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    Curt
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    I wanted to run by my plan to get my biking up to speed. I am currently running (3 miles @8 min
    miles), lifting and swimming (1/2 mile, soon to get up to a mile) 4-5 days a week and will add
    biking in two weeks. I want to be able to ride a century and figure it will take me quite a long
    time to get there, but have no idea.

    I plan on attending spinning classes to start with. I was thinking I would do this for a month just
    to get used to using those muscles and work on a smooth motion. Then I will move to my roller
    trainer and do some exercises with one leg back and forth to work on my pedaling. I plan on riding
    on my trainer mostly once I get used to using the muscles. I live in Pittsburgh (the worst place for
    riding a road bike due to attitude of people narrow roads and potholes), but I figure I will move
    outside when the weather breaks.

    I just wanted to mention my plan here. I am under no one's supervision, I just figured I will get
    some saddle time in and keep working on being a good cyclist in form. I am reading books on form,
    but I have not read anything about training to ride a century yet. Not only do I want to ride one,
    I want to do it and have plenty left in my tank. Hope it is possible. Oh yeah, I am 38 6'2" 185, if
    it matters.

    Anyway, any tips or opinions would be great. Curt

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  2. Harold Buck
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    In article <[email hidden]>,

    curt said:


    Anyway, any tips or opinions would be great.

    www.trinewbies.com

    --Harold Buck

    "I used to rock and roll all night, and party every day. Then it was every other day. . . ."

    - Homer J. Simpson

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  3. Curt
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    Thanks Harold. I am glad you took the time to send me a link at least. I didn't know if anyone on
    this group would even bother with any reply at all.

    Curt

    "Harold Buck" <[email hidden]> wrote in message news:no_one_knows-
    [email hidden]...

    Quoted message said:
    In article said:


    Anyway, any tips or opinions would be great.

    www.trinewbies.com

    --Harold Buck

    "I used to rock and roll all night, and party every day. Then it was every other day. . . ."

    - Homer J. Simpson

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  4. Harold Buck
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    In article <[email hidden]>,

    curt said:

    Thanks Harold. I am glad you took the time to send me a link at least. I didn't know if anyone on
    this group would even bother with any reply at all.

    Usually people do, but the traffic here is slow in the off-season.

    --Harold Buck

    "I used to rock and roll all night, and party every day. Then it was every other day. . . ."

    - Homer J. Simpson

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  5. Curt
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    "Harold Buck" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
    "]news:[email hidden]...

    Quoted message said:
    In article said:

    Thanks Harold. I am glad you took the time to send me a link at least.


    I

    Quoted message said:
    Quoted message said:

    didn't know if anyone on this group would even bother with any reply at


    all.

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    Quoted message said:

    Usually people do, but the traffic here is slow in the off-season.

    --Harold Buck

    You name looks familiar. Did you do Atkins? Or was it an Ironman? I seem to remember your name in
    relation to one of those.

    Curt

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  6. Harold Buck
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    In article <[email hidden]>,

    curt said:

    You name looks familiar. Did you do Atkins? Or was it an Ironman? I seem to remember your name in
    relation to one of those.

    I most definitely do not do Atkins. I did Ironman Wisconsin in the fall, and posted a lot about it
    before and after the race.

    --Harold Buck

    "I used to rock and roll all night, and party every day. Then it was every other day. . . ."

    - Homer J. Simpson

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  7. Curt
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    Yes, I remember that. I may try an Ironman at some point, but am just going to do some tri's this
    summer to see how it goes. If I enjoy them, I may go for it, but first thing is first.

    Nice job on finishing that race. I read those posts and really enjoyed them.

    Curt

    "Harold Buck" <[email hidden]> wrote in message news:no_one_knows-
    [email hidden]...

    Quoted message said:
    In article said:

    You name looks familiar. Did you do Atkins? Or was it an Ironman? I


    seem

    Quoted message said:
    Quoted message said:

    to remember your name in relation to one of those.

    I most definitely do not do Atkins. I did Ironman Wisconsin in the fall, and posted a lot about it
    before and after the race.

    --Harold Buck

    "I used to rock and roll all night, and party every day. Then it was every other day. . . ."

    - Homer J. Simpson

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  8. Harold Buck
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    In article <[email hidden]>,

    curt said:

    Yes, I remember that. I may try an Ironman at some point, but am just going to do some tri's this
    summer to see how it goes. If I enjoy them, I may go for it, but first thing is first.

    It took me three years from my first tri to my first IM, with one season lost while getting my IT
    band syndrome straightened out. I'd strongly recommend doing a half-IM before you sign up for a
    full, when and if you get to that point.

    Quoted message said:

    Nice job on finishing that race. I read those posts and really enjoyed them.

    Thanks!

    --Harold Buck

    "I used to rock and roll all night, and party every day. Then it was every other day. . . ."

    - Homer J. Simpson

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  9. Curt
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    "Harold Buck" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
    "]news:[email hidden]...

    Quoted message said:
    In article said:

    Yes, I remember that. I may try an Ironman at some point, but am just


    going

    Quoted message said:
    Quoted message said:

    to do some tri's this summer to see how it goes. If I enjoy them, I may


    go

    Quoted message said:
    Quoted message said:

    for it, but first thing is first.

    It took me three years from my first tri to my first IM, with one season lost while getting my IT
    band syndrome straightened out. I'd strongly recommend doing a half-IM before you sign up for a
    full, when and if you get to that point.

    Quoted message said:

    Nice job on finishing that race. I read those posts and really enjoyed them.

    Thanks!

    --Harold Buck

    I will do a half IM for certain before a full. I am in no rush. If it comes it comes. Long distance
    type things do not come natural to me, so I may never get there. It is fun to think about and I am
    competitive with myself, so who knows. I think it would be fun to try at some point.

    Enjoy Harold, Curt

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  10. Harold Buck
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    In article <[email hidden]>,

    curt said:

    I will do a half IM for certain before a full. I am in no rush. If it comes it comes. Long
    distance type things do not come natural to me, so I may never get there. It is fun to think about
    and I am competitive with myself, so who knows. I think it would be fun to try at some point.

    Well, you're in luck, because it's easier to gain endurance than it is to get fast. Keep us updated
    on your progress.

    --Harold Buck

    "I used to rock and roll all night, and party every day. Then it was every other day. . . ."

    - Homer J. Simpson

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