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Trisuite, membership card, & registration...YESTERDAY!
Yesterday my trisuit came in the mail along with my USA Triathlon membership card! Woot! Woot! I celebrated by PAYING for the triathlon I've been planning to do (a.k.a. - actually registering). So...on June 9 I will be racing the Tybee Island Sprint Triathlon in Tybee Island, GA. We are actually going to camp out the night…
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Got lost on a trail run!
This post is not about a triathlon, but it is something that you guys may enjoy since you are all runners too. I am doing a 15k (9.4 miles) hybrid race on Saturday. I've never done a hybrid race, and in general I don't like trail runs. This one is 4.2 miles on a trail and 5.2 on roads. I liked the distance, so I decided to…
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Anyone ever pay to join a triathlon training group?
My local running club is hosting a triathlon training group for beginners. It is $160...which is a lot of money for me. I emailed the trainer to get some specifics, but I am just not sure if it would be worth it. They bike together on Tuesdays, run together on Wednesdays, and do a swim/bike/run routine on Saturdays. They…
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Tips for improving my biking
I keep hearing that everyone is intimidated by the swimming part of a triathlon, but I love the swimming (especially since finding swimplan.com). BUT...the biking is killing me and I don't feel like I am getting any better. When I go out on a ride, I feel like I am struggling the entire time. The muscle above my knees…
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iPods during running?
In a triathlon, can you use an iPod for the running portion. I know that you can't for swimming and biking (obviously), but how about running? It is so much harder to run without music!
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Holy Cow! Biking followed by running....
I was having a conversation today with a woman at work who is a big triathlete! She's done tons and really trains year round. I told her that I am training for a Sprint. Other than my husband, she is the first person "in real life" that I have told. She advised that after EVERY bike run I should go for a short run (1/2…
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Biking in running shoes
I am training for my first triathlon, and I have a question about bike shoes vs. running shoes. Basically, I don't like bike shoes. I don't like being clipped in at ALL. I am wondering if it would be too weird to just bike in my running shoes. It seems like it would save time during the transition because I could just hop…
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Introduction & help needed
Hello! My name is Virginia and I have decided to train for my first triathlon (sprint). I am currently training for a 1/2 marathon and I'm up to about 10 miles, so I think I have the running part down. I grew up swimming, so I'm not too worried about that either. My concern comes with the biking. Currently, I am looking…
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Runners: what type of running shoes do you wear?
I just got my first pair of Brooks (ghost 4) running shoes, and they are awesome. I did a 10 mile run this morning...and they were the most awesome "out of the box" shoes ever. I've always worn New Balance before. So, what shoes do you like and why!?
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Runners: What is the hardest part of your run?
I am working to add mileage right now, and I am curious about what most of you think the hardest part of a run is. For me, it doesn't matter if I run 3 miles or 10 (haven't done more than 10), the hardest parts are still the same. If I'm on a treadmill, the hardest part is the first 5 minutes. I literally ALWAYS have to…
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Weight lifting help needed
I am a total moron when it comes to lifing weights. I don't know what to do, how much, etc. I have been running and working out in the gym a lot, and I am definately losing inches from the aerobic exercise, but adding in weights is something I know I need to do more, and I am just clueless. I've been trying to alernate…
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18 days until my cruise....need bathing suit help!
I am going on a cruise in 18 days with just my hubby (leaving the four kiddos at home with grand parents). It's our first trip in years. I wanted to be able to wear a "normal" bathing suit, but it looks like that won't be happening. I went to try on suits last weekend, and the back of my thighs are still too jiggly…
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weight training?
I need some advice on weight training. I do lots of cardio, but generally I just do some weight machines as an extra at the end of my workouts. I need help, advice, routines, etc. I want to make this an integral part of my exercise. HELP!
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GREAT gym workout - "Ultimate Fat Burn"
I was given a great "fat burning" workout (The Ultimate Fat Burn) by a trainer I know. For the last few weeks I've done it about once a week a the gym (4 times total), and it is such an amazing workout. I think I looked dead yesterday when I finished because someone came up and asked me if I was ok! LOL! I felt great. The…
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My intro!
Hi all! I am Virginia and I'm trying this part in hopes it will keep me motivated. I am 36 years old, work full time, and I have 4 kids. Since having the last child 22 months ago, I have gone up and down with weight. I finally think I'm on track. My friends in real life are all skinny, and my husband can eat whatever he…
