first triathlonites 2006-07

[KSH]

The Missouri show me games have a triathlon this summer, and I want to participate!!!! I need some input, though. The running is the killer. It's .5 miles swimming ( I am a fish, used to be a lifeguard in my younger years), the biking is fine, 19 miles, but the running....sigh. I have NEVER been able to run for any distance. I can dance on my toes, teach hip hop like no body's business, but I never ever could run or had any desire to. I currently run 4 days a week, m-t-th-f. I am up to 1/2 a mile. This triathlon is 3.1 miles and is in June. Can I do it? Any tips? Inspiration? I just want to compete with a decent time. There is a 50-54 category. (I'm 52) Whaddya think? I'll take anything anyone can give me, as I absolutely want to do this! Even any books you can recommend would help!!!!

You can participate, even if you can't run the entire way. Although, you do have many months to prepare and train for it.

I signed up for a tri in Sept. 06, thinking I would be able to run a 5K by then. Due to injury and set backs, I didn't even run an entire mile, before the tri.

And you know what, it didn't matter. I did a walk/run combo during the race, and I found a buddy to walk/run with. It was a great race, and my most memorable one.

Train, and do what you can. And come tri time, if you have to do a walk/run combo, then do it. The key is having fun and enjoying just participating and being apart of something.

Finally... you will NOT be the only one walking! So...sign up and do it!

[KSH]

Okay, got my 2007 schedule ready as well, all sprint tris.

Well, YOU motivated me to plan out my 2007 race schedule... so here it goes:

TENATIVE 2007 RACE SCHEDULE

April 21, 2007
PlayTri Sprint, www.playtri.com
500/10/5K
*Might need a wetsuit*

May 28, 2007
CapTex Olympic, www.captextri.com
1.5K/40K/10K

June 10, 2007
Ironhead Metroplex Sprint, www.ironheadrp.com
800M/27K/5K

July 22, 2007
IronGirl Sprint, www.irongirl.com
? distances ?

August 26, 2007 ? on date
Hotter-N-Hell
*Not sure if I'll go or not.*

September 16, 2007
TexasMan Olympic, www.dallasathletes.com
? distances ?

October 2007
Ironstar Half Ironman

[Wahine]

I see you have announced an HIM on your schedule. We'll be cheering you on!!

I'm not ready to post my race schedule yet. I know includes IM Can and the Pacific Crest HIM. Beyond that

Happy training.

[alpinerabbit]

DBF (the dear) has promised me a "tri day" in spring - he will wait with my bike stuff in front of the public pool for me to hop on, and pick me up again with the running stuff waiting... (note that not having a car makes things difficult - but I'd rather not have a car) ...isn't that sweet?

I selfishly requested my "complete athlete support packet" to include a massage :-P

[KSH]

I see you have announced an HIM on your schedule. We'll be cheering you on!!

I'm not ready to post my race schedule yet. I know includes IM Can and the Pacific Crest HIM. Beyond that

Happy training.

Well, I should have put *tenative* on that one! I am scheduling it... with the thought that I will sign up for IMAZ 08. If I don't sign up for IMAZ 08... ???? not sure I will make the HIM.

I too wasn't sure I wanted to put anything on paper... but I decided it was time with the start of the new year.

Who knows, other events might get added, depending on what my boyfriend signs up for. Although, he prefers pool swim tri's... and I pretty much refuse to do a pool swim.

Well, your schedule with an IM and HIM... sounds plenty packed to me!

[Bluetree]

Wow, K, that's pretty impressive... an HIM! woo hoo.

Is it normal to go from OD to sprint and back up again, or is is just more convenient in your schedule?
I have one late season OD in my area, that may be doable because it's a lake swim, but it's still early enough to wait and see.

[Bluetree]

You know, it never bugged me to be small-chested all my life. Size 34-A. I could ride horses without a problem. I always looked decent in my clothes.
But after six weeks of winter training at 10+hrs a week of cardio, I find myself in disbelief... my bra size is shrinking even more! WTF?! This morning, I have officially gotten "airspace" in my bra. I think I may soon end up looking like the alien from X-files... big head, tiny body.

I wish I could equate it to high school grades.
You know... how do you better than an A?
Answer: An AP "A" is worth more points than a regular "A".

But how do you go smaller than an A size bra? Should I even bother?

Last weekend I went to a sports store to get some dri-fit tops. The women's sizes didn't fit, but I discovered I am in between a child's size L and XL, the kind that is cut with no space for a chest. I couldn't bring myself to buy it... even I have a smidgen of pride left.

[Wahine]

You know, it never bugged me to be small-chested all my life. Size 34-A. I could ride horses without a problem. I always looked decent in my clothes.
But after six weeks of winter training at 10+hrs a week of cardio, I find myself in disbelief... my bra size is shrinking even more! WTF?! This morning, I have officially gotten "airspace" in my bra. I think I may soon end up looking like the alien from X-files... big head, tiny body.

Last weekend I went to a sports store to get some dri-fit tops. The women's sizes didn't fit, but I discovered I am in between a child's size L and XL, the kind that is cut with no space for a chest. I couldn't bring myself to buy it... even I have a smidgen of pride left.

Bluetree, while it may seem difficult now, you may grow to like your rather small breasts. The nerve endings in the surface of the skin become more concentrated making certain activities involving SOs much more fun. Maybe that was a little too personal.

Another reason to like your new size, kids clothes are cheaper.

If you really want to get bigger, you need to get fatter, pregnant, or spend a few bucks on enhancement.

Although my friends husband suggested his wife rub toilet paper on her breasts everyday to make them larger. When she asked why, he said "well, it's made your butt bigger."

[Bluetree]

If you really want to get bigger, you need to get fatter, pregnant, or spend a few bucks on enhancement.

Only if it would make me more buoyant (sp?) during the swim. But wait... wouldn't that mean I have to implant them on my back?
Never mind...

[lph]

You know, it never bugged me to be small-chested all my life. Size 34-A. I could ride horses without a problem. I always looked decent in my clothes.
But after six weeks of winter training at 10+hrs a week of cardio, I find myself in disbelief... my bra size is shrinking even more! WTF?! This morning, I have officially gotten "airspace" in my bra. I think I may soon end up looking like the alien from X-files... big head, tiny body.

I wish I could equate it to high school grades.
You know... how do you better than an A?

It's called a double-A cup. I've never found it anywhere. (I'm not a triathlete, but I'm butting in anyway

I'm naturally flatchested, 75 cm A cup, just like my mother and maternal grandmother, and it's never bothered me. Perfect for aerobic exercise
But now I've biked enough this winter that I've started to lose an extra kg or two from the standard weight I've had for years - and you bet - boobs go first.
My favourite lightly padded bra is beginning to get large dimples. My slightly-too-big ones just look stupid. I'm going to have to go to a proper underwear store and get someone to fit me with something proper and expensive, as the only ones that will fit me in chain stores either have cartoon figures on them or are padded beyond belief (because "no-one WANTS breasts that small, right??")

[alpinerabbit]

....re: the swim - I timed myself today on 500 m: I was around 10 min, maybe 11. Timed on the big wall clock. I mixed in some breast stroke. Whaddaya think?

[HillSlugger]

....re: the swim - I timed myself today on 500 m: I was around 10 min, maybe 11. Timed on the big wall clock. I mixed in some breast stroke. Whaddaya think?

I'll be thrilled if I can average 2 minutes per 100m!

[Kimmyt]

So I ran yesterday. Contemplated doing a brick, but the threat of rain and already wet roads steered me away from the idea. On my drive out to the running trail I passed a cyclist and felt pretty guilt. Oh well.

Anyway, the run didn't go so well, all in all I did 4 miles, but only ran about 3.5 of them, and averaged much slower than I had hoped. Total time of run/walk was 48 minutes, which averages to about 12 min/mile, and I forgot to keep an eye on how long it took me to walk the 1/2 mile. Who knows, maybe I did average better than I think.

But anyway, I felt much better once I ran and felt a bit more myself. I have not been doing well on the trianing due to poor health (I was recovering from strep throat and it seems to be threatening to return after I finished my antibiotic therapy) and really crappy work schedule.

Anyway, now I'm seriously considering signing up for a 1 hour swim thing that we are doing in our Masters class at the end of the month. I am really interesting in seeing how much I can do in that time... now I just need to find someone who is willing to sit on the side of the pool for an hour and count my laps!!

K.

[Offthegrid]

I have NEVER been able to run for any distance.

I'm kinda late in the game on this one, but wanted to post the 12-week couch to 5K training program that I think *rocks*. It is very gradual, and I like this program versus others because I don't think it tries to get you to do too much, too soon and is very adaptable to you and your speed. You *will* be able to run 3.1 miles in 12 weeks if you follow this.

5K training program

My jogging intervals are going very well. I am loving the jogging big time and will start on 3-minute intervals Wednesday. I wish I could do the jogging every day.

[Bluetree]

now I just need to find someone who is willing to sit on the side of the pool for an hour and count my laps!!

K.

KimmyT - I heartily recommend the SportCount finger counter. I found one on eBay for about $20 and I use it all the time. Both when swimmig and timing my splits on a run.

www.Sportcount.com