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2003-10-19 1:00 PM


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Subject: Where do I start?!
Hello everyone! I just moved to the Las Vegas/Henderson area, and a goal of mine for the past several years has been to compete and finish a triathlon. I'm having a little trouble getting started, though. Feeling a little overwhelmed and not really sure where to start. Quick history: played soccer competitively up until about four years ago. When I get bored, I'll go for a run (about 1-2 miles tops), haven't biked in several years, love to swim...technique a little rusty. I'm in my mid-late 20's and over the course of the past couple of years became a couch potato and put on a few extra pounds. Any tips/feedback on how I start training, stay focused (yes, I too am flying solo in this sport, friends were sellouts!), and start a training log would be awesome. Thanks!

2003-10-19 9:39 PM
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Subject: RE: Where do I start?!
Hey mate, I was in the same boat a few months ago. You have made the first step, now just set a goal. Dont stress too much about programs at this stage, however get yourself into a routine, with what time in the day and week you have spare. I started training 3 days a week, 2hr sessions, slowly working up to 5 days a week, when I felt right. There is nothing wrong with going "Solo" just harder to get out of bed at 0500 in the morning to go for a ride !!!!

Craig
2003-10-20 7:35 AM
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Subject: RE: Where do I start?!
Your at the right place to find good positive vibes and people willing to help you meet your goals.

Still Tri'n
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2003-10-20 9:03 AM
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Subject: don't get overwhelmed...

just keep it simple.  make sure u check out getting started - several tips and 2 major rules for effective and safe base building.  seems like you will get into the mix of things real quick. 

please let us know if u need any help with getting a program going.

2003-10-20 9:05 AM
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Subject: hey craig

craig...even harder to get outta bed at 5am at about 40deg to go swimming....

BRRRRRR!!!!!   i hope i can make it through the winter.

2003-10-21 7:16 PM
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Subject: RE: hey craig
got that right Ron. I have just got back from Melbourne, 2 - 3 Deg in the morning and a wind chill factor thats scary. Actually had to buy arm, leg, and ear warmers to get through my bike training. As for a swim, was not a chance. Back in sunny Brisbane, 16 - 32 Deg ohhhhhhhhh I love the sunshine state !!!!!!! Its light here at around 0430 in the morn and last light around 7:00 at night. Giddy Up !!!




2003-10-22 9:09 AM
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can u put me up in brisbane???!!!  seems like a tri training paradise!!!!
2003-10-22 6:16 PM
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No probs mate. Got two spare bed rooms to choose from. Decent/safe bike tracks every where, pool nice and close, and nice and flat to run. We dont call it BRISVAGUS for nothing. Home is only 10 km from the beach, what more can you ask for, other than near perfect weather 10 months of the year

All ya need is a ticket !!!!

Craig
2003-10-25 7:08 AM
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Subject: RE: Where do I start?!
Hey Laura

Go buy "Training Plans for Mulitsports Athletes" by Gale Bernhardt

I wish i had it when it was training for my first one about 4 weeks ago.
I now have work out a training plan to cover 4 of them im doing nexted year.

Its really a great book


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