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 2006-10-14 10:08 AM |
Regular  66 |  Subject: New guy in NCThis isn't my first post, but I thought I'd put myself out there so I could meet the locals. I live in north Raleigh, NC. I've been running for a few years, but this spring when I tried to ramp up my mileage, I burned out my legs for a couple of months--I just kept getting slower and slower. I took a whole month off and substituted swimming for running. I loved the swimming: I always feel great after a swim workout, whereas I feel like resting after a run workout. Along the way, I started biking with friends, and thought, as long as I'm doing all this, I might as well do the races. Biking will definitely be my limiter. I also like working on it the least, since it takes so long, and it's cold outside, and I absolutely hate working out on a trainer. I'm enjoying myself, and looking forward to meeting some of you in local races. |
| 2006-10-14 4:46 PM in reply to: #569069 |
Master 1249   Lexington, Kentucky | Subject: RE: New guy in NC Welcome to the group. It's good to see another "wierdo" who likes swimming best. The great thing about being swim-dominant is that you get to see almost everybody else later in the race  |
| 2006-10-14 4:55 PM in reply to: #569069 |
Extreme Veteran 656 quebec's belly button | Subject: RE: New guy in NC hey another swimmer, cool! Riding on the bike trainer really takes a lot of mental toughness. I will have to resort to going back on it and i am having a hard time trying to convince myself so i sympathize with you! anyway welcome! |
| 2006-10-15 11:30 AM in reply to: #569069 |
Veteran 307 Charlotte | Subject: RE: New guy in NC Welcome to BT. You found tri a lot like I did. My background was swimming then I started running and mountain biking. After a while I thought "well, if I trade in the mountain bike for a road bike then I can do tris". So here I am. What races are you considering for next year? Don't forget that registration start Jan 1 for the NCTS races and the popular ones fill up fast (some close w/in hours). Good luck and I'll 'see' you around. |
| 2006-10-15 6:35 PM in reply to: #569069 |
Regular 66 | Subject: RE: New guy in NC I told my friends I'd do the White Lake Half with them, and I'm going to plan on the Duke Liver Half as well. If I do any sprints, they'll be in the Raleigh area, unless my friends are beating me, then I'll do every race I can. Running is still the most important thing for me, so I'll be running races frequently. |
| 2006-10-15 7:09 PM in reply to: #569069 |
Veteran 231 | Subject: RE: New guy in NC Welcome! I live in North Raleigh as well....and we have a great group that run Umstead on the weekends. Send a note anytime you want to join us! The group also bikes and swims (much more than I do....but maybe I will get back into the tri world after the ultra season ends |
| 2006-10-15 8:32 PM in reply to: #569069 |
Expert 831 Raleigh, NC | Subject: RE: New guy in NC Welcome to BT. We've got a big group here in NC. I'm in Raleigh as well. It seems like everyone is mentioning White Lake Half for next season. |
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