TIM! the new guy...

No matter what level of fitness you are at, all you need is a determination to get better. I normally train in the early AM. Beginning at 430 AM and lasting to around 700. These workouts normally have some running, lifting and sometimes swimming and biking. I will start placing my workout times on the site again soon. I will also encourage anyone else to post their workout times so we can train together.



Glad to have you in the GI!

Weekend of 9/20 - 21

A group of us will be going to Amelia Island this weekend - either Saturday or Sunday to bike the Ameliaman course and swim. Any takers? Times will be flexible.

Always training for the next!

Hello guys,
The internet has been down for a few days and thanks to TRI JUNKIE for keeping things going! I signed up at the Y for swim lessons in the AM. Coach Ken has given me lots of tips to become a better swimmer. It paid off at my last tri. I came out of the water 1 min and change better than last year. This is the training he has me doing for the Olympic.

Day 1) 3 x 550s
Day 2) 10 x 50s on 1:15
3 x 200s pull with long strokes
Day 3) 5 x 200s

In a couple of weeks he will give me another work load for the mile swim.

Still training in the AM at the Y, Bailey's and some from home. Currently Skeet and I are planning a trip to Amelia Sunday to ride the bike course and maybe a little open water swim. A group would be much more fun! Let me know!

The Vidalia Tri-Sprint and the Amalia Olympic will be the next two events.

"Savannah Rock of the Marne Triathlon"

(This past Sunday, Sept. 7th, 2008)

The History of Triathlon

Early triathlons were held as offbeat training exercises for runners. The first known modern day triathlons were held at San Diego’s (Calif.) Mission Bay in 1974. Organized by members of the San Diego Track Club, the events were held on summer evenings and were intended as no more than light-hearted breaks in the normal grind of training for marathons and 10Ks. These club events consisted of a run-bike-swim format.

One athlete who raced at the first Mission Bay Triathlon, John Collins, was very influential in the further development of the sport. Collins, a U.S. Naval Officer, took the triathlon concept to Hawaii and used it several years later to combine three of Oahu’s endurance events – the Waikiki Rough Water Swim, the Around-Oahu Bike Ride and the Honolulu Marathon – into one race: the Ironman. Only 12 men completed the first race held in January of 1978.

In 1979 Nestor Gernay and Steve Lynn orgainized a "Tin Man " ( 1/2 Ironman / 70.3 ) event in Savannah, Ga. This event had the same swim-bike-run format as the Ironman Hiawaii . 12 people finished in October 1979.

OF COURSE.....a few of our Golden Isles Multi Sport Athletes represented us in this event.

1. Amber Wellman, SSI

2 Tim Carlson, BWK

3. Jennifer & Steve Blackerby, BWK ........Just to name a few! ........WAY TO GO GUYS!!!

"DEAR MS KLAHN"

Ms. Klahn Congratulations! Way to go on your TRI in Winnersville. Coming in first or last isnt important. Being able to run/jog/walk across the finish line is Priceless! Record your time and strive to beat it on your next TRI.Becoming part of the group that trains requires a couple of things. Commitment, Dedication, and an Open Mind. Your fitness level isn't important. We have all the right people to get you started and even improve your time in your next event. Tri Junkie (For: Hugh)

WHAT TO DO?

Hey guys... Give me a good workout this week. I will run tonight for about 40 min. Then I need something for Wednesday - Friday. Have any suggestions? The Winnersville Sprint will be held Sat. if the weather permits. SO I need something to keep my pace for the event.