Title 9 Women Only Triathlon (Page 2)

you guys are cracking me UP!!!  the swim is my weakest link so you're not going to slow me down!! and poor John is only 2 weeks into his swimming life too so - it's really the blind leading the blind!! I was really nervous meeting Mav because she is so accomplished but i just kept telling myself that she started at ground zero just like me so 'just go have fun'.  and like i always say the more the merrier!!!!

and as for you Ms Mav - you should be resting on saturday!!!  you can come to chat but that's it!!!

Best of luck this weekend! Have a great time.

I would love to come out next Saturday (the 2nd) for a swim/bike brick if that plan still holds. I will say that my bike is not quite up to snuff (though I love it). It's a proper mtn bike- I am working on getting slicks for it. But, that being said, I can just putter behind =)

Kroner-  I have tri shorts (thin padding) that I plan on wearing.  I'll swim in that and my sports bra (although I'm beginning to questions the streamline-ness of my cleavage!!!!!) and then throw a tank on over my bra for the bike.  Then I have a skirt for the run   www.skirtsports.com  Check out the outlet!  I saved a ton of money using it.  This worked for me when I practiced, but there are sooo many options! 

Hello All!

Title 9 will be my first triathlon as well.  My two girlfriends and I have been training together for it.  We are so excited!  We went to Hopkinton on Sunday to "check things out".  We swam, ran the course and drove the bike course.  Does anyone know the best way to prepare for the swim as far as length?  We swam outside the buoys following the lines twice.  Should we do more?  Any help would be appreciated!  Thanks!

Collette

Hello - The Title 9 is my first tri and I am getting a little nervous about it since I only used to do the long bike rides (no swimming or running) so I am worried about adding three things to the mix.  But my question is about what to wear as well - do people change out of swim suits?  I can't imagine that it would be too comfortable to swim in my bike shorts and then ride but then again I have never tried it. 

 I have been reading all the posts and I am so relieved to find some vets in here as well to answer some of the newbie questions - its greatly appreciated!

Kristin,

You wouldn't believe how great it is to swim in "Tri-Shorts", they give you buoyancy!! Check the "where do you shop" discussion on the Mass forum - great info!

As for the NERVES - I recommend going to watch a tri.  I went to the Danskin in Webster this past weekend and after seeing ALL skill levels I feel a bit better.  There were women that didn't know how to ride a bike (lots of bouncing in the seat - no gear shifting knowledge - so I'm sure you have that going for you!) A lot of women did a combo of running and walking, too!  All I can say about that is , no matter how they crossed the finish line, they are now TRIATHLETES and no one can take that away from them!  

Get on a program and stick to it.  I started swimming only a little over a month ago - I STRONGLY recommend a swim coach and checking out the swim section of this site.  The drills I learned from my coach are the same as those posted.

A 'buddy' is pretty cool to find, too - I've got one and I love her (yes MAV that's you!!!) Let us know where you are and we'll meet up.

Congrats for taking the first step, its the hardest!

Wish I could have fun with you girls - i'll be on the cape attempting to run a 5 MILER in Harwich -

Littlewing -are you running?  Where did you end up volunteering on Sunday?

Hi Ladies-

I'm in! Looking forward to it- I have to say that I love open water swimming.

I haven't ever been there- is there just one beach where we will meet?

Svea

Hahaha Kroner- I've always used that as a motivation to lose weight (get rid of "chub rub" until I was talking to my bf's sister about it.  She looks like a Barbie...thin but athletic and SHE gets chub rub.  So much for that idea!! Haha I find the right shorts help with that alot.  I only run in tight spandex-like shorts now for that reason (alone or under skirt/shorts).  Anytime I run over 3 miles, it gets so uncomfortably bad!!! 

 Mav- Good luck with your swim!  That is sooo cool.  2 miles, wow. You're such an inspiration!!!

RedSox- Here's a longwinded, excuse filled explanation for ya:

I'm moving to North Carolina to start a new job in Sept. ALL of my friends, family, and bf's family live here in Mass.  They all want to spend as much time w/me as possible before I move!!  While very flattering, I have been INSANELY busy this summer.  I have like every single weekend booked up.  Honestly, when choosing my start date in NC (Sept. 15th) the triathlon did have a big influence on that!!!  I didn't tell them of course lol

Sooooo this past weekend I went to CountryFest w/my best friends.  Kind of a tradition.  I didn't drink a single drop of alcohol..all Gatorade and water so that I would be fresh and ready to roll at 4:30 to go to the Danskin Tri.  Well....it took hours to get out of the parking lot.  Got home at 2:30, thought "hey, I can still do it".  Then I didn't fall asleep till 3:30.  I knew I wouldn't be able to stay awake for my 2 hr ride home, so I bailed.  But I felt so bad!  And I was really bummed I missed it.

Irish Pub Road Race?  Looks like so much fun!!!  My 5 mile time isn't very impressive, but its supposed to be a good time.  My friend is visiting and I doubt I can tear her from the beach but we'll see!  Good luck!

Everyone:  I'm meeting a gal and her sis at Hopkinton at 7:30 on Sunday, Aug 10th.  If anyone else is game, lemme know!  We plan on doing the bike, run, and then cooling off w/a nice swim. 

LittleWing - Thanks for the advice.  The day we went, I forgot my watch and we just "winged it".  I don't think we swam far enough.  I like the idea of mapping on mapmyrun as well. 

Kroner - thanks for the welcome!  I am so excited to be training for this.

To All - I would love to meet anyone at Hopkinton although I am in Michigan until Aug.14.  Maybe sometime after that?  I will check with you when I get back.  Also, being a newbie, I am really confused as to what to wear as well. Is there a brand/style of tri shorts anyone really likes? What about "how they fit" advice?  I think I would rather buy them in a store where I can try them on, but I know that will be more expensive.

For all that go on Saturday - have fun - I'm jealous! 

I love my skirtsports tri shorts.  They have grip at the bottom of the legs so they don't slide, and the waist band is loose with a drawstring (most have a band that squishes any fat ya have).  The patterned ones are on sale!  My mediums fit perfectly, I think they're pretty true to size..teeny bit snug but that's how they should be I think!

 The patterned ones are on sale: http://www.skirtsports.com/products/SP08-trikini-bottom-print.cfm