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Anyone looking for a training buddy

javijaz — Sun, 02 Aug 2009 19:38:59 GMT

Hey I have been sidelined from serious training for about 6 weeks due to an injury, and I am lookin into getting back into the training biz. I am hopin to do a sprint tri in Sept/Oct if I am able, but was curious if anyone (newbies, amateur) would like to train together. I live in the central florida area, Orlando/Oviedo. I hav tried to contact the local tri teams, but have not received any kind of response back when I do email them. Looking for training partners, or local tri-team to get set up with... for the experience and some motivation.

Thanks all.

Re: Bike/run brick once a week... is that too much?

javijaz — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 18:39:43 GMT

Thank you so much!! As far as for the distance I am starting with a sprint. Swim 600 m, bike 10 mile, the run is a 5 k. I am feeling quite anxious about it, scared actually but I am determined to do this.

Thank you for the advice thus far.

Re: Before Triathlon I Was a ... soccer player, rollerblader, basketball player, etc.

javijaz — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 16:11:15 GMT

I will be doing my first tri in July.

But I have been a competitive swimmer, a soccer player, a gymnast, karate, and I ran/jogged and lifted weights on the side in order to crosstrain for the above said sports.

Re: Bike/run brick once a week... is that too much?

javijaz — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 15:59:22 GMT

I know this may sound really stupid, but what is a "BRICK"? I am obviously new @ this tri. stuff.

I am going to be doing my first sprint triathlon July 25-26 weekend. My strongest leg is the swimming, I have swum competitively for 15 years, minus some time off to have kids. I got back in the pool 8-9 mo ago, and I am doing 2-3 3500 + yds per week. Running has always beed a week spot for me, so am currently more focused on this. Bike; I am slow but my endurance is decent. well I am still working on it.

My current schedule is attempting to do 3 x run, 2 x bike, 2-3 x swim a week. (Its hard with kids, and working full time.)

I do need some suggestions though.

How many times, if any do I need to do any weight training?

I am confused about the transitions. Should I watch a tri to get the idea, or just keep trying/practicing on my own or........?

Help.Pls.

trying to find/start pick up adult games in orlando, fl

javijaz — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 15:35:22 GMT

Hello all.

I currently play soccer for the adult soccer league @ my YMCA. I am thoroughly enjoying it! Quite a few of the others playes as well as myself would like to find a field as well as other players to get together with on Saturdays for pick up games of soccer when the current season finishes in a few weeks. Any one interested or know of a field we could utilize in the general orlando/oviedo florida area would be great.

Thanx!