Newbie - Comments Welcome

"andrew smith" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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I'm 38, in relatively good shape, run and surf occasionally, and have a

MTB

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somewhere. I am well-rounded athletically having participated in most sports.

2 years ago, I regularly ran 15-20 miles per week, 5 miles/outing. I'm occasionally running 2
miles/outing now at an 8 minute pace. I am a

strong

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swimmer with pitiful technique. I believe I could complete a sprint tomorrow. Instead, I intend to
work toward some stronger goal than completion.

BTW, I share time between NC & NJ, with NC being my home.

Here's what I'm thinking for my first tri.

Equipment Bike - MTB Shimano Diore XT, Biopace crank. Probably time for a new crank and I'll add
some road wheels/tires. My color-coordinated-helmet and seat may get replaced, too. Or, I might
just by an entry-level road bike.

Swim - "Speedo Jammer" type shorts. Decent goggles. I don't need a cap

🙂

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Run - My trusty Brooks, some pair of decent shorts and a shirt and a cap - because I need one.

TRAINING -Biking/Running - This shouldn't be a problem in either location. I'll likely use a
stationary bike at the apt. fitness center in NJ. -Swimming - First, I need lessons and a pool -
any recommendations in Raleigh, NC are welcome. Second, I need to figure out how to get this into
my schedule when I'm

away.

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DIET I typically watch what goes into my body. Sometimes I watch the wrong

thing

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but I'm at least aware of it. Anyway, I would happily have the same

thing -

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especially if it's quick - for my first thee meals of the day. I'd like

to

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reserve dinner for lavish feasts...just kidding. Since time is the enemy

of

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my days, I'm more than willing to purchase cases of whatever freaky sports/nutrition drinks anyone
might recommend.

In short, I'd like to incorporate as much of this into my daily routine as possible. I need to
train as much as possible in the mornings from a discipline & time standpoint.

Thanks!
a.

PS If any of you are in the Raleigh area, I would like to meet you & hear any future race
recommendations.

Welcome my War Eagle Brother!.

I made my first venture into tri-land this past May, I pretty much followed this program.. but I
wasn't running at all when I started.

trinewbies.com1TPbegSp.htmOpen ↗

for my last 2 tri's I've been on this program.. there was a 5 week gap between Tri 2 and 3 so I
restarted at week 8 <rest week> and went from there.

americantri.comindex.phpOpen ↗

I'm pretty much done with Triathlons for this year.. I'm going to take the winter and concentrate on
my swim techique and running, thinking about doing the 3-M half marathon in January. Next year I
going to try and work up to the Olympic distance for the Capital of Texas Triathlon. I'll probably
start training in late Feb..

Jim Weeks Austin, Tx

"Jim Weeks" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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"andrew smith" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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I'm 38, in relatively good shape, run and surf occasionally, and have a

MTB

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somewhere. I am well-rounded athletically having participated in most sports.

2 years ago, I regularly ran 15-20 miles per week, 5 miles/outing. I'm occasionally running 2
miles/outing now at an 8 minute pace. I am a

strong

Quoted message said:

swimmer with pitiful technique. I believe I could complete a sprint tomorrow. Instead, I intend
to work toward some stronger goal than completion.

BTW, I share time between NC & NJ, with NC being my home.

Here's what I'm thinking for my first tri.

Equipment Bike - MTB Shimano Diore XT, Biopace crank. Probably time for a new

crank

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and I'll add some road wheels/tires. My color-coordinated-helmet and

seat

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may get replaced, too. Or, I might just by an entry-level road bike.

Swim - "Speedo Jammer" type shorts. Decent goggles. I don't need a cap

🙂

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Run - My trusty Brooks, some pair of decent shorts and a shirt and a

cap -

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because I need one.

TRAINING -Biking/Running - This shouldn't be a problem in either location. I'll likely use a
stationary bike at the apt. fitness center in NJ. -Swimming - First, I need lessons and a pool -
any recommendations in Raleigh, NC

are

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welcome. Second, I need to figure out how to get this into my schedule when I'm

away.

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DIET I typically watch what goes into my body. Sometimes I watch the wrong

thing

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but I'm at least aware of it. Anyway, I would happily have the same

thing -

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especially if it's quick - for my first thee meals of the day. I'd like

to

Quoted message said:

reserve dinner for lavish feasts...just kidding. Since time is the

enemy

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of

Quoted message said:

my days, I'm more than willing to purchase cases of whatever freaky sports/nutrition drinks
anyone might recommend.

In short, I'd like to incorporate as much of this into my daily routine

as

Quoted message said:

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possible. I need to train as much as possible in the mornings from a discipline & time
standpoint.

Thanks!
a.

PS If any of you are in the Raleigh area, I would like to meet you &

hear

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any future race recommendations.

Welcome my War Eagle Brother!.

War Eagle Jim!

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I made my first venture into tri-land this past May, I pretty much

followed

Quoted message said:

this program.. but I wasn't running at all when I started.

trinewbies.com1TPbegSp.htmOpen ↗

for my last 2 tri's I've been on this program.. there was a 5 week gap between Tri 2 and 3 so I
restarted at week 8 <rest week> and went from there.

americantri.comindex.phpOpen ↗

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I'm pretty much done with Triathlons for this year.. I'm going to take the winter and concentrate
on my swim techique and running, thinking about

doing

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the 3-M half marathon in January. Next year I going to try and work up to the Olympic distance for
the Capital of Texas Triathlon. I'll probably

start

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training in late Feb..

I've glanced at those and the programs on beginner-triathlete.com. I'll probably morph something to
fit my schedule.

My schedule is the big concern. I'm going to need some serious discipline to make this work. As I
said in another post, my biggest concern is swimming. I can swim a 1/2 mile but I would like to be
able to do it while maintaining a reasonable heart rate. That's going to require some lessons. I'm
looking for an adult program in Raleigh.

a.