thanks Val…

thanks Renata....

I’m going to do my 5 K tomorrow (on the treadmil)......one more step to the triathlon....

I’ve been thinking....it is a goal....the triathlon, but also a way of life.....to keep moving.....maybe there will be another goal after July?.........starting to think of one already.....

I’m still up for any advise, tips ect for the triathlon.....the transitions are a little scary....how do i do those fast, so I don’t waste time?.....any hints?

Hi Tom,

Good luck on your “stationary” 5K!  I don’t have any tips for triathalons, but I’m cheering for you anyway.

Cheers,
Julie

Hey Tom,
Congrats on triathlon training.  It sure is fun.  I love working on different things I didn’t think I could do, but here I am.  I am currently following some programs from http://www.beginnertriathlete.com.  There might be something there for you that you may find useful, check it out.  My biggest accomplishment is the progress I am making in the pool in the master’s swim class.  (Although I wouldn’t consider myself a master, yet) :o) I am documenting my progress in my training at http://www.lizsfirsttri.blogspot.com if you want to check it out.  Keep up the good work on your training.

Liz

P.S. Ooops, I almost forgot.  An author called Jayne Williams has a book titled “Slow Fat Triathlete”.  It is very useful, inspiring, and entertaining.  You can find her on the web also if you Google “Slow Fat Triathlete”.  Good Luck!

Thanks Liz....I’ll check it out!!

Beginner Triathalite is a great site.

I downloaded a program to help me get my body in shape for the triathon....it’s a 5 month course....using the 10% rule....

Thanks for the tip....

during this time, I going to participate in triathlons, one leg at a time, to get used to the transitions ect…

Thanks again!

That’s cool Tom.  You’re going to get practice by doing one leg at a time in actual triathlon’s?  That’s an idea I didn’t think of.  My approach is the 8 month beginner preparation from their site and I am in a master’s swim class at my local gym.  Next month, I have 2 Holiday short runs I plan to participate in.  Not sure where I’ll be with running, it might be more of a walk, but I have to start somewhere.  For next year, the only thing I have lined up before my scheduled triathlon is 2 volunteering sessions at other triathlons, one of which is identical to mine but a month earlier.  It’s pretty cool because the race organizer gives you credit towards your own race fees if you volunteer.  Plus, it’s pretty cool to be a volunteer.  Well, I’m glad you got something out of the site.  Rock on!

Liz

A master swim class.....that sounds great!

Any tips?

With swimming in general, or with looking for a master’s swim class?  Swimming in general, I have been learning to swim with good, strong form and breathing patterns and to lengthen each stroke and how to keep moving even when you get tired (good for triathlon of course.) As far as finding a master’s swim, they offered it at my gym, so I just started showing up.  I shared my goals and where I stood in my swimming skills with the teacher and she tailors a workout to me at my level every time I go.  It’s great because she is little increasing my time, distance and strength.  Each time challenging me but not going past what I can handle.  I started struggling with under 800 yards per session (1 hour), but now I am up to 1300, which is well past the distance in my sprint triathlon.  It’s really fun; I love it.

thanks sanloves…

I working on the 10% principle....not going to fast too soon…
I do like the water!
It’s a great workout (and I don’t sweat as much!)

Hi Tom

I just read all these posts, and it’s been very inspirational.  I’ve just been walking to get my walk in, but I’m going to make some goal to work for.  I think that’s what I need.  Did you
go on any bike rides this weekend?  Was it very windy on the coast, like it has been inland?  Beautiful compared to what they’re getting back east, but still a little windy. 
Keep up the great work, and wow, look at how many posts you have!  You should be a designated “motivator”!  I guess you don’t need the title, you definitely help out everyone with your
encouraging words!
randi

Yes, I was able to go for a ride to Swami’s today...... It was beautiful!!!

Keep moving!  Keep us informed from time to time too!

I just registered for the Tinsel Triathlon in Hemet this Sunday....a shorter race, but a good one to start on....
Hope the weather is okay (maybe rain? )

Wish me luck!

Well I just finished (details on the 100 days thread) the Tinsel Triathon!

I felt great, the weather held, and I have my T shirt and medal to prove it. 
Okay before you think I placed, they gave a medal to everyone (t shirt too)......

I did place 15th in my division..... a little under 1 hour and 10 minutes!

Now I need to do a few more before the home town...’Carlsbad Tri’.....this could get habit forming....but a good habit I guess.....

Now off to my reward.....a scheduled massage......ahhhhhhhhhhhh

Tom, that’s awesome!  Truthfully, I am kind of jealous.  Physically, I am not ready for it yet, but emotionally, I want to run a triathlon like now!  I liked the distances on the Tinsel Triathlon.  Looks manageable.  Did you totally have fun?  Congrats again.

Liz

Hi Liz...yeah it was fun....I pushed myself...but realized after that I could have done more...oh well...it was a good day, and I want to keep this up....the 100 days definately helped!

we are all at different levels....I talked with some people today, that this race was just a walk in the park.....but still they pushed themselves to have the best time, even though it wasn’t a marathon...different perspective, and i like them all!!