Thank you for the info, it is greatly appreciated. Am going tomorrow to ride a few and see how they feel. So excited about my first Tri!!
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02-26-2010, 02:05 PM #1
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Thanks!
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02-26-2010, 02:09 PM #2
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Hey myfirsttri - Doing your first event at 67 is pretty darned insirational. Be sure to post back and let us know how your training is going!
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02-26-2010, 05:45 PM #3
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Training
Thanks will do. I can do the 1/2 mile swim in a little under 30 minutes, the run is at about 40 min (would be happy with a 30 min. run)and the bike is my worst one yet!! I'm ashamed to say it takes me almost in hour for the 12 miles. But the Tri isn't til May so I have lots of room to improve. I'm looking at getting a trainer. Is that something I should seriously do?
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02-26-2010, 06:56 PM #4
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Congrats on signing up for your first triathlon!
A trainer is a great thing to have but riding outside is even better. Do you live somewhere where you'll be able to get outside soon?I'd rather be swimming...biking...running...and eating cheesecake...
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02-27-2010, 05:49 AM #5
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Sunny Florida!!
I live in central Florida which is by our standards cold right now (52). But as soon as I get my bike plan to ride a lot outside. Any recs on how to increase my speed on the bike would be appreciated!! Thanks
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02-27-2010, 12:00 PM #6
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Ride. Lots!
Originally Posted by myfirsttri
52 and no snow? That would be like heaven right now
I'd rather be swimming...biking...running...and eating cheesecake...
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02-27-2010, 12:25 PM #7
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YES!!!!! Originally Posted by MDHillSlug
Ride. Lots!
Ride lots. Ride everywhere. Ride to the grocery store, the post office, your haircut appointment.
You'll be amazed how much faster than usual you'll ride during the tri. The excitement and the adrenalin just push you along at a wild pace, and you feel fabulous!
Ride! Ride! Ride!"If Americans want to live the American Dream, they should go to Denmark." - Richard Wilkinson
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