Hey where is everyone located in Maine?? (Page 3)

I guess I'll give this thread a bump.

Gorham here.

Getting ready to take a shot at my first sprint tri(s) this year.  I'm looking at the Pirate for my first one, still working on my schedule to make sure that one will fit.

Hello there,

My name is Dawn and I'm in Woolwich.  I completed my first triathlon last year - the Pirate Tri.  I've signed up to do it again this year and I can't wait.  I would like to also do the Rev3 oly this summer.  If anyone is in the area and would like to train let me know.  I need motivation to get in the pool again.  I work in Westbrook and I can train down there after work.  Once the roads get better this spring I plan on riding the Pirate Tri's course once or twice a week.  I want to master the killer hill

Dawn,

Name here is Chris.  I'm signed up for the Pirate as my first tri and will be hitting the pool in Westbrook soon.  I've also signed up for the swim clinic in March at Bowdoin.  I grew up swimming but never competitively and not much at all in the last 10 years.

Hi All,

I moved back to Portland last fall and just signed up for the Tri for a Cure. I did one tri last summer, and the swim was miserable. I'm hoping to get some coaching this spring to better prepare, and would love some training buddies as well!

Kiersten

Welcome back to Portland and welcome to BT!

I have a couple of friends who have done Tri for a Cure and they really enjoyed it.  I'm signed up for my first two tris this year.

Welcome Kiersten and congrats on getting into Tri for a Cure!  I did the bike portion in the Tri for a Cure in a relay group last year.  It is a nice ride that doesn't have too many hard hills. 

I think taking swim lessons is a great idea.  I took some in 2010, and it definitely helped out.  I still had a hard time in the swim but I'm sure it would have been much worse if I hadn't had the lessons.  I couldn't even swim a full lap in the pool before the lessons. 

So far I'm only signed up for the Pirate Tri but I'm planning on adding a few more to the schedule soon.  I'm up for training with people too!  I work at Idexx in Westbrook so I can train afterwork on most days. 

Look forward to seeing you at some of the tris next year.  This is my first year so I'm just getting familiar with everything.  I've been tempted to join the Kennebunk Tri club but it's a little too far for regular participation.

Where to swim in the Portland area?   

Places I'm aware of:

Pools - Portland Y and Westbrook Community Center Davan Pool

OW - I've heard Crystal Lake in Gray is common.  I'm planning on doing some at Pine Point in Scarborough.

Up in Jackman.  Me my wife and 2 friends are all budding wana be triathletes.  After years of road races, recreational rides and swimming (my wife not me) we are trying to put it all together for our first tri in September in Portland at the Maniac tri.