attn: runners!!

[Cody]

1.2 mile swim, 56 mile bike, 13.1 mile run. It's also called a 70.3 (for the combined distances)

I'm by no means a swimmer and it's easily my least "comfortable" discipline, but in all of my tri's my swim splits have been my fastest. I've trained for the Olympic distance before, and that is just a hair shy of 1 mile swim, so I'm not terribly worried about the extra quarter mile. The half marathon is what scare me.

I think the fact that I'm not a natural or trained swimmer helped me. I didn't have preexisting habits, and there is a certain 'style' of swimming that you use for triathlon--basically you swim with your arms and use your legs very very little. Since I was never used to kicking hard, it wasn't a difficult transition to become comfortable not kicking much. I'm not fast in the water, but I can maintain a decent enough pace to get through it.

 

[RockMonkey]

1.2 mile swim, 56 mile bike, 13.1 mile run. It's also called a 70.3 (for the combined distances)

I'm by no means a swimmer and it's easily my least "comfortable" discipline, but in all of my tri's my swim splits have been my fastest. I've trained for the Olympic distance before, and that is just a hair shy of 1 mile swim, so I'm not terribly worried about the extra quarter mile. The half marathon is what scares me.

Very cool. The half marathon would be the one I would be least worried about. The swim would worry me (and the lack of a road bike...).

 

[benjy]

Any problems with blisters? The thing that's kept me from buying them is they look like I'd slide around a bit in them, and without socks, that can only lead to blisters. :-\

Nope, no blisters.

 

[CJ Matt]

If you need to run on a treadmill set it at 1% incline to best mirror running outside. Get good shoes from a running store. I used to have anything from knee pain to shin splints and finally went to Stryders in Layton and bought shoes specific to my feet. I no longer have issues or when I start having shin pain I know it is time for new shoes.

 

[Jeremy]

i picked up shoes today. the guys down at sl running co are very helpful. its a neat analysis. my feet rolled in almost 45* they set me up with some good shoes. i passed on the insoles.

now to get to work. i have just over 2 months to get my self ready for this. 5 miles x 2 may not be much for some of you active healthy types, but for a fat lazy smokin bastid like me. it may be a challenge. im up for it. ill keep you posted.

 

[RockMonkey]

i picked up shoes today. the guys down at sl running co are very helpful. its a neat analysis. my feet rolled in almost 45* they set me up with some good shoes. i passed on the insoles.

now to get to work. i have just over 2 months to get my self ready for this. 5 miles x 2 may not be much for some of you active healthy types, but for a fat lazy smokin bastid like me. it may be a challenge. im up for it. ill keep you posted.

Awesome first step! Which shoes did you end up getting? It sounds like they put you in a stability shoe of some kind.

 

[Cody]

You'll be fine. Nobody says you can't walk for a minute to catch your breath if you get tired. the world will continue to rotate.

Hey Braden, have you heard much about the Nike Lunar Glides? I really like how light they are

 

[RockMonkey]

You'll be fine. Nobody says you can't walk for a minute to catch your breath if you get tired. the world will continue to rotate.

In fact there are marathon running strategies that revolve around walking at regular intervals!

 

[Jeremy]

Awesome first step! Which shoes did you end up getting? It sounds like they put you in a stability shoe of some kind.

saucony progrid guide 3. i have never had a shoe that fit my foot so well. cowboy boots and chuck taylors are about all ive owned for years.

any tips on running atire? i would imagine jeans and a t-shirt are going to get uncomfotable.

 

[Jeremy]

In fact there are marathon running strategies that revolve around walking at regular intervals!

i just talked to my aunt. one of the members of our team. she mentioned there would probably be some walking on her part as well. so i wont feel so bad if i have to.

 

[RockMonkey]

saucony progrid guide 3. i have never had a shoe that fit my foot so well. cowboy boots and chuck taylors are about all ive owned for years.

any tips on running atire? i would imagine jeans and a t-shirt are going to get uncomfotable.

Avoid anything cotton. You want 100% polyester, or other moisture wicking materials. Don't buy clothes at sports or running stores. Go to Ross. They always have tons of shirts for really low prices. I like running shorts with built in junk-nets, and pockets big enough to hold my iPod. Those are sometimes hard to find.

 

[Cody]

I just wear basketball shorts--not the super long ones just the basic cheap ones from Garts (sport authority). I've actually become a fan of "tech" shirts that are designed to wick moisture away. You can find good deals on them at most places, or I've bought a few from backcountry outlet (departmentofgoods.com).

I'm sure soccer shorts or any athletic short would work well. On long runs I'll wear compression shorts underneath (which negates the need for junk nets ) and triathlon has it's own clothing requirements that are ohhhhhhhh sooooo flattering

 

[RockMonkey]

Depending on what your condition is now, you may find this useful.
http://www.c25k.com/

It's a great program to get anyone started running. You can also download free files that tell you when to walk and run for whatever your music player of choice is.

 

[Jeremy]

thank you. you are the third person to refer me to c25k. i think thats where ill start.

 

[Jeremy]

so far so good. the more i do it, the easier it gets. the c25k program is pretty simple so far. the shoes make it a lot more comfortable. i wish i could run outside. but its too damned cold and icy. and i am not going to pay for a gym membership just to use their track. so for now im stuck on a tread mill. but i guess thats better than not doing it at all.

 

[WayneXJ]

I run outside in the cold because I can't stand the treadmill or the small indoor track at the rec center. It's not so bad after about the first mile once your body gets warmed up.

 

[benjy]

I run 6 months out of the year on a treadmill, b/c I hate the cold FWIW, I have found when running at 1% incline, I'm actually faster on the real road than I am on the treadmill...

 

[RockMonkey]

You'll be surprised how lightly you have to dress for cold weather once you get warmed up.

If you get sick of the treadmill but don't want to run outside, try the Olympic Oval in Kearns. It's a 1/4 mile padded indoor track.

 

[Cody]

Treadmill is better than nothing. I play basketball 2x's per week, so that is what I rely on to keep my cardio base for running while it's cold.

It will keep getting easier, just work up gradually. When I first stepped on a treadmill 5 or so year ago to get back into shape, I almost died after 3 minutes.

 

[Cascadia]

I know it's a little late but I just saw this post. First, if your foot is rolling in at 45 degrees the progrid guide 3 is not the shoe for you. That shoe is for light stability, not heavy stability. You should be in a gel 3000 or somewhere along those lines. It will help but it's not the shoe for you. I would strongly recommend for anyone else looking for running shoes to try out Runners Corner in Orem. They carry just about every shoe you could want( besides Nike, because they are ranked 3rd to last out of all running shoe brands) and they also carry the Vibram five fingers in tons of styles and colors. They are opening up a brand new custom store soon too. Right by Costco!