Getting to know folks in MO! (Page 3)

Also, I used to live in KC and have a lot of friends there that I don't see often enough, so I've been wanting to do a race up there.  Let me know if you come across any that sound good.

Hey guys look up shawn barr.  He is pretty active on BT and is in the KC area and you can always go to your lbs (local bike store) and ask.  I have gotten some good routs from those kind of guys.

Good Luck and Have Fun!

My daughter wants to go to Drury.  She has gone to the summer basketball camps and swam for a little while at Drury.  We live in Republic and I run my business, Elite Roofing, in Springfield.  I found triathlon last summer when I did the 5K road race at the Concreteman.  I did two sprints last summer, Alligator's Creek in O'Fallon and St. Peter's Rec Plex in the fall, which my wife did with me.  I was so excited after my first tri that I over did it and developed ITBS and have been dealing with that since.  Right now I'm training for the Lonestar sprint March 31st.

I'm curious about the Columbia Multisport Club, and I'd like to know how that works for you, assuming you live in the Springfield area.  I've read a little about the organization and I'm impressed.  I joined the Ozark Multisport Club, but haven't attended any events yet.  They are well intentioned, I'm sure, but don't seem to be anything like Columbia.  Probably due to lack luster members like myself.

Good to meet you and I look forward to seeing you around BT.

Hey Dan, Welcome!!

I've got to get some work done, so I'll check back later.

Welcome, Doug.

You'll do great in tri with your cycling and swimming background.   Running is simply a matter of building volume in a very slow and safe way. Given the required fitness level to race in the Cat-3 level, I would venture to say that you'll exel at this new adventure.

This season, I'm really looking to bulk up my cycling capabilities, so I could really use the encouragement from somebody like yourself to do some longer rides as the spring unfolds.

There are lots of great sprints in the area.  I did most of them last season, so you can read my race reports (and those of the others in the STL BT group) to get a feel for the course and atmosphere.

Oh, and I've purchased my last 2 pairs of racing/training shoes from The Running Center. They're prices are rock-solid.  You can't do better at Dick's or Sports Authority.  However, I'm interested in checking out the newest running store in the area called Big River Running in Ballwin, MO.

See you around,

~B

Hi Carrie!!!  Welcome to BT!!

This is also my first season doing tris and I am doing the Race for Sight here in Columbia.  The swim is indoors so that shouldnt be a problem for you.   The bike is not too bad, there is one hill called "the wall"  that you will have to negotiate, but if you get a run at it and spin up it in a low gear you shouldnt have too many problems.   The run is downtown and is small hills and flat areas.    I think it is going to be a fun race. 

Again welcome and if you decide to do the race, let us know and we can meet up before or after.

Josh

You must be my neighbor. You don't hear of many n county folks training for tris!

 look at my logs, i usually note my routes. We'll definatly keep in touch. You can IM me or email me, [email protected]

gotta run, thekids are begging to go for their pre bedtime walk.