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PSSuperstars · 12-27-2009, 06:49 PM

Any of you into doing Triathlons, Ironmans, or adventure racing?

I'm down 60ish lbs.. and will be doing my first Sprint Triathlon in April.. It's 500m swim, 14 mile bike ride, and 3 mile run... I basically wanna just finish.. But coming somewhere in the middle+ would be nice too..

I also wanna complete my first half marathon this year... and maybe attempt a full triathlon in the fall.. just to finish, not to compete..

I wanna shoot for a few IronMans (or IronBran's as I wanna call them, since my name is Brandi) in 2011...

How many other webmasters compete or just do for fun?

woj · 12-27-2009, 07:48 PM

Why not just do a 10k run instead first to get warmed up? or did you do that already? it seems it's way easier than doing a triathlon..

Domain Diva · 12-28-2009, 02:54 AM

I prefer to just watch !!!

and lose weight that way ......

Arnox · 12-28-2009, 02:59 AM

I do ultra marathons. 50 km + / 12 or 24 hour races. Triathlons are fun for training but nothing amazing.

CCBill Paul · 12-28-2009, 12:55 PM

I compete in all distance tri's and just finished my first Ironman a month ago. It is difficult to go fast but it's very addicting too. Good luck to you and have fun.

Sansa · 12-28-2009, 02:03 PM

I am a triathlete. 2010 will be my 3rd season and first season racing as an elite. I find triathlons quite addictive and the fact that I end up racing pretty much the same group of people at every race tells me that I am not the only one "hooked."

I remember going into my first sprint race on like 2 weeks of training. Being a collegiate swimmer and just dabbing into cycling I thought it'd be a piece of cake so I went out hard! Then I remember thinking that being taken away in an ambulance wouldn't be the worst way to end the day. I am not quite sure what exactly happened but when I crossed that finish line something "clicked." Now add a type A personality, 2 years of training and bam!

CCBill Paul · 12-28-2009, 02:43 PM

Sweet ride Sansa, was that at Miami International? I would love to turn pro but have quite a bit of work to do first.

PSSuperstars · 12-28-2009, 03:41 PM

I have a few 10k's planned too... I really wanna just get into it... The Tri's and Ironmans are obviously going to be goals for 2011... but 2010 is gonna be spent preparing...

And ty for the pic.. sweet bike.. I gotta change out my Scott mountain bike and get me a road bike.. Boo!... but I'm excited for the journey to start...

Arnox · 12-28-2009, 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Sansa

I am a triathlete. 2010 will be my 3rd season and first season racing as an elite. I find triathlons quite addictive and the fact that I end up racing pretty much the same group of people at every race tells me that I am not the only one "hooked."

I remember going into my first sprint race on like 2 weeks of training. Being a collegiate swimmer and just dabbing into cycling I thought it'd be a piece of cake so I went out hard! Then I remember thinking that being taken away in an ambulance wouldn't be the worst way to end the day. I am not quite sure what exactly happened but when I crossed that finish line something "clicked." Now add a type A personality, 2 years of training and bam!

Mad abs.

Sansa · 12-29-2009, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by CCBill Paul

Sweet ride Sansa, was that at Miami International? I would love to turn pro but have quite a bit of work to do first.

Yep, that's at Miami International. It's an amazing race, definitely one of the best organized ones. I managed to cut my foot quite badly coming out of the water and biked and ran with a shoe full of blood. Still had a blast!

For those trying to get into this sport the best advise I can give is take it slow, get a training plan and stick to it. I know a ton of people who got into it, over trained and derailed their first season. Also don't get a TT bike - it only makes sense after you've been riding for at least a year. Get a road bike and join a riding group. Riding in a group will push you a lot harder and farther than you could ever push yourself.

shimmy2 · 12-29-2009, 12:36 PM

i guess the iphone workout app is doing good for you. 60lbs is amazing for just a few months. my normal routine is 4mi bike in am, run 5k, swim, weights, and repeat in the PM. i haven't lost any weight but it maintains me, i'm jabba if i quit for a few days... all this is done when i'm not pimping of course... i remember that post from long ago PSO

Flashcash-Andy · 12-29-2009, 02:24 PM

Congrats on the 60lbs! I've been doing half marathons for the past few years..got in 3 this summer as well as several 10Ks and trail races. It's definitely very addicting. Thinking about getting into triathlons this summer too

Flashcash-Andy · 12-29-2009, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Sansa

I am a triathlete. 2010 will be my 3rd season and first season racing as an elite. I find triathlons quite addictive and the fact that I end up racing pretty much the same group of people at every race tells me that I am not the only one "hooked."

I remember going into my first sprint race on like 2 weeks of training. Being a collegiate swimmer and just dabbing into cycling I thought it'd be a piece of cake so I went out hard! Then I remember thinking that being taken away in an ambulance wouldn't be the worst way to end the day. I am not quite sure what exactly happened but when I crossed that finish line something "clicked." Now add a type A personality, 2 years of training and bam!

that's bad ass man..what's your weekly training schedule look like?

CCBill Paul · 12-29-2009, 04:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sansa

Yep, that's at Miami International. It's an amazing race, definitely one of the best organized ones. I managed to cut my foot quite badly coming out of the water and biked and ran with a shoe full of blood. Still had a blast!

For those trying to get into this sport the best advise I can give is take it slow, get a training plan and stick to it. I know a ton of people who got into it, over trained and derailed their first season. Also don't get a TT bike - it only makes sense after you've been riding for at least a year. Get a road bike and join a riding group. Riding in a group will push you a lot harder and farther than you could ever push yourself.

That's awesome. I still want to get down there for a race soon. Good words of wisdom too for sure.

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Originally Posted by Flashcash-Andy

that's bad ass man..what's your weekly training schedule look like?

I am curious too. Mine during the season is something like this...
Mon, Wed, Fri. swim and run, 1 hour each, both each day
Tues, Thurs. ride 2 hours each day
Saturday, ride 2 to 5 hours maybe a run after

Sansa · 12-30-2009, 05:14 PM

I use periodization so my training increases in both intensity and duration but here's an example of what my week looks like:

Monday: Strength training in the morning. Long run at night, usually 2.5 to 3 hours.
Tuesday: Long ride on the TT bike, usually 4-5 hours, 100-120 miles. Masters swim at night, 1 hour, 2500-3000 yards.
Wednesday: Strength training in the morning. 30 minute warmup spin and then 1 hour of speedwork on a treadmill or track. Masters swim at night, 1 hour, 2500-3000 yards.
Thursday: Morning ride with a cycling team, 2 hours at race intensity (28-32 mph). Masters swim at night, 1 hour, 2500-3000 yards.
Friday: Strength training in the morning. Tempo run, usually 1.5-2 hours.
Saturday: Morning ride with a cycling team, 2 hours at race intensity (28-32 mph).
Sunday: Brick workout: 2 hours at race intensity (cycling team), 1 hour moderate intensity run.

On weekends I also try to get out hit the trails on my mountain bike in the afternoon but that's more fun than a workout.

PSSuperstars · 12-30-2009, 09:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sansa

I use periodization so my training increases in both intensity and duration but here's an example of what my week looks like:

Monday: Strength training in the morning. Long run at night, usually 2.5 to 3 hours.
Tuesday: Long ride on the TT bike, usually 4-5 hours, 100-120 miles. Masters swim at night, 1 hour, 2500-3000 yards.
Wednesday: Strength training in the morning. 30 minute warmup spin and then 1 hour of speedwork on a treadmill or track. Masters swim at night, 1 hour, 2500-3000 yards.
Thursday: Morning ride with a cycling team, 2 hours at race intensity (28-32 mph). Masters swim at night, 1 hour, 2500-3000 yards.
Friday: Strength training in the morning. Tempo run, usually 1.5-2 hours.
Saturday: Morning ride with a cycling team, 2 hours at race intensity (28-32 mph).
Sunday: Brick workout: 2 hours at race intensity (cycling team), 1 hour moderate intensity run.

On weekends I also try to get out hit the trails on my mountain bike in the afternoon but that's more fun than a workout.

that is crazy!
I'm totally bookmarking this completely just for inspiration. NUTS. This year will be spent attempting to get somewhere NEAR that level... ha.

I just wanna do them and finish.. no real competition thing going on.. just do em and finish

12-27-2009, 06:49 PM	#1
PSSuperstars Confirmed User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 1,477	Triathlons, Distance and Adventure Racing? Any of you into doing Triathlons, Ironmans, or adventure racing? I'm down 60ish lbs.. and will be doing my first Sprint Triathlon in April.. It's 500m swim, 14 mile bike ride, and 3 mile run... I basically wanna just finish.. But coming somewhere in the middle+ would be nice too.. I also wanna complete my first half marathon this year... and maybe attempt a full triathlon in the fall.. just to finish, not to compete.. I wanna shoot for a few IronMans (or IronBran's as I wanna call them, since my name is Brandi) in 2011... How many other webmasters compete or just do for fun? __________________ Porn's Best Kept Secret : PSOCash.com : Make Money Promoting Phone Sex in Members Areas, TGPs, and MORE! : Lifetime 30% Payout *Best Webcam Referral Payouts*

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CCBill Paul Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Cardinal Nation Posts: 1,005	I compete in all distance tri's and just finished my first Ironman a month ago. It is difficult to go fast but it's very addicting too. Good luck to you and have fun. __________________ Paulk @ CCBill.com \| icq 248615940

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Sansa Confirmed User Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 293	I am a triathlete. 2010 will be my 3rd season and first season racing as an elite. I find triathlons quite addictive and the fact that I end up racing pretty much the same group of people at every race tells me that I am not the only one "hooked." I remember going into my first sprint race on like 2 weeks of training. Being a collegiate swimmer and just dabbing into cycling I thought it'd be a piece of cake so I went out hard! Then I remember thinking that being taken away in an ambulance wouldn't be the worst way to end the day. I am not quite sure what exactly happened but when I crossed that finish line something "clicked." Now add a type A personality, 2 years of training and bam! __________________ Beat the shitty economy by becoming a loan shark.

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CCBill Paul Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Cardinal Nation Posts: 1,005	Sweet ride Sansa, was that at Miami International? I would love to turn pro but have quite a bit of work to do first. __________________ Paulk @ CCBill.com \| icq 248615940

12-28-2009, 03:41 PM	#8
PSSuperstars Confirmed User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 1,477	I have a few 10k's planned too... I really wanna just get into it... The Tri's and Ironmans are obviously going to be goals for 2011... but 2010 is gonna be spent preparing... And ty for the pic.. sweet bike.. I gotta change out my Scott mountain bike and get me a road bike.. Boo!... but I'm excited for the journey to start... __________________ Porn's Best Kept Secret : PSOCash.com : Make Money Promoting Phone Sex in Members Areas, TGPs, and MORE! : Lifetime 30% Payout *Best Webcam Referral Payouts*

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shimmy2 Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Dominican Republic Posts: 3,252	i guess the iphone workout app is doing good for you. 60lbs is amazing for just a few months. my normal routine is 4mi bike in am, run 5k, swim, weights, and repeat in the PM. i haven't lost any weight but it maintains me, i'm jabba if i quit for a few days... all this is done when i'm not pimping of course... i remember that post from long ago PSO __________________ Make $$$ with Toticos.com! \| Email: 1bluemiata@gmail \| Joutube: ShimmyCash \| Faceberg: ShimmyCash

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12-30-2009, 05:14 PM	#15
Sansa Confirmed User Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 293	I use periodization so my training increases in both intensity and duration but here's an example of what my week looks like: Monday: Strength training in the morning. Long run at night, usually 2.5 to 3 hours. Tuesday: Long ride on the TT bike, usually 4-5 hours, 100-120 miles. Masters swim at night, 1 hour, 2500-3000 yards. Wednesday: Strength training in the morning. 30 minute warmup spin and then 1 hour of speedwork on a treadmill or track. Masters swim at night, 1 hour, 2500-3000 yards. Thursday: Morning ride with a cycling team, 2 hours at race intensity (28-32 mph). Masters swim at night, 1 hour, 2500-3000 yards. Friday: Strength training in the morning. Tempo run, usually 1.5-2 hours. Saturday: Morning ride with a cycling team, 2 hours at race intensity (28-32 mph). Sunday: Brick workout: 2 hours at race intensity (cycling team), 1 hour moderate intensity run. On weekends I also try to get out hit the trails on my mountain bike in the afternoon but that's more fun than a workout. __________________ Beat the shitty economy by becoming a loan shark.