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Cyclist trying to bridge the gap
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 2004-08-04 12:49 PM |
New user  10 |  Subject: Cyclist trying to bridge the gapHello to all, I am so glad that I found this website. I have been lurking for a few days. I am very interested in doing triathalons. It is an event that I know will be the type that could take over all my interests. Just to give you some info on me: I am 26, 6'4" 230lbs. I live in Denver, I am married and have two kids. I am currently attending the CU Dental School. I am a former marine and I am a semi-competetive cyclist. I love cycling, I grew up swimming, and since I was in the marines I have done my fair share of running. I know my current weakness in the sport is running, so I hope to be able to remedy that. I know I can fix it because my 5k time used to be 20:30 (which i dont think is bad for a big guy). My goal is to do a triathalon at the beginning of next year. I really need to work on my distance running. My longtime goal is to run an ironman before age 35. So any tips for training would be appreciated. I dont know if it is just my area, but it seems like all tri's are being run on sundays. Is this the normal case? For religious reasons I would not be able to participate in sunday events, so I am looking for ones that occur on saturdays. If any one has any information on tri's that occur on saturdays in the Denver area I would be very appreciative. |
| 2004-08-04 2:13 PM in reply to: #43542 |
Pro 4228    Broomfield, Colorado | Subject: RE: Cyclist trying to bridge the gap Welcome! My best suggestion is to start reading - there are some great books - Triathlon 101 is a good one. Maybe you could borrow mine - I go to CU School of Nursing's Ph.D. program, so I'm on campus occasionally. As far as tri's, they do seem to be on Sundays. I assume the reason is so that people can pick up their race packet on Saturday. However, there are tri's on Saturdays, so keep your eyes peeled. Check www.active.com - they probably don't have too many dates yet for next year though. Good luck in your training, and school! |
| 2004-08-04 2:16 PM in reply to: #43542 |
Veteran 135 | Subject: RE: Cyclist trying to bridge the gap Welcome to the BT site. Good luck in your training and hope to see you around on the forums. |
| 2004-08-04 3:07 PM in reply to: #43604 |
New user 10 | Subject: RE: Cyclist trying to bridge the gap Thanks for the feedback. I will check out that book. What year in the nursing program are you? I am in the second year dental class. |
| 2004-08-04 5:08 PM in reply to: #43542 |
Champion 13323   Gold member | Subject: RE: Cyclist trying to bridge the gap welcome...they have sat tri's...more scarce...just gotta look. |
| 2004-08-06 4:42 PM in reply to: #43542 |
Veteran 135 | Subject: RE: Cyclist trying to bridge the gap Welcome to the site. Good luck with your training. |
| 2004-08-06 10:30 PM in reply to: #43542 |
| Central Louisiana | Subject: RE: Cyclist trying to bridge the gap Welcome to the T-spot! Good luck with your training. |
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