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Here's another helpful and funny article from EveryMan Tri aimed at beginners. "Top Ten Newbie Mistakes" 10) Wearing a black swim cap. On the face of it this one might seem a bit silly but true. "You are not gonna wear that black swim cap," the guy standing in the water next to me at the start solemnly said. "I was planning on it" I replied a bit confused. "You don't want to do that," he added with a knowing nod. "Why" I said a bit wide eyed? "Because they won't see go down when you drown," he added and swam away. Check it out at http://www.everymantri.com/everyman_triathlon/2005/08/news_from_the_b_1.html
mbeck (Times staff) @ 10:39 AM PST, Feb 8, 2008
As a SPIN Instructor, I always say to my students, "Connect, commit, and communicate". You need to connect to a group and make the commitment to stay active in that group... and then become a part of the group - be open to communicate your ideas. When training for a triathlon - Wildflower on May 4, 2008 will be my first - I looked to join a group to train with (looking for people online), so I joined SoCal Triathlete (SCT) at www.meetup.com. I invite you to do the same if you are thinking of starting the journey towards this humbling race called a triathlon. Here's to your health!
llaver (SoCal Triathlete, meetup.com) @ 8:37 AM PST, Feb 6, 2008
Thinking about trying a triathlon? Here's another good source of information, http://www.everymantri.com/everyman_triathlon/ And here's a blog article the author wrote that's especially germane to the subject at hand: http://www.everymantri.com/everyman_triathlon/2007/10/the-everyman-2n.html
mbeck (Times staff) @ 4:58 PM PST, Feb 5, 2008
Check out this idea from triathlon website, team raceAthlete (http://teamraceathlete.weebly.com/index.html) Celebrate your birthday by taking your age and ... 1. swimming the number of miles in the first digit 2. running the number of miles in the second digit 3. biking the number of miles in the full number Three levels of achievement are listed: Bronze: Do all three (swim/bike/run) during the week of your Birthday. Silver: Do all three (swim/bike/run) in the three days before, after, or during your Birthday. Gold: Do all three (swim/bike/run) in 24-hours to celebrate your B-Day.
mbeck (Times staff) @ 3:02 PM PST, Feb 5, 2008
I completed my first in October at 38 years old. I'm now training for iron girl in April, Danskin in June and many more along the way. They are totally addicting and so much fun. NEVER say NEVER. I wasted so much of my life telling myself I couldn't do it. Wow, was I wrong. I train with the tri-divas, they are an amazing group for women who want to try it out for the first time or just want some women to train with.
tridivafirecracker @ 12:04 PM PST, Feb 4, 2008
For a road-warrior/triathlete, I've found the 4 or 5 disciplines of Triathlon to be an "easy" way to stay motivated and in shape. While traveling, I can get any ONE of 5 workouts in a day (running, mental rehearsal, weights, swimming, biking...) and, I can do yoga/stretching (almost) anywhere. Seeing all the athletes out there "giving their all" is a great way to spend 3-5 days a year. Even if you're "thinking" of doing a tri, go out and volunteer at one. You'll soon be hooked!
Jason Womack (www.FitAndEffective.com) @ 11:01 AM PST, Feb 4, 2008
They are addicting. You also get to meet many cool people from all walks (no pun intended) of life.
los angeles trier @ 8:00 PM PST, Feb 3, 2008
Thank you for the boost of confidence!
diamondntherough @ 11:20 AM PST, Feb 3, 2008
Your big enemy-Boredom. That's right Triathalons are fun and so is the training. But down the road (no pun intended) the workouts become more work and less fun. Pace yourself-stay fit -but most of you are not aiming for some commercial endorsement. Stay in it for fun and fitness. Changed my life and how I eat and stay fit. Oh yeah-and this is not just for the Newbies either. Cut your toenails and fingernails. Can get a little brutal making that turn around the swimming buoy. If you don't know what I am talking about...heh..you'll see.
Tempest @ 3:06 PM PST, Feb 2, 2008
Excellent article that covers the basics very well. Remember we're all in it to have fun, stay fit and live long, healthy lives!
Bridget @ 6:33 AM PST, Feb 2, 2008