tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3056853145561997056.post5511777369479899420..comments2023-05-19T06:33:42.703-04:00Comments on Planes, Trains, and Running Shoes: To Tri or not to TryChristy Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15174474126186536847noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3056853145561997056.post-87229820128823372542010-12-22T12:58:08.181-05:002010-12-22T12:58:08.181-05:00Christy,
Great article. My name is Liz Barlow, a...Christy,<br /><br />Great article. My name is Liz Barlow, and I work for XTERRA WETSUITS (a triathlon-specific wetsuit company). I am 22, and I started doing triathlons about 3 years ago. It's definitely a huge investment with both time and money; however, it's ultimately up to you with how far you take each of those commitments.<br /><br />If you're looking to finish a sprint triathlon, you're don't necessarily have to invest as much time and energy as compared to setting a goal to win your age group in an Ironman race.<br /><br />With that being said, I wish you the best of luck with a few suggestions. For my first triathlon, I rented a wetsuit, rented a bicycle (it happened to be a mountain bike which wasn't the coolest bike, but it got me through the bike portion), and used other basic gear that I had. <br /><br />XTERRA WETSUITS has recognized the potential financial burden of the sport of triathlon, so we sell directly to our customers - no retailers, no middlemen to save our customers money. If you're interested in a wetsuit, please let me know - we have our entry-level performance wetsuits available for $99.<br /><br />Thanks, and best of luck to you! If you need anything or have questions, please feel free to contact me via email!<br />Liz<br />liz@xterrawetsuits.comlbarlowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05394124105703232557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3056853145561997056.post-44052099352195188812010-12-22T09:13:06.251-05:002010-12-22T09:13:06.251-05:00Maybe you can scratch it off your list, or edit it...Maybe you can scratch it off your list, or edit it. Maybe "complete a tri in the next 2 years." Then you can start saving and purchasing what you need, giving yourself more time to train for the areas you don't feel as strong in. <br /><br />I think that editing the 'To-Do Life Lists' we make for ourselves is part of growing. It's learning that there are sometimes going to be things we just can't fit into our schedules or budgets. :)Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06655037035629361166noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3056853145561997056.post-45893334723702608952010-12-21T21:08:14.430-05:002010-12-21T21:08:14.430-05:00I say if you are going to do a marathon, put the t...I say if you are going to do a marathon, put the tri on for later in the year - August, Sept.Detroit Runner(Jeff)https://www.blogger.com/profile/03340721120260257973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3056853145561997056.post-90240527348191963692010-12-21T17:30:16.187-05:002010-12-21T17:30:16.187-05:00One of my friends did an Iron Man competition and ...One of my friends did an Iron Man competition and the bikes are very expensive. Personally, I think I would check out some places to get a decent bike second hand. Same thing about the helmet. The thing is, that will likely still be expensive. And no matter which way you work it, it will be a major time commitment. Do you have a place to go for a swim? If you don't, then you'll probably have to add gym membership to the fees. Not to mention, speaking as someone who has tried to bike, swim, and run in the same gym day, despite being primarily a runner, all those work different muscles. And I was majorly sore!<br />That being said, I think it would be really cool to be able to say you've done a triathlon. And as one of you're readers I'm cheering for you to complete your list! <br />*Are you going to post a review of the book? I'd be interested to know what you think when you finish...TexasGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02957544342782592424noreply@blogger.com