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7 Replies Last post: Jul 6, 2007 1:37 PM by 3chilipeppers  
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Jul 5, 2007 8:08 PM

Newb Introduction

Hello all,
I have been on Coolrunning for 3 months now. I finished C25K on June 3, and ran my first 5K yesterday. My 2 year goal is to finish in the top 20% of a one-day adventure race, by March of 2009, so this sounds like a good forum for me. Lurking in here, I read a little about Mini Triathlons. Sounds interesting and pretty challenging to me so I am going to train for one next year about this time. I have never been much of an athlete before so a year sounds about right.

TTYL,
Ed

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1. Jul 5, 2007 9:46 PM in response to: FatManRunning
Re: Newb Introduction
1. welcome
2. what kind of adventure race? What stuff do you get to do?
3. congrats on the 5k! big milestone!
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2. Jul 5, 2007 11:16 PM in response to: FatManRunning
Re: Newb Introduction
Welcome and congrats.

I also came to CR on a couch to 5k mission.
I have since run two marathons, as well as several other events, and just recently popped my Tri-cherry! (Am I allowed to say that?)

So, welcome and I am sure you will find everyone here most friendly and helpful.
David.
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3. Jul 5, 2007 11:55 PM in response to: FatManRunning
Re: Newb Introduction
quote:<HR>Originally posted by pcsronbo:

2. what kind of adventure race? What stuff do you get to do?
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I'm looking at the "Big Blue" race at Castaic Lake in California. It entails 5-7 miles Kayaking, 20-25 miles Mountain biking, and 5-8 miles Trail Running. You're given a map and do your own navigation. There is sometimes a "mystery event" that could be a climbing wall, archery, or whatever the course designers dream up. It's supposed to take anywhere from 6-9 hours. After that, there are two and three day races to try . If you want to do the week-long "Primal Quest" type races, you're going to have to create or hook up with a sponsored team. But one step at a time...

Ed
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4. Jul 6, 2007 12:38 AM in response to: FatManRunning
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Wow, that looks like a lot of fun, and not that far from me. I've been thinking of going up to Castaic to try some lake swimming. Maybe I should pack the mountain bike, too!

Welcome aboard!

Barb
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5. Jul 6, 2007 7:53 AM in response to: FatManRunning
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Welcome! Adventure racing sounds fabulous...if I wasn't spooked by the mountain bike section I would be all over it! Congrats on the 5K; it sounds like you want to progress in a reasonable time frame--I on the other hand jump head first into disaster (don't follow my lead!) Good luck on your endeavors.
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6. Jul 6, 2007 12:25 PM in response to: FatManRunning
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Welcome Ed! I think you'll find that, like 5k's, triathlons are a lot less intimidating once you've done one. Heck, I'm a pro now - I've done 3!!!!!

Good luck with the training!

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7. Jul 6, 2007 1:37 PM in response to: FatManRunning
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Welcome, Ed!!! I started couch to 5K almost a year ago! Congrats on your 5K. You did it the right way. My first race was a HM (not recommended!) This year will be better, though. You can easily do a triathlon next year. It really isn't as bad as it sounds. A sprint tri is only a 5K run (you've got that down!), plus some cycling and swimming. It is a lot of fun. I've been looking at Adventure Races too. I'd like to do one with DH next year. There are tons of them here. I'd like to do a short one. We looked at Muddy Buddy too, which sounds like a ton of fun, but it is a little pricey. I'll have to watch your posts to see how your adventure training, etc... goes.

Kelli
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