Ran my first triathlon today... - Page 2

docdoty · 11-09-2010, 09:12 AM

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Originally Posted by bigdix

Actually just a road bike. It's a Specialized Tarmac Pro. Dura Ace components.

Thats a very nice bike. The components are top notch. If you do get a Tri or TT bike I love The Specialized Transition Pro it is a very good bike I have had one for about 2 years. Congrats on finishing the Tri they are very difficult.

E.J. · 11-09-2010, 09:15 AM

EXCELLENT and CONGRATS... I caught the tri bug 2 years ago, though still can't commit to doing an Olympic.... Love sprints...

It is nice to have a race signed up, forces me to get into the pool and run... I bike regardless, but I have to have a reason to run and swim....

Don Fernando · 11-09-2010, 10:01 AM

I once walked to the town pool, then stole a bike to get home, does that count?

11-09-2010, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Don Fernando

I once walked to the town pool, then stole a bike to get home, does that count?

LOL It counts about as much as a drinking, smoking, and eating tri does.

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Originally Posted by E.J.

EXCELLENT and CONGRATS... I caught the tri bug 2 years ago, though still can't commit to doing an Olympic.... Love sprints...

It is nice to have a race signed up, forces me to get into the pool and run... I bike regardless, but I have to have a reason to run and swim....

I've found that as I improved on the swim from last year to this year, EVERYTHING got better. My aerobic capacity changed a lot. As soon as I'm done with the base building program I'm on (running), I'll be back in the pool regularly again. Just knowing my goal is a half iron is enough to keep me in the pool in the "offseason".

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Originally Posted by bigdix

Oh, and we TOTALLY need a CA Tri-team. The jerseys would be awesome!

Who can design it for us? I'm serious! That would be AWESOME. I would totally travel for a herf tri (but not likely to Oki, LOL)!!! Run the race, and then have a big herf afterwards.

We can custom design socks on sockguy.com

bigdix · 11-10-2010, 02:31 AM

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Originally Posted by hammondc

DAMN good job.

Have yet to do a Tri. Tweeked my ankle pretty bad in May and have been rehabbing it ever since. I have JUST started running again.

Just finished the Insanity program and I can tell a very very big difference in cardio. Also set a 5k PR last weekend, which was impressive since I have not run in about 5 months. Hoping to start a Marathon training program in January.

Good luck with that, brother!! I hope it all heals up nicely for you so you can train all you want!

bigdix · 11-10-2010, 02:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Don Fernando

I once walked to the town pool, then stole a bike to get home, does that count?

Yes, Ferdie, that totally counts!

bigdix · 11-10-2010, 02:34 AM

Not sure about the jerseys, Wanger.....but now I'm thinking about it!!

AlohaStyle · 11-10-2010, 04:02 AM

Congrats brother. I would love to do some triathlons but swimming is not my thing... I've had a rotator cuff injury that bothers me anytime I swing my arm in motion. I've ran a couple marathons along with many other smaller runs and I enjoy biking so I only wish the swimming would work for me... oh well, maybe some day.

11-09-2010, 09:15 AM	#22
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AlohaStyle Have My Own Room Join Date: Sep 2009 First Name: Ryan Location: WA Posts: 1,168 Trading: (40)	Re: Ran my first triathlon today... Congrats brother. I would love to do some triathlons but swimming is not my thing... I've had a rotator cuff injury that bothers me anytime I swing my arm in motion. I've ran a couple marathons along with many other smaller runs and I enjoy biking so I only wish the swimming would work for me... oh well, maybe some day.