General Discussion Triathlon Talk » Triceratops Tri : Official Thread Rss Feed  
Moderators: k9car363, alicefoeller Reply
 
 
of 5
 
 
2009-06-04 11:33 AM

User image

Veteran
316
100100100
Grass Lake, MI
Subject: Triceratops Tri : Official Thread

Hello everyone.  I just signed up for my second Tri of the season.   Jamie is also going to join me in running this one!  Anyone else out there thinking about doing it?

 

 



2009-06-04 11:37 AM
in reply to: #2194916

User image

Veteran
194
100252525
Pinckney, MI
Subject: RE: Triceratops Tri : Official Thread
I'm planning on doing the 2nd and 3rd of this series, but my son's baseball season will not allow me to get this first one in...

Good luck!
2009-06-04 12:35 PM
in reply to: #2194916

User image

Veteran
316
100100100
Grass Lake, MI
Subject: RE: Triceratops Tri : Official Thread
I'm not sure if I'll be able to do the second one.  I believe that Clark Lake is that following Saturday.
2009-06-04 2:33 PM
in reply to: #2194916

User image

Member
44
25
Ann Arbor
Subject: RE: Triceratops Tri : Official Thread
I'm signed up for the series. The June race will be my first tri (if you don't count indoor).
2009-06-04 9:05 PM
in reply to: #2194916

User image

Member
12

Saline
Subject: RE: Triceratops Tri : Official Thread
Now that I've done my first tri at Hawk Island, I've decided to sign up for all three of the T-rex series. Now I have to practice consistent open water swimming for the additional distance.  My son is a typical  5 y.o who thinks it's cool that his dad is competing at events with dinosaur themes! Hopefully I won't disappoint and get some cool "dinosaur" pictures of my own.
p.s. My son says "cool!!" alot...

Edited by do-or-do-not 2009-06-04 9:08 PM
2009-06-08 12:09 PM
in reply to: #2194916

Veteran
153
1002525
Subject: RE: Triceratops Tri : Official Thread


2009-06-08 2:27 PM
in reply to: #2194916

User image

Extreme Veteran
682
500100252525
Canton, MI. via Detroit
Subject: RE: Triceratops Tri : Official Thread
I'll be there doing my first Tri.  Look out 50 - 55 year olds. (Smack Talk) I just turned 50 and should be the youngest of the group.
2009-06-08 2:49 PM
in reply to: #2194916

Member
39
25
plymouth
Subject: RE: Triceratops Tri : Official Thread
I have been planning on this being my first tri since february.  I was in the gym 5-7 days a week for all of Feb and March... then in april I was on vacation for 2 and a half weeks.  Unfortunatly I let myself stay in vacation mode for the 2 weeks after returning home and didn't go to the gym at all.  I got back to the gym for about a week when I had to cancel my membership due to money, as my hours get cut in the summer.

I've tried to get my friends and boyfriend involved in going outside to bike, run, or go to ILRA to go swimming but NO ONE will go.  I've even tried bribes, but they are all too lazy!

Now, I will say that I would love to do this just to finish.  I average about 23 minutes for a half mile in the pool, but the only OWS i've had was in the bahamas in april.  I swam laps in the ocean for about an hour and ten minutes and have no idea how far that was.  I average about 42 minutes for 13 miles on the bike.  As far as running, I do run/walk intervals which take me about 45 minutes.... i know, i know, thats slow!!

One more thing, my parents moved to Alabama last june which has been super hard for me as we are a close family.  I have been so excited about the tri, but really sad that none of my family would be able to make it.... my dad just called me 2 nights ago and said he has a buisness trip in chicago 2 days before the triceratops triathlon and told me he thinks he would be able to make it to michigan for the day to come see me do the tri.  What a bittersweet phone call.  I want him there more than anything, but i know i havent kept up with my training as i should have.

So,  here it is 2 weeks before the tri, and in my heart I REALLY REALLY want to do it.... but I guess I'm just not sure that I should?
2009-06-08 3:15 PM
in reply to: #2194916

User image

Extreme Veteran
381
100100100252525
Subject: RE: Triceratops Tri : Official Thread
i'm in for all three. (geo, if you're reading this before you leave work...surprise!)

thanks jason for telling me about this series. i had no idea there were wednesday night tris!!

2009-06-08 3:21 PM
in reply to: #2202997

User image

Extreme Veteran
381
100100100252525
Subject: RE: Triceratops Tri : Official Thread
xcourtx, you should most definately do it!!! i am also SLOW so we'd keep each other company! we could meet there before and do a bit of training.



Edited by smoak 2009-06-08 3:22 PM
2009-06-09 10:33 AM
in reply to: #2202997

User image

Extreme Veteran
682
500100252525
Canton, MI. via Detroit
Subject: RE: Triceratops Tri : Official Thread
xcourtx - 2009-06-08 2:49 PM I have been planning on this being my first tri since february.  I was in the gym 5-7 days a week for all of Feb and March... then in april I was on vacation for 2 and a half weeks.  Unfortunatly I let myself stay in vacation mode for the 2 weeks after returning home and didn't go to the gym at all.  I got back to the gym for about a week when I had to cancel my membership due to money, as my hours get cut in the summer.

I've tried to get my friends and boyfriend involved in going outside to bike, run, or go to ILRA to go swimming but NO ONE will go.  I've even tried bribes, but they are all too lazy!

Now, I will say that I would love to do this just to finish.  I average about 23 minutes for a half mile in the pool, but the only OWS i've had was in the bahamas in april.  I swam laps in the ocean for about an hour and ten minutes and have no idea how far that was.  I average about 42 minutes for 13 miles on the bike.  As far as running, I do run/walk intervals which take me about 45 minutes.... i know, i know, thats slow!!

One more thing, my parents moved to Alabama last june which has been super hard for me as we are a close family.  I have been so excited about the tri, but really sad that none of my family would be able to make it.... my dad just called me 2 nights ago and said he has a buisness trip in chicago 2 days before the triceratops triathlon and told me he thinks he would be able to make it to michigan for the day to come see me do the tri.  What a bittersweet phone call.  I want him there more than anything, but i know i havent kept up with my training as i should have.

So,  here it is 2 weeks before the tri, and in my heart I REALLY REALLY want to do it.... but I guess I'm just not sure that I should?


I'm from Detroit but I also live in Canton and train at the summit. Yes you should still go!!


2009-06-09 1:10 PM
in reply to: #2204951

Master
1895
1000500100100100252525
Subject: RE: Triceratops Tri : Official Thread

Detroit Dan - 2009-06-09 11:33 AM
xcourtx - 2009-06-08 2:49 PM I have been planning on this being my first tri since february.  I was in the gym 5-7 days a week for all of Feb and March... then in april I was on vacation for 2 and a half weeks.  Unfortunatly I let myself stay in vacation mode for the 2 weeks after returning home and didn't go to the gym at all.  I got back to the gym for about a week when I had to cancel my membership due to money, as my hours get cut in the summer.

I've tried to get my friends and boyfriend involved in going outside to bike, run, or go to ILRA to go swimming but NO ONE will go.  I've even tried bribes, but they are all too lazy!

Now, I will say that I would love to do this just to finish.  I average about 23 minutes for a half mile in the pool, but the only OWS i've had was in the bahamas in april.  I swam laps in the ocean for about an hour and ten minutes and have no idea how far that was.  I average about 42 minutes for 13 miles on the bike.  As far as running, I do run/walk intervals which take me about 45 minutes.... i know, i know, thats slow!!

One more thing, my parents moved to Alabama last june which has been super hard for me as we are a close family.  I have been so excited about the tri, but really sad that none of my family would be able to make it.... my dad just called me 2 nights ago and said he has a buisness trip in chicago 2 days before the triceratops triathlon and told me he thinks he would be able to make it to michigan for the day to come see me do the tri.  What a bittersweet phone call.  I want him there more than anything, but i know i havent kept up with my training as i should have.

So,  here it is 2 weeks before the tri, and in my heart I REALLY REALLY want to do it.... but I guess I'm just not sure that I should?


I'm from Detroit but I also live in Canton and train at the summit. Yes you should still go!!

Court...there are TONS of us that train around your area, especially at Island Lake and Kensington.  Don't be shy about coming out.  I'm in the same boat as you.  I either train alone or with people from BT....and the BT people are great.

ANd, you should do the tri...for sure.  You will be glad you did, I promise.

2009-06-09 5:20 PM
in reply to: #2194916

User image

Member
20

Rochester, MI
Subject: RE: Triceratops Tri : Official Thread
If everything goes as planned, I'll be there as well. -steve
2009-06-10 7:27 AM
in reply to: #2194916

User image

Extreme Veteran
682
500100252525
Canton, MI. via Detroit
Subject: RE: Triceratops Tri : Official Thread
What will the competition be like in the 50-55 year old age group?

Am I going to get my butt kicked?
2009-06-10 7:40 AM
in reply to: #2206928

User image

Veteran
316
100100100
Grass Lake, MI
Subject: RE: Triceratops Tri : Official Thread
Here are the results from last year's T-REX race

http://www.runtrextri.com/results/finalagegroup08.htm



Edited by kzoojason76 2009-06-10 7:41 AM
2009-06-10 7:54 AM
in reply to: #2206952

User image

Extreme Veteran
682
500100252525
Canton, MI. via Detroit
Subject: RE: Triceratops Tri : Official Thread
kzoojason76 - 2009-06-10 7:40 AM Here are the results from last year's T-REX race

http://www.runtrextri.com/results/finalagegroup08.htm



Surprised Oh CRAP!


2009-06-10 8:20 AM
in reply to: #2202997

User image

Extreme Veteran
454
1001001001002525
Canton, MI
Subject: RE: Triceratops Tri : Official Thread
xcourtx - 2009-06-08 3:49 PM I have been planning on this being my first tri since february.  I was in the gym 5-7 days a week for all of Feb and March... then in april I was on vacation for 2 and a half weeks.  Unfortunatly I let myself stay in vacation mode for the 2 weeks after returning home and didn't go to the gym at all.  I got back to the gym for about a week when I had to cancel my membership due to money, as my hours get cut in the summer.

I've tried to get my friends and boyfriend involved in going outside to bike, run, or go to ILRA to go swimming but NO ONE will go.  I've even tried bribes, but they are all too lazy!

Now, I will say that I would love to do this just to finish.  I average about 23 minutes for a half mile in the pool, but the only OWS i've had was in the bahamas in april.  I swam laps in the ocean for about an hour and ten minutes and have no idea how far that was.  I average about 42 minutes for 13 miles on the bike.  As far as running, I do run/walk intervals which take me about 45 minutes.... i know, i know, thats slow!!

One more thing, my parents moved to Alabama last june which has been super hard for me as we are a close family.  I have been so excited about the tri, but really sad that none of my family would be able to make it.... my dad just called me 2 nights ago and said he has a buisness trip in chicago 2 days before the triceratops triathlon and told me he thinks he would be able to make it to michigan for the day to come see me do the tri.  What a bittersweet phone call.  I want him there more than anything, but i know i havent kept up with my training as i should have.

So,  here it is 2 weeks before the tri, and in my heart I REALLY REALLY want to do it.... but I guess I'm just not sure that I should?


Yes, agree with hamiltks said, you should do it.  Beside, don't discourage by not having a gym membership to continue training.  I was on a budget and I have yet join a gym to train for my tri.  The only thing I get a 20 entries pass from Summit place for $85, and I only use it for indoor swim.  I run on the street/sidewalk, bike on a trainer, hines drive or ILRA, and OWS as much as possible.  I survive my first two tri.

If your friends are not interested, you can find new friends with similar interest here!  There are few of us from Canton area and we are all levels.  (Rottieguy, twohearted and curegirl come in mind

Detroit Dan, usually what time you do your training in Summit?  I might seen you before


2009-06-10 8:41 AM
in reply to: #2194916

User image

Extreme Veteran
682
500100252525
Canton, MI. via Detroit
Subject: RE: Triceratops Tri : Official Thread
^^^ I'm usually at the summit about 5:00 PM.  In the winter I was there almost every day. Now I'm going less often and mostly in the pool & hot-tub. Just look for a creepy old fart with a white mustache. Laughing
2009-06-10 9:16 AM
in reply to: #2207130

Member
39
25
plymouth
Subject: RE: Triceratops Tri : Official Thread
Detroit Dan - Just look for a creepy old fart with a white mustache. Laughing


you make me giggle
2009-06-10 12:55 PM
in reply to: #2207130

User image

Extreme Veteran
454
1001001001002525
Canton, MI
Subject: RE: Triceratops Tri : Official Thread
Detroit Dan - 2009-06-10 9:41 AM ^^^ I'm usually at the summit about 5:00 PM.  In the winter I was there almost every day. Now I'm going less often and mostly in the pool & hot-tub. Just look for a creepy old fart with a white mustache. Laughing


If you stay in the pool for maybe 2 hrs, you might see me. I am the pimple face skinny nerdy dude who wear a purple swim shorts that used to be blue. 

Starting next week I might try to hit Summit pool once a week 5:30am. 
2009-06-10 2:09 PM
in reply to: #2208016

User image

Extreme Veteran
682
500100252525
Canton, MI. via Detroit
Subject: RE: Triceratops Tri : Official Thread
yorkee - 2009-06-10 12:55 PM
Detroit Dan - 2009-06-10 9:41 AM ^^^ I'm usually at the summit about 5:00 PM.  In the winter I was there almost every day. Now I'm going less often and mostly in the pool & hot-tub. Just look for a creepy old fart with a white mustache. Laughing


If you stay in the pool for maybe 2 hrs, you might see me. I am the pimple face skinny nerdy dude who wear a purple swim shorts that used to be blue. 

Starting next week I might try to hit Summit pool once a week 5:30am. 


I could do the 5:30am thingy a few days next week.


2009-06-12 6:45 AM
in reply to: #2202997

New user
25
25
Farmington Hills, MI
Subject: RE: Triceratops Tri : Official Thread

xcourtx - absolutely do it!  I did my first tri at Hawk Island.  My training was sporadic at the beginning of the year, but something happened at the beginning of May (sunshine, maybe?) and I got geaked to do it.  So I pushed myself in training and finished actually running across the finish line.  My goal was just to finish.  I got two bonuses: (1) I wasn't last overall; and (2) I wasn't last in my age group (I'm almost 46).  It was an absolute blast and I'm so glad I did it.  The next day I registered for my second tri: She Rocks on 6/28 at Waterloo Rec Area. I've had a few interruptions in my training since HI, but I'm determined to do this second one, and the swimming is double what it was at HI.  Eeeekk!

I also train alone because I just do it when I can squeeze in the time.  I've been a bit shy/intimidated about joining the BT folks, but I think I'll be doing that.  There's a lot to be said about comaradarie (did I spell that right?).  If you ever want a training partner, let me know and we can see if we can make our schedules work together.

Anyhow, don't let yourself get discouraged.  Just get out there and do it.  You won't regret it!

dawn



Edited by sunrise 2009-06-12 6:46 AM
2009-06-12 7:53 AM
in reply to: #2207002

User image

Extreme Veteran
682
500100252525
Canton, MI. via Detroit
Subject: RE: Triceratops Tri : Official Thread
Detroit Dan - 2009-06-10 7:54 AM
kzoojason76 - 2009-06-10 7:40 AM Here are the results from last year's T-REX race

http://www.runtrextri.com/results/finalagegroup08.htm



Surprised Oh CRAP!


OK. This is still bugging me.  I'm going to look stupid out there. All the wrong clothes and riding an old Huffy mountain bike.
2009-06-12 1:46 PM
in reply to: #2212722

User image

Extreme Veteran
454
1001001001002525
Canton, MI
Subject: RE: Triceratops Tri : Official Thread
Detroit Dan - 2009-06-12 8:53 AM
Detroit Dan - 2009-06-10 7:54 AM
kzoojason76 - 2009-06-10 7:40 AM Here are the results from last year's T-REX race

http://www.runtrextri.com/results/finalagegroup08.htm



Surprised Oh CRAP!


OK. This is still bugging me.  I'm going to look stupid out there. All the wrong clothes and riding an old Huffy mountain bike.



Na... you won't.  Everybody got to start somewhere.  The first time I did a tri I wear beach shorts and t-shirt that looks more like a Hawaiian than a triathlete,  ride a 24" wheel child size department store mountain bike that weight 40lbs, .  And there are athlete out there with worse equipment. 
2009-06-14 10:25 PM
in reply to: #2194916

User image

Master
1467
10001001001001002525
Small Town
Subject: RE: Triceratops Tri : Official Thread
I'm in... unofficially.  My boss and I need to review my goals and our budget.  So I hope to be there, it might just be a last minute thing for me.
New Thread
General Discussion Triathlon Talk » Triceratops Tri : Official Thread Rss Feed  
 
 
of 5