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You just made my morning :) Thanks for sharing!

I did my first races without a wetsuit - only 375m swims but there was one that was super cold and I survived - really, once you get out of the water, you warm up pretty quick. I just bought a wetsuit last season and I do love it. It does help with the cold water and if you are not a strong or confident swimmer, it helps…

I've done a few try-a-tri's over the last few years (planning on doing my first sprint this year) and it really doesn't matter. You will see everyone in different levels of gear and it really comes down to what you are comfortable in. Yes, down the road, I may explore more options when I have the money but for now I use…

Back in for another round. Ironman goals: Swim: 4km Bike: 180km Run/Walk: 42km So far as of March 13th (sorry it has taken a bit for me to get back and put in my distances!) Swim: 1.7 km Bike: 40.82 km Run/Walk: 20.29 km

Back in again, will update shortly. Here's to March and maybe some spring weather :)

Try to combine your snacks so that you are getting some healthy whole grain or fibrous carbs with some protein for satiety. I like to take yogurt, add extra frozen fruit (it mostly thaws by lunchtime in my cooler), and I sprinkle on some whole or ground flax seed for more fibre and omega-3's. You can also try apple slices…

I think everyone has said it but yes, I will agree to that training has to be sport specific to engage and train the muscles for that activity so... get on that bike!! Doing some cross-training with the running to keep up your cardio base is great especially if you enjoy the running but cut back the number of days and make…

Joined the local tri club for this year and workouts started this week so got in a run on Monday (I was the slowest but did manage to run for a straight 4k!!! LOL) and swim on Wednesday. So far as of Jan 14th: Swim: 2km (of 4km) Bike: 26.90 km (of 180km) Run/Walk: 22.21km (of 42km) Halfway to to my run/walk goals and swim…

Ok, ok, ok... a little fired up here so here goes and will try to address all the issues I saw coming up in the posts (I have a degree in nutrition, just never pursued my registered dietitian status, took a different turn in my healthcare career so no credentials, these are just my opinions based on my learning and…

Had a great ride on the trainer this AM and then the weather was so nice, I went for a 2 hour hike along the bruce trail (my gps wouldn't kick in so I'm estimating the distance based on the markers on my map at about 6km - got home in time just to have it start sleeting/raining! Now to paint my dining room :) So far as of…

Back in for another round. Ironman goals: Swim: 4km Bike: 180km Run/Walk: 42km So far as of Jan 5th: Swim: 0km Bike: 7.15km Run/Walk: 7.87km Have my membership to the local tri club filled out and indoor pool swims start next week!

Run/walk on Saturday and bike on Sunday. Totals are: As of today, Dec 11, I am at: Swim: 1.5km (out of 4km) Bike: 45.7km (out of 180km) Run/Walk: 10.5km (out of 42km)

Back in for December! Aiming for the ironman goals again: As of today, Dec 7, I am at: Swim: 1.5km (out of 4km) Bike: 23.5km (out of 180km) Run/Walk: 4.1km (out of 42km)

Final numbers are in... Didn't quite make the ironman goals for November but ready to jump back in and do again for December. Finished my last November workout tonight and here are my totals: As of today, Nov 30, I am at: Swim: 5.3km (out of 4km) GOAL MET Bike: 74.5km (out of 180km) Run/Walk: 20.6km (out of 42km)

Hi Everyone, Got an indoor bike ride completed yesterday so just updating my totals. Inlaws visiting and raining so don't think I will get in anything tonight but have swimming tomorrow night so at least I will have completed one of my goals! As of today, Nov 28, I am at: Swim: 3.9km (out of 4km) Bike: 64.5km (out of…

So life very much got in the way and the workouts over the last two weeks have been at a bare minimum. But, not letting it hold me back, going to jump right back in and finish the end of November off in style - will have to try to get in some outdoor workouts as my in-laws are coming to stay a couple of days and my "gym"…

Ok, so the conversion to miles with each workout is driving me a little batty so I'm going to make it easier for myself and everyone... LOL! I've converted the IM distances to km's (with a little rounding off) and will go from there. Sigh... I know, I know, I gotta make things difficult... :) As of today, Nov 5, I am at:…

YAY - I"m totally in... just bought a trainer today to help me get in the biking :) - now I just have to put it together!! Will follow the Ironman goals and keep you posted. Swim - 0 miles Bike - 0 miles Walk/Run - 3 miles

I just came across this challenge and think its AWESOME - would love to do but October is almost over. Will you do again for November?