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Other than sipping drinks, the only other dry mouth suggestion is a gum called thirst quench.  I've never tried it, but it is supposed to help.

I don't like having anything in my mouth, I'm afraid I'll choke on it.  I tried to eat sunflower seeds while running once....man, that was a bad decision....!

I think different sports drinks appeal to everyone differently.  Some find Gatorade Endurance to be very thirst quenching.  I think that Powerbar Endurance drink is very light also.

Some, like Accelerade, or Cytomaz, are just too acidic for me, and always make me more thirsty.  I think its personal preference. 

I think the technical answer is that you have to come to a complete stop (wheels not turning). Some people (not me) can balanec like this and not put a foot down. I'm sure I would lose my balance, get stuck in my clip-on pedals, and wipe out.

I think alot of people will use their judgement, and carefully roll through some stop signs whenever possibly. Try to be safe, and be courteous to drivers ! (and be safe!!!)

You could have a race belt on your waist with a very small bottle/flask.  Some people would not carry anything and just use what is on the course.  If you get dry mouth real bad, I would bring something with you to sip on at your convenience.

Alot of the time, for shorter runs, I'll bring a regular bottle of water with just a few oz's in it...just enough to wet my mouth occasional. 

I created the following table and put it on my Training Log page for quick access.

If you want a copy of it (to make it easy to encourage one another in our group) let me know.

Not a problem at all Ronn! And I'm sure you'll be able to encourage the others in all sorts of ways.

Question:  Are you planning on working only on the walk/run aspect (at least initially), or are you preparing to jump on the bike and into the pool too?   It's all good, I just would like to have any idea what your plan is.

Ronn - 2007-05-18 4:50 PM I'm following the "Off the Couch" program here on Beginner, and it calls for the walking/running aspect for the first 3 "Phases" with biking beginning in phase 4. (I have no exercise background at all. I work outside a great deal, but never cared for "exercise." I plan on entering a 5K this July/August here in VA, and my first Tri in October. I need to find a beginner's bike, and I'm looking at running shoes. (Shoes to be purchased post haste.) It's all a little overwhelming; thank goodness for BeginnerTri!

Be sure to go to a good ruuning store and have your feet/stride evaluated for the correct shoes.  It makes all the difference in the world! 

A shoe store that specializes in running shoes exclusively would be what you are looking for. I think a post in the Triathlon Talk forum asking for Shoe store recommendations in Richmond, would get you a lot of good suggestions. I'm not familiar with the area enough to give the names of anyplace.

You want someplace that is staffed by runners, for runners. Often they have a free service where they will evaluate your foot/stride and make specific shoe recomendations as a result. Sometimes they have treadmills in the store you can walk/run on.

Our local running store has a great VIP members plan, where you can get a great discount, and can return shoes up to 30 days later if you don't like them.

I googled Richmond VA shoe stores and these are some of the "hits" that popped up:

http://www.rrrc.org/rrrc/
http://www.running.net/magazine/findus.html
http://www.runwashington.com/other/runstoresva.html
http://richmond.citysearch.com/profile/10552609/richmond_va/roadrunner_running_store.html

^{Hey Danny,}

^{Thanks again for your time, really appreciate it!} 

^{Can I get a copy of that table to put on my log?}

^{On another note : I have not done an ocean water swim. Swimming in Mission Bay was an eye opener. I am definitely sheltered when it comes to swimming. I am sure there are a few do's and don'ts that would be good to know, i.e. goggles while dealing with the surf, . Would I be able to tag along on one of your swims, I'll even by breakfast or lunch? Maybe there are some others who arer ready to give it a go.}

^Gary

Carol and Nikki,

Truely wish I could be there to cheer you on. Good luck to both of you!! You'll do awesome. Looking forward to your race reports.

Gary

I'll send it to you.

Hey Gary, 

I am meeting Nikki at Moonlight Beach in Encinitas at 5pm tomorrow (Sat) for a practice swim (maybe work on surf entry/exit).  You are more than welcome to join us.  I'll be out of town the following weekend, but may swim next Thurs or Fri morning (a little up in the air).

I'll PM you my cell #.

Danny

Hey Danny,

I have a long a waited date night with my wife tonight. Just let me know, appreicate it.

Hey guys,

I'd be interested in the group too.  I live in the Carlsbad area.  I've been doing Sprint distance tri's for several years now.  I had gotten pretty "large" at 287lbs, and am now down 95lbs to 192lbs (first time in 20 years).  I work at home so my schedule is pretty flexible. 

I used to race bicycles for years so I'm comfortable in that area.  My swim is pretty strong.  My challenge would be running I guess.  But as the weight has come off, so have the minutes/mile.  I'd love to find some more people to train with if possible.  I swim in the pool at Bally's in Oceanside a few days a week, and OW usually once a week too.  I ride and run all over the North County Coastal area.   

I'll be at Encinitas tomorrow too, not sure how I'll find you guys, but I'll look anyway.    Good luck everyone!   

Hi Jay, Welcome aboard !
I've been away from the computer for most of the weekend and am starting to catch up. 
Congratulations on the weight loss, that is an awesome accomplishment.

I am a clydesdale also, and I also find running to be my biggest challenge.  So I totally know where you're coming from on that!

I ride up in North County almost every Sat, and swim  at Solana Beach or Moonlight Beach pretty regularly also.  Lets make some plans do to do some training!

Maybe we can get some of the others together and occasionally have group run (and/or swim,ride).

I'd like to hear more about your training routine, your goals, etc.  If you have any particular questions or areas you want to focus on, that that will be great too.

Dan