Doing FIRST Sprint TRI

[Cindyloo]

Shaula,

We are in the same situation! I have my first sprint tri in May . I am also a bit overweight but hopefully the training will help me lose weight. We are both from GA and may be going to do the same tri (Callaway Gardens) in June.

I swim in the pool in a swimsuit, but will more than likely purchase a wetsuit for the tri swims. It certainly isn't necessary though. Good luck and let's talk!

Edited to say I sent you a private message.

Cindy

[tryingtri]

Teigyr,
I too have placed too much emphasis on "things" . I felt like they were necessary to look the part and feel the part, but I have realized that this is not necessarily true.

I just started training last about a week ago. I try to do two of the three legs a day. I alternate my runs between 6 miles at a steady pace and 3 miles at a faster pace. Swimming is my weak spot. I need to put some serious time in the pool and when it warms up a little more start open water training. i am continuing my weight training too. it is hard to fit it all in. I have been thinking about adding a yoga class too bcs my legs have been really tight.

[teigyr]

Tryingtri,

How do you find the time?! How many miles do you put on your bike? How many hours a day do you devote to training? It seems like you are doing well on your running. Are there any time management tips you could give me?

While I have weights at home, I tend to go to the gym for those. The pool is at the gym (which I have yet to use) and when I ride, I tend to take my bike to a trail because it's easier and there are no cars. Either way though, I'm looking at a 2-5 hour time commitment depending on what I'm doing. I like sleep too much which is a shame also!

It sounds like you are doing great! I'm sure you will have a fantastic time -- and I bet yoga would help. At the very least, maybe you could get a dvd and do it at home?

[tryingtri]

Honestly I have a lot of time on my hands right now, so don't be too envious of my time management skills. I am recently divorced and started running as a coping mechanism and this has all grown from that. I think I might have a date this weekend! I also get off work by 4 at the latest - I go in early, around 6am.
I put in two to three hours a day - nothing to insane. On the weekend It’s more like four. I aim for 15-20 miles on my bike and 6 mile runs on the weekend. I avoid the pool like the plauge. I have to force myself to get in there and swim laps. The weather is gorgeous here. In the mid 70's low 80's so its the perfect time to be outside.

[teigyr]

Congrats on your date Do you know what you're doing?

Running isn't such a bad coping mechanism. When I got divorced, I also spent a lot more time at the gym. Of course I also spent a fair amount of time drinking wine and feeling sorry for myself...so I'd say running is a healthy endeavor!

I work 10 hour days (off 3 days a week) so my workdays have me leaving at 9am and getting home at 9:30pm. While I could get up early to exercise, I think I lack discipline especially when the alarm clock goes off. It is beautiful here today but usually it's nice until I have a day off and then it rains.

I think you're doing great and I bet you anything you get asked out tons. I think people are so impressed when they see accomplishment, especially in something so difficult. I know I have moderate hero worship with triathletes and I hope to do one in Sept! My husband (got married again in Nov) does cycling with me but has no desire to do a triathalon. As long as he is supportive (and he is), I'm good!

p.s. my first date with my now-husband was RIGHT after I got braces. So I was divorced (read into that...failure!), with braces (read into that...Icky!) and had not gone out yet with braces. I ended up spitting water on him as I was trying to make sure I had nothing stuck in my teeth. It HAS to go better than that! (sorry re the thread jack there!)

[JenLeath]

I did my first tri 2 summers ago. I had just spent $700 on a new bike, so I wasn't going to invest a bunch more. I didn't know how to swim (with any efficiencty), so I invested in a good USAT Coach. He was telling me all these things I "needed". It was daunting. I didn't listen. I did my first race in some regular cycling shorts, and a tight fitting quick drying top. I live in an alpine area, so I had to wear a wetsuit for the swim, I rented that. I had a blast. I did two more with that same set up. After deciding that I was hooked, I purchased a tri top and tri shorts off of Ebay for $25 for both (brand new). I race in the same thing for evey race. Just make due with what you have, and if you like it as much as I think you will, then spend the $$.

Happy Training
Jen

[tryingtri]

Teigyr,

You are so funny! Thanks for the encougagement. Hopefully my date will be better then the braces date. I am not sure what we are doing yet, but we both love to stay active so thats a great start.

I thought cycling might be a good way to meet people - I am doing a couple of sponsored rides next month. So far I have only managed to hook guys that are too young for me and the occasional way to old/too dirty.

I have conusmed plenty of wine myself. I bought bottle of champange one night and ended up falling down my stairs - not cool. I'd rather my bruises be the result of hard training instead of hard partying!

I have a question so i'll send a rivate message.