I highly recommend getting a coach!!!

I got to come home early from work today!!!!! I sat down on the couch at 4p.m. and woke up 2.5 hours later!!!! Guess I needed a nap.

I have two races this weekend. Saturday is an Urban Dare. It's like the Amazing Race for a day. I did it a few months ago in Tucson, but tomorrow is in Phoenix. It's a blast.

Sunday is my first tri of the season!!!! I am just planning on finishing and having a good time as my training has been sporadic the last few months.

Hope everyone has a great weekend!!

Umm..yeah....working with the fourth coach now............do you SEE why i am frustrated!!! i have been coached all along.
OK.......swim rant off........

Thanks for all the welcomes!  I am looking forward to a longer run tomorrow.  I have a 5K race in one week.  Any advice?  I did one on Jan. 1st to start me off and time was 31 minutes.  I'd like to be below 29 minutes this time.  I'm pretty sure I can.

and hey!  I bought myself a new pair of running shorts (shorts!!!  I feel somewhat ok showing my legs for the first time in years!) and I have moved down from xL to L.  Even tried on a medium.  They fit, but were just weren't as comfy as the Large.  I also have lost 2 pounds since starting to track my meals.

Have a great weekend!