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glad you are feeling better Julie....welcome back...we have missed our newest triathlete!

you just wait~ keep up the swimming eventually you will be a fishy and have the best form around!!!!

Offthegrid - 2009-03-18 5:20 PM I SWAM 2,000 YARDS TODAY!!! I'm so super psyched. AND, my 100-yard warmup was 10 seconds faster than my all-out 100 last week and is 30 seconds faster than my warmup last week. On my next swim, I'm anxious to time an all-out 100. Keeping my legs closer together -- along with my breathing improvement -- has really done the trick. Next up I'll have to master flip turns.

THAT IS FABULOUS SUSIE! I AM SOOO HAPPY FOR YOU!...HEY --once you master swimming you will have to give me some lessons! I just got my Terri Laughlin Swimming Made Easy book yesterday in the mail...hoping that will psyche me up for some swim enthusiasm I seem to be lacking! haha kiu! and pass some of that swim jiggy on will ya?

Tee hee, I loved the name too !  You are too sweet, thanks for the compliment !  Swimming, looks like it should be easy, but my mind/body coordination is not top notch !! lol

I am with you Isabelle. I have to eat when I am hungry...I just try to not have unhealthy snacks in sight or in the cabinets I access often in the kitchen, and I try to keep it to small portions for dinner and for my snacks...plus LOTS AND LOTS of water! make sure you are hydrating daily.

amy mutz - 2009-03-19 11:17 AM

maxmansmom - 2009-03-19 9:30 AM

I so appreciate all of you for taking time to help me along the way !  I have had so much help in learning along the way !!

You are the greatest team and I really do want you all to know how much I appreciate you sharing what you have learned with me !

Tonight is our first Rubber Ducky swim club swim.  One of the better swimmers will be there for sure, 'cause I BEGGED HIM ! lol

I also saw the gal who was in the lane next to me at the tri swim. I did not know her until then but saw her last night at the Y and literally BOWED to her !  You know the "I'm not worthy" thing.....she giggled and I hope I made her feel really good about her work and her abilities !!

You are such a sweet person...I hope you feel appreciated here too!!!! Cuz I do appreciate you Can't wait to bike together...I'm going to talk you into the open water tri here...you just wait and see Amy

OPEN WATER ????!!!! ARE YOU CRAZY ?.............  (it does sound cool, fun.......like I'd be a big brave girl and all).......hmmmm perhaps you could take me to the lake and throw me in so I can see what it's like.......  can I wear a rubber ducky floatie ?

Hmmmmm might have to look into that swim safe thingy for open water

I'm so easy to tempt you know ! lol......... when is this tri ?

Yay Amy....good to hear from you! and of course they are welcome! I hope they will come join in on the fun..I know Pam wont mind if they are on both teams...she will eventually make her way back after her life settles some! same for Emerson who co-mentors with her! they both have TONS going on now and I know they would want them to have the support here...so WELCOME Kathryn, Karen, Cath, Helen and Lisa.! dont be shy introduce yourselves and come have fun with us! We look forward to getting to know you....and know you will have lots to contribute.

you are such a lovey! It is easy to want to help you Jules! you have such heart and soul! I cant wait to see you in action in your first Sprint Tri....You are going to rock it! and I think your form in the pool is awesome! how long short ago did you start swimming? you are doing great! KIU GIRL!

Ahhhh thanks Yvonne....but this truly is a rocking team and all I do is try and keep us moving forward! you guys are what makes this team sooooooooo fun and knowledgeable! I have gained much knowledge from you all...and will continue to pick your brains...thanks to you all...I think we will all have a very favorable and fun tri season! we seem to already be off to a good start!!

wow...that sounds like a REALLY crowded track area! Good job getting in a torture session on your own! You just never cease to amaze me gal!?! kiu ...but I dont need to tell you that! haha

Aww thank you. Let me see, I think I started to learn to swim with my face in the water in October 'cause that is when I went just to learn to show DD how to put her face in the water.  I knew she would not if she never saw me do it.  HOWEVER when I was in high school i was held under the water too long and was terrified of it after that. 
One of the lifeguards invited me to do the tri that I just did and I started to learn to swim from there.  HOWEVER I see that I have taken rolling with the hips TOO literally and have been turing my entire body to turn ! WAY overcompensating.
Last time I swam i did it with trying to turn my torso and not the legs..........good grief, also tried to quicken my swim stroke.  It looked like I had nowhere to go fast in the tri ! lol

I never ran in my life (big boobs hurt even when you are young when they do the bouncy thing).  So I just got a bra made of steel and started that back in October too.  I have not been on a bike outside since dd was born (4 1/2 year ago).......can you imagine what I'll do wrong on that thing ? LOL  Dh changed the tires and now the brakes drag........so he will have to fix that. I plan to take it to the bike shop i found who WILL work on walmart bikes, see if they can oil it up and get it ready for riding outside. dh will not wat to pay any $$ for it I can tell you that  much ! lol

I just wish swimming were more natural !

Some people are obviously very good swimmers, but it's not really natural at all for humans to swim. We are, however, built to run.

Did you find slicks for your bike?

Trish, thank you so much for this info!!!  I totally agree that the research is confusing.  I've always felt that I can go for 2 hours without nutrition, either biking or running.  But I have always had issues with hydration while I'm running, and even during a half marathon race I don't drink anything.  Unfortunately now I'm training for an HM (which will take me much longer than 2 hours ), I'm trying to "practice" nutrition and hydration, and see how different products affect me.  So far the bike practice is ok, but I'm really failing at the run practice.  Any suggestions?

Hi guys...still healing, but did get in a swim!! no inspires for the next few days....til then know I am with you in spirit...hoping you are all getting closer to those goals we all spoke of when we introduced ourselves to each other! time to get busy....tri season has arrived! GO TEAM!!!!!!

Have a great day! ITS ALMOST FRIDAY! Not that I am trying to wish my life away or anything. Have a great rest of your Thursday! TRAIN WELL!

do you have an energy belt with the little hydration bottles? I use this for anything over 10 miles running...so in otherwords not often! haha

I bought mine at Runners World but see them all over the place online. I also will use gu...it is one of the few energy substances that seem to work when I am in motion and can not chew/swallow dry and chewy power bars or cliff bars...gu seems to go down easily and they have some good flavors...others hate it! I cant imagine all the years of mtn bike racing without gu! it has saved me from MAJOR BONKING on the back side of many cross country courses and uphill races.

The problem isn't that I can't carry stuff with me when I'm running.  The problem is that I choke when I try to drink, and I'm not willing to slow down and walk.  Go figure!  

I've started practicing with gu on the bike, and also shot blocks.  I haven't had any problems with either product.  I'll probably stick with them for my HM.

you need to keep pushing yourself to take the items...I do the same on my bike...but find it is much easier to drink with little or no slowing down now! practice makes perfect...in almost anything you practice on!

Hi Girl Passing ln Lt Group- hope you don't mind me dropping in- Amy M said some wonderful things about your group- hope I can hang out a bit if ok!!! Thanks Julie for the invite!!

Doing this tri stuff for about 5+ yrs- my eldest daughter ( age 25)  got me involved by suggesting "mum - you can do this!!" and so the story goes. I'm now 49 ( will be switching age groups this yr... hmmmm... ) came form a volleyball background- after some timultuous years of recovering from kidney cancer- well here I am. Lots of scars- and lets say lots of cool stories! Anyway- technically, I am a crappy swimmer- can go forever-however lack technique... love the bike- but can always hope to go faster( we live in the flat lands in southwestern Ontrio- no hills- so plan to learn to love hills this yr!)- and a slogger on the run. Planning on 2 HIM's this yr- have a 30 km race ( ie 18 miles) planned end of this month. So - if I can hang out a bit I'd appreciate it!!

thanks,  

-Helen   

Hi Girl Passing ln Lt Group- hope you don't mind me dropping in- Amy M said some wonderful things about your group- hope I can hang out a bit if ok!!! Thanks Julie for the invite!!

Doing this tri stuff for about 5+ yrs- my eldest daughter ( age 25)  got me involved by suggesting "mum - you can do this!!" and so the story goes. I'm now 49 ( will be switching age groups this yr... hmmmm... ) came form a volleyball background- after some timultuous years of recovering from kidney cancer- well here I am. Lots of scars- and lets say lots of cool stories! Anyway- technically, I am a crappy swimmer- can go forever-however lack technique... love the bike- but can always hope to go faster( we live in the flat lands in southwestern Ontrio- no hills- so plan to learn to love hills this yr!)- and a slogger on the run. Planning on 2 HIM's this yr- have a 30 km race ( ie 18 miles) planned end of this month. So - if I can hang out a bit I'd appreciate it!!

thanks,  

-Helen   

Hmmmmm might have to look into that swim safe thingy for open water

I'm so easy to tempt you know ! lol......... when is this tri ?

wow I like you tons already!!

I love my bike - and hate riding hills but seem to be getting easier as I continue!

I too am a cancer survivor! not sure if  I have more scars from racing my mtn bike or from all the various prcoedures I have had done. Happy to announce I am a 22 yr survivor! and counting!!!

I too hate~ dislike~ am liking ~ will soon love to swim! you cant help to with this group...you will get many who enjoy shoving you in the pool! just you wait and see!

WELCOME! you will find we have a chatty team....so, dont be away too long or you will be forever trying to catch up! ;-)

hum you can put a rubber ducky cap if you want and draw a rubber ducky on you wetsuit. A rubber ducky wetsuit (all yellow and with a tail), that's a nice image LOL!

After 13 marathons, I have tried lots of combinations and snorted way too much water/gatorade/ultimax/powerade or whatever concoction they happen to be serving. With paper cups, do practice pinching to make a small spout- it does limit how much gets splashed on your face. I would also suggest slowing down a bit- those few seconds to make sure that you get more in your mouth than on your face can easily be made up in a HM. If you have a sensitive stomach, you might want to bring your own sport drink or practice with whatever the race provides.

I am a fan of both gu (Mint Choc-YUM! :P)and shot blocks too for my long runs (2h+) and have watched friends also use gummy bears, jelly beans, pretzels and other types of gels. Play around with timing- every 45 min works well for me. 

I am personally not a fan of bars on the run but DH keeps telling me that when I start going on longer rides and prepping for the big race, I will need to be able to take in solids.

What other nutrition does everyone use for their long training days?    

Welcome, Helen! By SW Ontario, do you mean you are in the horseshoe? I might have to personally come and welcome you to the group. I am visiting my parents in Mississauga next week. Which HIM's are you doing? Are you coming out to Calgary for the new 70.3?