Danskin Seattle Tri Training Group

[MegaNova]

Hello Everyone -
I got into the Danskin Seattle Tri this year and I am looking to meet up with some other people who want to train together. A few people already expressed interest in a post I did buried deep in another thread. I thought I would start a new thread so we could organize some trainings a bit easier.
- Holli
Lake Forest Park, WA

[jesvetmed]

Hi! Yep, I remember that thread. I would love to meet up with some folks. I'm in Mount Vernon area, so pretty far north. My schedule is messed up, too, for work! But, if you all are making plans, keep me informed, and sooner or later I will be able to join in.
Jes

[MegaNova]

Sounds good! I found a few other people that would be interested as well. I am going to try to get everyone together for a chat then perhaps a light jog or something just so we can figure out our goals/fitness level etc.

Are you up for meeting sometime the weekend of April 5th? I was thinking at the Starbucks at Third Place Books at Bothell Highway and Ballinger Road? I know that is about two weeks away but I am booked this weekend, then it is my birthday weekend after that.

[jesvetmed]

I would love to come, but will be in Portland that weekend. As I said, I don't get much time off on weekends, and tend to book them up when I do! Please keep asking though!

Here's my answer to your questions about training goals / fitness, etc...

June 28 I'm doing an olympic tri in Bellingham, and am trying to train for that pretty consistently! Then I have the Danskin I can focus on after that -- also will be doing the 3-day 60mile walk in September, so have to have some walking in the mix. Biking is probably my strongest suit, but have only been biking for 2 yrs and have a LOT to learn. I'm not even sure what I would do if I flatted in a race! Ha... now there is something we should practice! I can change my tube / tires, but not FAST!

I have jogged intermittently most of my life, but it is JOGGING! It's where I am working the hardest because I think it will make the most difference for me. As for swimming... I will survive! (I HOPE!). Hoping to get a wetsuit in the next 3-4 weeks so I will be ready to practice some outside water swimming!

I would love to get together for any portion of the training. I have basically been training alone for the most part. Company would be great, and sharing some ideas on training.

So, please keep me in mind! If you guys try and put a schedule together, let me know what you come up with. I'll try and fit it in! There are some great rides around here if you all are looking to "get out of town" for a change!
THANKS ALOT!
Jes

[teigyr]

I am free that weekend, as of now. I think it would be great to get together!

My main focus this spring has been running. Er...not fast though I am running a half marathon in May. I am signed up for the Five Mile Lake Womens Tri in June (sprint tri), Danskin in Sept, and the Portland Marathon in Oct.

I would love to get together to run/jog. Some days are more structured than others (Saturdays are great!) but it would be so nice to be social. I need to ride more, I don't think I've ridden since last Fall. I also really really really need to work on swimming

I look forward to meeting/seeing everyone

[MM_QFC!]

Pssst - Teigyr: Danskin's in August...I'm not doing it, but I want you to show up!

I am free that weekend, as of now. I think it would be great to get together!

My main focus this spring has been running. Er...not fast though I am running a half marathon in May. I am signed up for the Five Mile Lake Womens Tri in June (sprint tri), Danskin in Sept, and the Portland Marathon in Oct.

I would love to get together to run/jog. Some days are more structured than others (Saturdays are great!) but it would be so nice to be social. I need to ride more, I don't think I've ridden since last Fall. I also really really really need to work on swimming

I look forward to meeting/seeing everyone

[salsabike]

I would be happy to meet, also. Not a runner, though, so I'd skip that part. Would Saturday work? We try to save Sundays for tandem rides. And that Starbuck's would be great.

[KnottedYet]

Saturday April 5th, peachy! Is there a Starbucks inside 3rd Place, or are you talking about the one down near the road across the parking lot?

(there's also the Honey Bear, but finding folks in the Commons can be tricky)

[MegaNova]

OKAY Lets meet up!!

When: Saturday April 5th at 10:00 am

Where: Lake Forest Park Starbucks, outside
on Bothell Highway, on the outside road edge of the Third Place Books Shopping Center
17039 NE Bothell Way

Lets meet and chat over coffee or tea. Then perhaps go for a light jog (~30 minutes) together on the Burke Gillman Trail, which is right across the street.

Sound Good?
- HOlli

[KnottedYet]

Yay!

No jog for me, I'll have my kid along. Looking forward to it!

[teigyr]

I can jog!

Knot, do you s'pose he could be entertained for 1/2 hour? Unless you're not up for the jog...in which case I understand and heartily accept your need to not do it.

Oh yeah, that means I can be there. DH, who usually likes to go with me, will bow out like a scared bunny if I mention running so I think it will just be me!

[KnottedYet]

My jogs are still mostly walks. But I will be there to help concoct glorious adventures!

[salsabike]

I will say here what I also said in the bike fit party thread--my schedule just totally changed and I will be away on this date. I am so sorry! I really wanted to come to this. I have a gazillion questions and am also really looking forward to have some training buddies. Will one of you be willing to let me know what vast knowledge was shared and what's next? I will still want to be a part of this. Thanks.

[KnottedYet]

Sure shootin', babe!

[salsabike]

Sure shootin', babe!

You're the best, girl. Thanks.

PS So I have found two great books to recommend:

The Woman Triathlete--chapter by chapter written by different women about the basics--how to train, how to gear up, how to avoid injury, etc.

The Slow Fat Triathlete---just what it sounds like. Written by a woman who did her first tri--but far from her last--at 220 lbs. She's a hoot and her attitude is great. It's full of good info for beginners of whatever weight. And it's funny.