New articles posted on TE

[Susan Otcenas]

We've just posted some new articles on triathlon on the TE website. Two weeks ago, a group of us in the office did a local tri together.

For Abra, it was her first time. You can read about her adventure here:
http://www.teamestrogen.com/articles/triathlon_abra.asp

For Molly, it was her second tri. She wrote a great article about preparing for her first tri, which was in 2005. Read her story about how she trained here: http://www.teamestrogen.com/articles/triathlon_molly.asp

And finally, we've created a "tips" article on how to get ready for The Big Day, here: http://www.teamestrogen.com/articles/triathlon_tips.asp The photo accompanying this article is of four of us here at TE: Me, Molly, Abra & Renata.

Hope you enjoy reading.

Susan

[Lise]

Hi! I haven't read the first two articles, but I read the "tips" sheet today.

Reminded me that I almost killed myself in the tri on Sunday, attempting to zero my odometer as I cruised out of transition. ARGH! I rode up onto the curb and nearly fell over, clipped in, of course. My heart rate must've been about 200 at that point. I'm sure I added a minute to my ride when I caught myself, unclipped, said, "Get a grip", zero'd the odo, and headed back out on the course. I imagine it was amusing to watch, and made some volunteer think, "Really, these people should learn to ride a bike before they sign up for a triathlon!":o

I'm looking forward to reading the personal stories! :D L.

[Tri Girl]

Thank you for that! I loved the articles (glad to know I'm not the only one who feels like a freak the day of a race).
Thanks for sharing!

And Lise, I've been there, done that. Not in an actual race, but once when I went riding at the very crowded lake. I'm sure I made someone's day and they went home to tell someone about the "crazy bike lady."
As long as I make someone laugh every day (and I usually do by making a fool out of myself), then I'm content... :D

[VenusdeVelo]

Susan,
The articles were great, they arrived via a TE newsletter in my email inbox precisely when I was in a big slump this past week (and for the last 2!) on my training for a mtb race and du this fall....in the midst of a move back to the US, my training has taken a huge nose dive...and the bikes were packed up this week too :( So esp after reading how Molly got into run shape and the concise training program, I've at least picked myself up a bit again. Not 100% yet, but working on it ;) Thanks again, the articles are great to read.

[KSH]

Both great articles! And they both did such a great job!

Yea, I understand the nerves that come before competition. I get them so bad. This last time though (my 5th event)... I only got them the morning of. Instead of days before.

Thanks for the heads up on the articles! Thanks for having such a wonderful site!

[ptsheridan]

Thank you for providing the links to these great articles. I am getting ready for my first tri and found them so helpful.

Lise, good recovery on your bike transition and a great reminder for me to zero my odometer. I forget all the time. If I went up on a curb clipped in I would have surely fallen.

[Lise]

Lise, good recovery on your bike transition and a great reminder for me to zero my odometer. I forget all the time. If I went up on a curb clipped in I would have surely fallen.
If I had fallen, it would've been a first for me. I ride around the city clipped in, and have yet to fall (knock wood). Would've been pretty funny (or...not so funny..:o ) if I fell over, clipped in, at a tri, attempting to zero my odo! :p L.