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2013-01-03 8:41 PM


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I am an old lady, mother of 6, rooted hausfrau who has decided to gear my workouts towards a goal. I signed up for the Florida half-Ironman in May and am now questioning my sanity on a daily basis.

I'm not starting completely from scratch in terms of cardio endurance, but I am most certainly not at all familiar with attempting an HIM. I did recently buy a road bike and promptly fell off twice in the same ride...in my neighborhood, in front of the neighbors. The gash in my hand and bruise on my derriere have healed so it's all good. Santa brought me a trainer and I've thoroughly enjoyed my rides in my garage. (No neighbors)

I don't like to swim, which is strange because several of my children were/are competitive swimmers, but am planning on getting in the pool as soon as my suit arrives in the mail. The running is okay. I'm not fast but I am building my mileage slowly but surely.  

I'm thrilled to have found this site and now am thinking it might be a good idea for me to find a mentor Wink.

I'm looking forward to this journey and wish all of you good luck on yours. 

 

2013-01-03 9:14 PM
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Welcome to BT and best of luck with your journey into the Florida half Ironman.
2013-01-03 9:56 PM
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Thank you, and what ever indeed!
2013-01-04 8:43 AM
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Welcome and enjoy the experience.  I presume you are close to FL since you will be doing tht race?  Good Luck!
2013-01-04 10:15 AM
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Hello from a fellow newbie!  Good luck with your training and upcoming race!  I am training for (not totally comitted) for Ironman 70.3 Augusta.  I have three sprint races and one Olympic race as a tune up for it.  If I make it and all goes well, I will do full distance at Ironman Arizona in 2104.

 

2013-01-04 11:51 AM
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I'm actually in North Carolina. When I heard Raleigh was getting the 70.3 this year I figured that would be the logical choice IF I was really going to pull the trigger on this plan. Well, I let that marble around my head too long because it sold out. That made me even more determined to do one of these things so Florida seemed doable. 

2013-01-04 11:55 AM
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Jumpmaster, that sounds very ambitious and I wish you all the best! I should probably start looking for a tune up event as well. 
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