11/21/2009 4:00:05 AM - 002096712636
DOes anybody still want to Brick tomorrow morning? Want to start no later than 6:45 - 7 the latest; let me know Jim Percherke - 703-899-3248 jim_percherke@acushnetgolf.com

11/18/2009 6:58:57 PM - 001068500513
To sign up or Not to sign up for the TT! that's the question. Every Sunday seems to rain for this. The other Sundays have been Sunny & Warm! :-)

@Dow - That is a huge write up on the 310xt!

11/17/2009 9:28:05 PM - 002094383069
Here is a very detailed review of the Garmin 310 xt for those of us hoping to get one from Santa.
http://dcrainmaker.blogspot.com/2009/09/garmin-forerunner-310xt-in-depth-review.html

11/9/2009 8:01:33 PM - 002079838769
The trails are not paved but the main one is gravel. I usually run them in my regular running shoes. Easy pace most are interested in running less than 6 miles but I thought we'd just stick to an hour 9:30-10:30. Right now I have 5 interested email/reply back here to confirm.

reneehilmi@gmail.com
703-505-8868 my cell

directions from Ashburn rt 7 east left at Georgetown Pike
first Left Seneca Rd follow to the end (about 4 miles)parking is in front of the yellow gate

11/8/2009 3:19:27 PM - 000021495516
When you say trails, do you mean true dirt trails (I don't have the right shoes!) or are they paved?  I'd be interested, but have to pick up my son at 11:45 so I couldn't go too long.

11/8/2009 12:39:11 PM - 000036581813
Renee - I'm interested! I know those trails and love running them. What pace?

11/7/2009 6:42:44 PM - 002079838769
Anyone interested in Tues 9:30 am trail runs? there are some great trails 3,6, AND 10 mile loops near my house west of Great Falls Park along the Potomac River....we could even do some yoga after???...................

11/7/2009 4:50:42 PM - 000075527319
WANT ADS: I'm working on next month's newsletter and want to give you the opportunity to place a WANT AD for gear to sell or in search of. Winter is a fun time to gear up and a good time to make a buck or two on your 'gently trained on' items! meggankw@verizon.net

11/7/2009 3:02:56 PM - 000075527319
Laura - where are they moving to? Anything else they want to purge?

11/7/2009 3:12:16 AM - 001066831144
Special Offer: Bicycle Outfitters has a new Kuota K-Factor TT bike they are offering for a special price before they move to their new location. This is an amazing carbon bike, size M, that Mark said he would sell for $1900, originally over $3000. If you are in the market for a new tri-bike, contact Mark at Bicycle Outfitters to see if this might be a good fit for you.

11/6/2009 3:20:45 PM - 001068500513
Okay - so no takers on the bike ride? How about Saturday Morning Family Breakfast at IHOP.... Pancakes, Hashbrown, Sausage, Bacon, etc! Haha JustKidding, well maybe not...

11/6/2009 2:27:57 AM - 001068500513
If anyone wants to ride on Sunday, let me know. I'm thinking Sunday around 9, 10, or 11AM right now on the WOD trail and going to Purceville and wherever.

11/6/2009 12:26:02 AM - 000075527319
OK photo buffs - I am looking for more fun photos for next months newsletter. You can email them directly to me (meggankw@verizon.net) or post here on the website and I will tract them down. Don't be shy and share those action (or non-action) shots!

11/3/2009 1:03:59 PM - 000075527319
Ed - just follow Dow's workout where you can have impectable abs in 6 weeks and never actually do a core workout - I think he is "willing" it to be so.

11/2/2009 3:15:27 PM - 002077722419
Is my core that pathetic and weak?? Yes, yes it is. My abs are still sore from saturday's core workout. That is pathetisad.

11/1/2009 12:33:14 AM - 001047625497
Brian, great workout today. Made eating the candy tonight much more fun (with less guilt)!!!

10/31/2009 11:55:55 PM - 001086537579
Meggan, the newsletter looks great. You guys did wonderful job. A lot of useful information. Looking forward read it next month

10/30/2009 11:30:53 AM - 002012745137
Meggan, I loved your newsletter.

10/29/2009 5:52:03 PM - 001068500513
WABA is giving out free bike lights: http://www.waba.org/events/gotlights.php You have to bring your bike though.
FAIRFAX, VA LIGHT GIVEAWAYS
Tuesday, November 3
W&OD Trail and Gallows Road
Time: 4:30-6:00pm

Sunday, November 8
Annandale United Methodist Church, 6935 Columbia Pike, Annandale
Time: 1:00-4:00pm

10/29/2009 2:42:02 AM - 001047625497
Meggan, AWESOME job on the newsletter!!! Love it!!

10/27/2009 5:21:52 PM - 000075527319
Laura, Dow will do long course and I will bring the cow bell!

10/27/2009 12:16:15 PM - 001066831144
Molly,
We have a bike only division available if you want.

10/27/2009 1:58:13 AM - 001047625497
Does anyone want to do the run portion of the duathlon for me? I still am having hip problems and can't run yet. I was going to have Doug do it for me but now he is nursing a sprained ankle. :(

10/25/2009 1:07:31 AM - 001068500513
I'm swimming at 8AM and then later on planning to go for a bike ride - 12pmish.

10/24/2009 11:43:14 PM - 001066831144
Claude Moore is closed sunday 10/24. I plan on swimming tomorrow morning at Ida Lee at 8:00.

10/24/2009 5:33:00 PM - 000075527319
Do we have a lane at Claude Moore tomorrow (Sun) and is anyone thinking about going at 8am?

10/24/2009 1:38:08 AM - 001066831144
I have inquired with PRR about a special team discount on skins...should have an answer in a couple days. I do have the deal finalized on the trainers from Bicycle Outfitters and will be sending out the details this weekend.

10/23/2009 8:30:05 PM - 001068500513
I use Skins from PRR when I know my legs are going to suffer... i wear them at night. During the day, I would wear a pair of compression socks for recovery.

During a long run, I wear a pair of CW-X Stabilyx Tights so my legs won't fall off in the winter. It keeps them firmly attached when my ligaments start to fall off.

http://www.cw-x.com/ExploreProducts.aspx?product=tights&by=activity&gender=mens

10/23/2009 5:34:37 PM - 002094383069
Yep Potomac RR, If you are between sizes, take the smaller for more compression. I also run in compression socks in the fall/winter.

10/23/2009 4:48:15 PM - 002053612451
Dow - where did you purchase them? I'm working my way up during the winter to longer runs (pending feet & knees allow it) & would like to also invest in some solid compression :)

Assumption: PRR, correct?

Meggan - I owe you a check!! (not forgotten)

10/23/2009 2:59:29 PM - 002094383069
Susan, I wear the Skins recovery tights after each long run or long ride. I think they work. It seems to take away some of the soreness the next day. I know Brian and several other team members wear them.

10/22/2009 8:26:36 PM - 000075527319
If anyone has some fun photos they would like to share in the new team Newsletter, could you please email me at meggankw@verizon.net or post on this site. I figured out how to get them from here. Anything from Nations, reston, Giant Acorn, etc. Even a funny spectator photo! Thanks!

10/22/2009 2:40:41 PM - 000021495516
Do any of you wear compression gear? Now that my long runs are 15+ miles I'm interested in whether I should get some to actually wear while running, or is the stuff you wear to recover better? What do you have?

10/22/2009 12:45:52 AM - 001068500513
I have the day off tomorrow! If anyone wants to ride... let's do it! Weather looks good! I want to head west from Ashburn... 2 to 3 hours. Hit me on facebook or email me davidv1232@verizon.net.

10/20/2009 6:10:42 PM - 000075527319
ATTN Rob Crangle & Brad Medairy - could you please email me at meggankw@verizon.net with the time you set as a goal to finish Augusta in? We are doing a piece on the Augusta race for the newsletter. Thanks!

10/20/2009 2:14:29 AM - 002039954986
I'm going to try and get a 2000 meter swim in (slow, body rotation and form concentrated) at Claude Moore tomorrow morning (8 AM) before strength training if anyone is interested. I'll need some high performance fuel if I'm going to fit all that in.

10/19/2009 3:22:54 AM - 002039707482
Last chance for New York City Triathlon. If you want in I need a check for 245 tomorrow. Cheers. 10.19.09 Monday!

10/17/2009 8:02:15 PM - 002053612451
Fun swim today :)

10/16/2009 11:08:30 PM - 001068500513
Since the weather looks too cold and wet for Sarah riding in Bike DC - Sarah and I will join Doug/kids on the leisure side.

10/16/2009 7:11:19 PM - 001047625497
Anyone else for swimming at 11:00 at Claude Moore. Doug will be with the kids in the Leisure pool and I'll be with Erin in the lap pool.

10/16/2009 3:21:30 PM - 002053612451
And lastly to Molly - I live with a great massage therapist (Reston)... if interested.

10/16/2009 3:19:29 PM - 002053612451
Would be interested!

10/16/2009 3:18:57 PM - 002053612451
Molly - may see you there to swim. will you give me a call to let me know how long you plan to be there? would come early pending on how long you want to swim too. Thanks!

10/16/2009 1:57:11 PM - 001047625497
Tomorrow morning (Sat.) Doug and I are taking the kids to Claude Moore to swim. I'm going to swim laps in the competition pool and Doug is going to play with them in the Leisure Pool. They open the Leisure Pool at 11:00 so that is when we are planning on going. Wanna join us? Looks like another rain out for outdoor activities for the kids so we thought this would be fun for them.

10/16/2009 1:54:43 PM - 001047625497
Does anyone have a good person to go to in the Sterling/Ashburn area for a sports massage?

10/15/2009 7:38:31 PM - 001066831144
Garmin 310xt group purchase. I know a few people have mentioned they are interested in purchasing a new garmin. I am negotiating a group discount, but need to get a ball park count of who is interested. Once I have a final price, you can make your final decision. If you are interested, please email me at lauraaldrich@comcast.net.

The same goes for a fluid trainer. Please email me if you are in the market for a trainer this winter and once I have a group price, I will let everyone know.

Thanks!
Laura

10/14/2009 10:57:12 PM - 001066831144
Please let me know if you are missing platters & dishes from Saturday night. I have quite a collection left over!

10/12/2009 6:51:42 PM - 000075527319
I plan on going to Aardvark this week for some new finz. Does anybody need anything? Lap counters, finz, hand paddles, swim caps? I can drop it to you at the duathlon. I know Aardvark's hours can be sketchy and we live close by. Let me know via email - meggankw@verizon.net.

10/6/2009 7:36:39 PM - 002077722419
Giant Acorn on Saturday turned out to be a great day. Swim was OK considering that i haven't swam since Reston. T1 was better than in the past. I could have done a little better on the bike. T2 was on par with past times. Legs were gassed by the time the run came around. Regardless, it was a great day for a Tri.

10/6/2009 4:15:35 PM - 002051815382
The Giant Acorn race went very well. If you have not done an open water race I recommend this as a first open water triathlon to all. We were never far from land. Although at one point, in the middle of the swim, most swimmers could stand because the water only 1 1/2 foot deep. I will post pictures tonight.

10/6/2009 1:40:09 AM - 001009336023
How did the Giant Acorn and Army 10miler go for everyone?? Looks like Tony did prety well acording to Marisha (who will obvisouly be making more Weds track and as special punishment, she should be encouraged to do the 5am swims!!). Any photos or links for th races this past weekend? Congrats to those who participated!!

10/4/2009 9:40:22 PM - 001086537579
Congrats to everyone who raced today at Giant Acorn. Tony passed me in the run, I felt that i was walking. That was the pay back for missing Wednesday track work. :)
Ed, hope you enjoyed your race yesterday, sorry we were't able to come cheer for you.
It was a great way to finish the season. Go team, TPR!

10/2/2009 12:40:03 PM - 001066831144
Brad, thanks for getting this deal for the team. I'm intrigued, but still researching. It is a nice time of year because July is kind of a dead month. It would definitely make my September much easier by taking nations off my calendar. Hmmmmm.

10/1/2009 12:11:20 AM - 002077722419
Looks like Dow at the 44 second mark

9/30/2009 8:20:39 PM - 002090559473
If anyone is interested in doing the NY City Triathlon (http://www.nyctri.com) in July 2010, they have agreed to let us register prior to public registration. Public registration opens on Nov 1 at 12:00 AM and closes in ~22 minutes.. I have to let them know how many folks are interested and get them a check NLT Oct 15. If you're interested, shoot me a note at brad.medairy@gmail.com and we can coordinate the details. - Brad

9/30/2009 6:49:33 PM - 002051815382
Check out the video stream from Ironman Augusta. Look at the 44th second of the video to see one of our team members. http://raycom.playonsports.com/widget.html?eventId=7087
I have not watched all of the other video to see if any one else pops up. Check this one out too. http://raycom.playonsports.com/widget.html?eventId=7017

9/30/2009 6:49:28 PM - 002051815382
Check out the video stream from Ironman Augusta. Look at the 44th second of the video to see one of our team members. http://raycom.playonsports.com/widget.html?eventId=7087
I have not watched all of the other video to see if any one else pops up. Check this one out too. http://raycom.playonsports.com/widget.html?eventId=7017

9/28/2009 6:58:36 PM - 002077722419
So is there a group ride today?

9/27/2009 1:07:16 PM - 001009336023
You can watch Crangle, Crow, Medairy and Walker at the Augusta Ironman live on www.wfxg.com and see the current standings at www.ironman.com So far this morning, Crow is out of the swim at 26.58 and Medairy is at 32.33! Go Guys!!

9/24/2009 3:21:20 PM - 001068500513
Good Luck to everyone in the Augusta 70.3! and goodluck to everyone racing this weekend! Have Fun!

9/24/2009 1:55:12 PM - 001066831144
Shamrock rates go up on 10/1.

9/24/2009 12:08:15 PM - 000075527319
I was going to ask all the ladies to channel their 'girl power' to me for Augusta this weekend, but since I won't be needing it to drink at Oktoberfest here in SR, then maybe we can channel it to the guys going - Dow, Brian, Rob and Brad! Good luck and remember to hydrate!

9/23/2009 7:45:28 PM - 002051815382
I know there are several team members racing in the Giant Acorn Triathlon. Marisha and I drove down to Lake Anna to check out the course. The bike and Run course is very flat. Even the 4 bridges that you cross are flat, but the last half mile of the bike course has a 180 degree turn with a lot of rocks in the road. So go slow on that turn.

9/20/2009 11:31:26 PM - 001066831144
TPR seriously represented at Taylor Love today! Congrats to Renee Hilmi for 1st overall female, Marisa Santisi, 2nd overall female, David Pattie 3rd overall male. For age group placements, 1st place went to Erin Gordon, Jack Masih, Kristi Cooper and Lauren Merritt. Awesome job to all racers and volunteers! Thanks Brian and Alissa for a great race.

9/20/2009 9:20:22 PM - 002039707482
Susan, shamrock will close out its just a matter of when.

9/20/2009 9:19:44 PM - 002039707482
Thank you! To all the team members that came out and raced today as well as all of those who came out to volunteer. I just want you all to know that it is appreciated. I know waking up when the after hours dance remix is still playing on the radio is never fun and we are thankful for having such a great team. We had around 28 team members racing and volunteering at the event! Again Thank you and congrats to everyone!

9/20/2009 12:21:57 PM - 000021495516
RE Shamrock: Does it typically sell out?

9/16/2009 11:45:27 AM - 000086870996
Last minute add-on to Taylor Love. See you all there.

9/14/2009 8:18:45 PM - 002039707482
Those riding tonight the ride will start and finish at trail side park... bring your shoes to run afterwards.

9/14/2009 1:08:15 AM - 002039707482
Congrats to everyone who raced today! Special congrats to Greg, Josh, Marisha, and Chuck for placing in there age groups at Tri the Valley! Greg, Josh and Chuck would of placed even higher but they ran an extra 1/2 mile on the run course. Great Job to everyone who raced we had team members at Tri the Valley, Reston, Nations and Patriots! Woo hoo look at TPR go!

9/13/2009 8:13:25 PM - 000021495516
We just booked the Spring Hill Suites for Shamrock. Free breakfast and larger rooms, which we really need with two little ones. Just a quick "wave" ride away from the rest of you staying a little farther north.

9/12/2009 8:36:12 PM - 000075527319
Good Racing to all doing the Reston & Nations TRI tomorrow!! Dow got some nice swag from Reston! Gives me ideas for SR TRI next year!

9/12/2009 8:33:16 PM - 000075527319
What does this mean Joseph? Upgrading or getting out of the biz?

9/11/2009 9:11:18 PM - 002039954986
If anyone is interested in purchasing my 2009 Trek Equinox TTX SSL at a healthy discount from the retail price, please give me a call. One of the best bikes on the market. Accepting offers. Reminder- retail on this machine is $7100 but I'm not asking for that. Shoot me your offers. beantownsox81@aol.com. Frame size- SMALL 54cm

9/11/2009 1:46:03 PM - 001066831144
We sent out a fall training survey today. Please take a few minutes to fill it out. It will be great to get the team's input on what you would like to see for group training. If you did not get the survey in your email, please let me know at lauraaldrich@comcast.net and I will send you a link. Thanks for your support!

9/11/2009 4:05:41 AM - 002039707482
The ride for Fridays bike ride has a change of location. It will start from 4242 stepney drive in gainesville and go for 56 miles. Ride starts at 6am.

9/10/2009 8:27:46 PM - 001068500513
I ran down the W&O trail for 5 miles a couple of weeks ago and she dusted me on her bike and I had to drag her off the trail kick'n and screamin when we had to go home... I was figuring to cut the ride a little short myself or use my Trail-A-bike.

9/10/2009 6:08:29 PM - 001066831144
David, can Sarah ride for 12 miles??? I don't know if my 10 year old would be able to handle that. Sounds like a fun event. Do you know if it will sell out?

9/10/2009 6:05:55 PM - 001066831144
Shamrock Hotels: Last year we waited too long and couldn't find a block of rooms together. This year we are staying at the Sheraton Oceanfront, which is right at the marathon start. The Coopers are also already booked there too. They have rates starting at $144/night.

9/10/2009 4:53:31 PM - 002087545418
Finally signed up for Taylor Love - who else is doing this one? Jackie???

9/10/2009 12:58:19 PM - 001068500513
Anyone doing Bike DC on Oct 17th? There is a family-friendly 12-mile option. Kids 15 and under are free. $5 discount code “DCC271” if registered by Sept 16th. I'm taking Sarah(6). Wanted to see if there are other families possibly going.

9/9/2009 12:24:16 AM - 001066831144
3 additional swim practices have been added for this week at the Broadlands Southern Walk pool. Wed 9/9 7:00pm, Thurs 9/10 6:00am, and Thurs 9/10 at 10:00am.

9/7/2009 11:28:32 PM - 001068500513
I am interested in the half for sure or possibly a full Sha-marathon... so if there's a group long run on on either Sat or Sun AM...I'm in.

9/7/2009 8:31:54 PM - 001066831144
The Taylor Love triathlon is still open for registration. This is a great Tri at Worldgate Sport & Health. 300yd swim, 18 mile bike, 2 mile run. A great "end of season" race. http://www.active.com/page/Event_Details.htm?event_id=1695105&assetId=4035e472-5165-4f2c-b7f1-3e717abd4f0e

9/7/2009 8:27:54 PM - 001066831144
Meggan, The SR goodie bags were awesome! Great job selecting the items.

9/7/2009 5:40:10 PM - 002039707482
By the way overall results are posted.

9/7/2009 5:39:50 PM - 002039707482
Jackie the half would be fine, but if you want to challenge yourself even more go for the full.

9/7/2009 3:33:41 PM - 000075527319
So happy that the South Riding TRI went flawlessly with fabulous weather and how 'bout us (Team TPR) getting SO many medals?? Just imagine Eagleman!

9/7/2009 3:02:37 AM - 001086537579
Molly, here it is marrachal@gmail.com. Thank you for the pictures, we all look so good! Great race today everyone!

9/7/2009 2:52:23 AM - 001047625497
Marisha, what is your email.......I need it so we can plan some bike rides or runs together! :)

9/7/2009 2:40:32 AM - 001086537579
Miranda, I am so sorry about your bike today. Hope you dont feel too bad. Here is my phone number 703-732-4736

9/7/2009 2:08:11 AM - 002058472001
I would be interested in the Shamrock 1/2 marathon as well. Amy

9/5/2009 3:19:05 PM - 000021495516
I've got a full marathon 3 weeks earlier, so I may only do the 8k at Shamrock. Rich will do the 8k or the half... he's not sure yet. But we're definitely in!

9/5/2009 2:12:34 AM - 001047625497
Oh, I'm only going to do the half at Shamrock.....I don't think I have time to train for a full marathon!!! Unless I want to give up my kids for the winter! :)

9/4/2009 2:37:52 PM - 002086834247
Regarding Eagleman training-should we plan the full marathon or the half?

9/4/2009 2:19:30 PM - 002039707482
Oh yes for anyone reading Shamrock is part of the training plan for eagleman. The bigger the group the better the party! No green beer but it is still good!

David have fun at Busch Gardens!

9/4/2009 2:09:25 PM - 000021495516
We're in for shamrock!!!

9/4/2009 10:48:10 AM - 001068500513
I'll be doing roller coaster repeats at Busch Gardens today! Feel free join! :)

9/4/2009 2:51:17 AM - 001047625497
What's up with the weather at all these Ironman races this year? Last year when Doug and Brian ran Louisville it was 94 degrees and humid!!! This year it was somewhere around 74!!! And to be that nice at Kona.....wow!!!

9/4/2009 2:49:00 AM - 001047625497
Sounds like the Shamrock race would be a fun one to do - and if it's flat I'm in!!!! Maybe we can get a big group to do it......a "pre-Eagleman" workout for all of us crazy half ironman bunch who will be hopefully getting our miles up by then!! :) Or maybe do it just for the post race party. Will there be green beer???

9/4/2009 2:18:34 AM - 001066831144
Here is an interesting article about Children's triathlons. http://www.nytimes.com/2009/08/27/health/nutrition/27fitness.html?_r=3&ref=health

9/3/2009 8:52:35 PM - 002039707482
Molly I do Shamrock every year as I enjoy the venue and post race party. Flat course good support and fun people.

9/3/2009 7:33:15 PM - 001066831144
Based on the weather below, Ashburn is the exact same as Kona today. It is a beautiful day from what I can tell through my office window!

9/3/2009 5:59:19 PM - 000075527319
Molly - we had fun @Shamrock, good swag and medal. We will both be there next year most likely. The course is flat and comfort depends on the weather from what I hear.

9/3/2009 3:22:12 PM - 002039707482
Ok all the team wear is in. I ordered a mens small bib fleece bike tights that dont have a owner if anyone would like to purchase them. I ordered them for me and ordered small instead of medium...oops. I will have the orders with me at bootcamp tonight and tomorrow at bike and at swim sat and at south riding packet pick up sat. If you can not make any of these times then you need to contact me directly. coachcrow@tri-performance.com Cheers!

9/3/2009 2:33:57 PM - 001047625497
Renee Hilmi and I are going for a trail ride next Wed. at 9:45 (meeting at the Ice Rink in Ashburn). If you want to come please let us know!

9/3/2009 2:21:34 PM - 001047625497
for all of you who did the Shamrock Marathon, half or 5K, did you like the venue? Is anyone doing it in 2010??

9/2/2009 7:29:02 PM - 000075527319
Kristi or Dave - could you email me regarding Sunday's South Riding TRI? Thanks! meggankw@verizon.net

9/2/2009 12:18:48 PM - 001047625497
Coach.....get well soon!!!

9/2/2009 2:06:53 AM - 002039707482
I put the wed track wkout up on the run link. I will be out tomorrow so enjoy the run.

8/30/2009 1:11:54 AM - 001047625497
We all had a great time today at the biathlon. Thanks again Brian. Pictures of the kids are posted on this site.

8/29/2009 7:08:30 PM - 001066831144
Great job to all 41 participants in the Biathlon today! A special thanks to everyone who helped supervise the kid's division. They all had a great time!

8/28/2009 6:21:31 PM - 001068500513
hope the weather is good for the AM!

8/28/2009 2:12:51 PM - 002039825452
Team Whu hu! You got the lock on "whu hu'ing" encouragement, so think of all the fans along the road, shouting, "goooooo! whu hu!! gooooo!"

8/28/2009 1:01:19 PM - 000075527319
WANTED: Team Name. Doug Steele has kindly agreed to team with me to do the South Riding TRI. What we need is a fabulous team name - witty, clever, one that puts fear in the hearts of the other teams! Since it's only the 2 of us and there are other TPR members racing, not sure we should use the TPR name. Thoughts, ideas welcomed!

8/26/2009 3:01:48 AM - 001047625497
Erin, where do you open water swim?

8/25/2009 2:21:56 PM - 002053612451
I'd go, but have a better option for you - want to open water swim for an hour with me + Andrew on Wednesday?

8/24/2009 3:17:16 PM - 002039707482
Joeseph are you working tonight or are you coming out and riding?

8/24/2009 3:03:57 PM - 000075527319
Added IRONGIRL photos. Off to the beach so no time for witty commentary. Guess you all will have to wait for that till I get back! :) Please ignore the Eagleman photos readded by mistake.

8/24/2009 2:33:41 PM - 002039954986
Anyone want to swim Wed afternoon sometime between 3 p.m. & 6 p.m.? Broadlands or Claude Moore. I'd like to go for an hour.

8/24/2009 1:43:27 PM - 000075527319
Dare I say, yes - the things we will do for good swag!

8/24/2009 3:40:34 AM - 001047625497
Congrats to all of you who finished Irongirl today!!! And what awesome "goodies" we got - that would be incentive enough for me to go back and do that hilly course again!!! TPR/Irongirl 2010???

8/21/2009 6:51:04 PM - 001006897846
I have two preseason Redskins vs Steelers tickets plus parking pass. 50 yard line, Row 20 sec 122, seat 7 and 8. I have been and these are really nice seats. Really good price. I know it is pre-season (blechish) but if you are interested because you are a Steelers fan. Call me. 703-754-7087.

8/20/2009 2:24:57 PM - 002039560680

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I have a friend who has lost their swimmer for the Nation's Tri and needs to find a new swimmer by the end of this week.  The race is Sunday September 13.  She says "if anyone is interested, would love to have you! No cost, I already paid, just looking for a swimmer."

If you are interested, please contact her directly at: kidscientist@hotmail.com

Thanks

8/20/2009 2:22:53 PM - 002039560680
http://www.beginnertriathlete.com/discussion/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=176008&posts=1#M2359802

8/20/2009 11:00:37 AM - 000075527319
Funny - instead of being intimidated by the other teams, I am intimidated by my partner! "Swim said the mama fish, swim if you can and they swam and they swam all over the dam"!

8/20/2009 1:25:21 AM - 001047625497
This is Doug: Meggan, start swimming at 5am and don't stop until 7am. Then do it again!

8/19/2009 7:21:08 PM - 002057938768
wow you will be in the company of greatness

8/19/2009 7:15:51 PM - 000075527319
Thanks to Greg, Erin and Tiny for you offer to help in building me a team for the South Riding TRi. Laura and Molly worked some voodoo magic and got me the "man of Steele" to do the bike and run! Now I just have to not embarrass him with a humanlike swim time!

8/19/2009 7:13:52 PM - 002057938768
Brian Markley (sp?) he is very fast on the bike and ran cross country in college. He works on the weekends so it might be tough but that is where I would start. Mark at Bicycle Outfitters has his number.

8/19/2009 2:18:37 AM - 002039707482
Tiny I will call tomorrow and see.

8/18/2009 5:45:35 PM - 000075527319
Hey Tiny - can any of those fast riders run? Ideally since t-shirts and medals have been ordered - I would be able to add one person. I have Greg and thanks Erin waiting in the wings. (thanks guys)!

8/18/2009 2:40:42 PM - 002057938768
Is there a projected date on the team gear?

8/18/2009 2:36:38 PM - 002057938768
If Mark is not available there are other really fast cyclist from our shop ride on Tuesdays nights. Let me know and I can help you find someone.

8/18/2009 2:18:19 PM - 002053612451
I'd run.

8/17/2009 9:03:46 PM - 000075527319
Funny Laura, I can't tell if you're serious or not. But I like how you're thinking! Mark will be in the BO sweep car to my best guess - but if this Ray guy is fast enough, maybe he'll work out! :)

8/17/2009 5:42:21 PM - 001066831144
Meggan...Is Mark Werner (Bicycle Outfitters) free for the bike portion??? If you don't get any takers for the run we can call Ray Pugsley (Potomac River Running) and see if he is available.

8/17/2009 3:50:31 PM - 000075527319
WANT AD: LOOKING TO BASK IN THE GLORY OF WINNING! Ok, due to an injury I cannot place in the South Riding TRI on Sept.6th. I cannot begin to explain my disappointment since this is MY town and I almost placed last year. I am IN SEARCH of a TEAM. I have seeded with a time of 6:55. I need a FAST CYCLIST and a kick ass RUNNER - if you happen to be both, fabulous! If you are interested in please email directly (meggankw@verizon.net). I really, really want to place! Any of you who know me know this! Thanks!

8/14/2009 3:26:33 AM - 001086537579
I am thinking about doing March of Dimes "Bolt for Babies" 5k run in Arlington on September 12th. Is anyone interested on joining me? My email marrachal@gmail.com

8/12/2009 3:26:56 AM - 002039707482
Track work at 6:15am at south riding.

8/10/2009 2:55:54 AM - 002057938768
I guess I should have looked at the final results before leaving becase now I am itching to know my splits to see where my time came off at. (9 min overall from June)

8/9/2009 12:27:40 AM - 000075527319
To all those participating in Broadlands #2, have a GREAT race! I'll see you predawn and I must warn you, I can be loud and cheery even before the sun is up! Go Team TPR!

8/8/2009 7:15:43 PM - 002077722419
Just signed up for the Giant Acorn International distance on 10/3. Anyone else sign up for that event?

8/6/2009 7:06:28 PM - 002039707482
SOUTH RIDING TRIATHLON JUST CLOSED I HOPE ALL THAT WANTED IN REGISTERED IN TIME.

8/6/2009 1:17:07 PM - 000021495516
Tiny... I could probably be talked into the swim, but I'm physically unable to do the bike. We should talk! ~Susan

8/5/2009 11:33:34 PM - 002057938768
Is there anyone who would be interested in doing Eagleman as a relay? Teresa would do the run and I would be willing do what ever you do not want to do.
Email me at bafolsom@liberty.edu

8/5/2009 11:21:13 AM - 001066831144
It looks like 11 Team TPR members have signed up for Eagleman 2010. You can still sign up, but don't wait, it is almost full!

8/5/2009 2:41:30 AM - 000089946237
Anyone interested in doing the Broadlands bike/run course tomorrow evening or Thursday? I missed the trial run this weekend and am hoping to do at least the bike course before Sunday.
E-mail me if interested donnajackson@verizon.net

8/4/2009 5:14:29 PM - 001047625497
Meggan, what time are you going? I could try to get a sitter if possible.

8/4/2009 11:44:27 AM - 001066831144
FYI The 2010 Eagleman 70.3 registration opens at 9:00am today.

8/4/2009 11:32:49 AM - 001066831144
Disney Marathon Weekend 1/2010:
Michael and Doug are doing the full, Molly is doing the half, and I am doing the 5k with my 10 year old daughter. Anyone else interested in joining us? The 5k is 88% full, and the half has officially sold out (but I have a way to still get you in at regular price). Spaces are going quickly, so let me know if you would like to join in!!

8/3/2009 5:37:01 PM - 000075527319
I have a peak mileage ride to do on the 12th of August (Wednesday) - is anyone interested in doing some miles around South Riding? I could take you through the SR Tri course 1 or 2 or 8 times! Let me know!

8/2/2009 10:45:03 PM - 002039560680
I'm going to do a little brick/T2 workout tomorrow morning. Meet me at the Southern Walk Pool (50 meter pool) for bike/run at 7:15 if anyone wants to join. Email me at aldrichva@comcast.net

7/30/2009 11:12:07 PM - 000075527319
Sorry - the bike ride is for SATURDAY, the 1st. We will be in Columbia tomorrow seeing if their Irongirl course is "man enough" for us! HA!

7/30/2009 11:10:54 PM - 000075527319
I am doing 60 miles in South Riding - yes, I expect to get a little "loopy". Anyway, Molly is thinking about joining me for some miles around 9/9:15am - so if anyone else wants to join us, feel free. Email me @ meggankw@verizon.net for directions.

7/30/2009 12:11:20 AM - 001066831144
Meggan, you need to patent your ideas! I am not aware of either. The speedfil system does have a neoprene wrap and what looks like a more flexible straw, but I am not sure it is compatible with our bikes.

7/29/2009 5:40:24 PM - 001086537579
Is anyone interested to run with me tonight before swim seed. I will run the South Riding triathlon route (the same we ran this past Sunday) to warm up before the swim.

7/28/2009 10:46:56 PM - 000075527319
Laura - is there such a thing as a huggie (insolator) for the aero bar water system? Ice melts instantly these days. Also, do they make a 'bendy' straw for it or do I just borrow from the kids?

7/27/2009 5:58:15 PM - 002039707482
Anyone want to join me I am lifting weights at 5 before ride, then may run right afterwards. Tonights route is around 32 if you leave from ff and in the 20's if you leave from Trail side park. We leave at 6 from ff and the first part of the ride is usually pretty quick to the park. Hope to see all of you there!

7/24/2009 11:37:24 PM - 000075527319
I like "Frenchy". THe Kenyan and Frenchy can represent the countries and "A.K." and the "Kougar" can represent the animal kingdom!

7/24/2009 4:37:16 PM - 001006897846
Laura or Brian - Swim on Saturday, correct? Nothing tonite though, correct?

Lora

7/24/2009 3:25:34 AM - 001047625497
I think her name was Frenchy??? And didn't she have red hair also? Brian, what is CQ??

7/23/2009 1:16:56 PM - 000075527319
What's CQ? And Rizzo was the Pink Lady leader. I don't see Laura as the tough Rizzo type - she's more warm and fuzzy like the one who wanted to be a hairdreser - whose name escapes me right now.

7/23/2009 12:57:11 PM - 002039707482
Laura could either be CQ, or what was the leader of the pink ladies in grease called?

7/21/2009 11:20:59 PM - 001047625497
Hi. Does anyone want to swim tomorrow morning at Southernwalk with me? I'm going to be there at 6am and then probably running afterwards for short run.

7/21/2009 10:56:21 PM - 000075527319
So we could be A.K. and Kougar (K for kooky and knot knowing the full meaning of Cougar). That has a nice ring to it. So what do we call Laura? The Kenyan and ???

7/21/2009 3:04:16 AM - 002039707482
I think Dow should be called A.K..

7/20/2009 12:34:53 PM - 002072903812
Meggan, I agree. I'm voting for Gopher Hunter or Woodchuck for Dow's nicknames.

Richmond was great, perfect weather and very well organized and a nice size field (400).

7/19/2009 2:43:42 PM - 002039779960
Dow nickname could be 'critter cruncher'!

7/19/2009 11:09:42 AM - 001066831144
Good luck to everyone racing this weekend. Sheldon is racing Vineman 70.3, and you can track him at ironman.com.

Michelle and Greg are racing at Brats, and Christopher is racing 3 sport in Richmond. We are looking forward to hearing how everyone does!

7/18/2009 8:59:37 PM - 000075527319
Dow needs a nickname - his ride before today, he ran over a groundhog and today it was a squirrel! Right before my eyes! I always thought it was cars at night that created the roadkill - turns out it's Dow on his bike! Please don't call PETA!

7/18/2009 11:18:16 AM - 001066831144
Last call for children's book donations for Emily's girl scout project. Call me if you have any and we will come pick them up. 703-728-6922. Thanks to everyone who has already donated!

7/18/2009 1:22:22 AM - 001066831144
I am planning on joining the ride at mile 67.5 - Partlows / Carolina Bros...I am guessing between 9:30 - 10:00. You can text or call my cell phone (703-728-6922) if you are looking for updates on Brian's location throughout the morning.

7/17/2009 4:20:11 PM - 001066831144
You can catch up mid ride!

7/17/2009 7:40:21 AM - 002039954986
Likely story: I can't get off from work until 6 AM. I'll never make it to the ride in time. :-(

7/15/2009 1:37:01 PM - 001066831144
Ladies, I am planning on doing the ladies shop ride at Bicycle Outfitters tonight at 6:00pm if anyone would like to join me.

7/12/2009 1:42:11 PM - 001066831144
Doug Steel is racing Ironman 70.3 Rhode Island today. You can track his progress at www.ironman.com.

Good luck Doug!!!

7/10/2009 12:58:01 PM - 002057938768
I have a pair of brand new Shimano Tri shoes. They are Carbon SH-TR51's size 46 they are new in the box and have never had cleats installed. They retail online for 199.99 and I will sell for $170.00 I am changing brands due to the fact that I have hooves instead of feet.

http://bike.shimano.com/publish/content/global_cycle/en/us/index/products/shoes/road/product.-code-SH-TR51.-type-.html

7/10/2009 12:45:53 PM - 002057938768
After Teresa runs hers in August maybe you can talk her into this one too.

7/9/2009 11:28:26 PM - 001047625497
I was thinking of running the Philly half marathon on Nov.22nd. Anyone interested? It finishes at the Art Museum downtown. Any "Rocky" fans will remember that famous run!! :)

7/7/2009 4:02:23 PM - 001047625497
Does any one want to swim this afternoon at Southernwalk....around 4:00/4:30.

7/7/2009 3:41:40 AM - 002057938768
Started building the new toy tonight. Hopfully it will go out for a test ride tomorrow and then a real ride with Brian on Thursday. :-)

7/7/2009 2:08:06 AM - 002077722419
Thanks for letting me tag a long on todays ride.

7/6/2009 3:40:29 PM - 002039707482
Anyone want to meet me at 5 to put in some extra miles today before the club ride?

7/3/2009 2:17:43 PM - 001066831144
Emily's girl scout troop is collecting gently used children's books for disadvantaged youth. Please email me her at teentrigirl@gmail.com if you have any that we can pick up. Thanks for your support!

6/30/2009 12:19:05 PM - 002076434377
Laura,
If it fits I will take it, how much??

6/30/2009 2:36:54 AM - 002057938768
are the mens and womens cut differently?

6/30/2009 2:20:57 AM - 001066831144
For Sale - Brand New, never worn Team TPR Tri Top - men's size large. Let me know if you are interested (somebody on the team ordered the wrong size).

6/25/2009 8:22:32 PM - 000075527319
OK - if you could pick your own goodies for a TRI swag bag, what would you like to find in there? GU, Sport Beans, Swim cap, coupons, sun block, chamois butter, etc. - you get the idea. If you could email me directly (meggankw@verizon.net) with your wish list, that would be great. I didn't mention t-shirt because that, to me, is a given! Sign up for the South Riding TRI and see if your item made it in the bag!!

6/24/2009 2:54:24 AM - 001047625497
I think the adults were either busy riding or they were busy watching the kids in the back and couldn't take pictures.

6/24/2009 2:27:36 AM - 002057938768
So I should order for the size I plan to be in 6 weeks? Haha

6/24/2009 12:51:32 AM - 001066831144
I think all the photographers were too busy racing.

6/23/2009 4:24:38 PM - 002039707482
I created a twitter account for anyone who wants quick updates.

6/23/2009 4:24:07 PM - 002039707482
Did anyone get any group photos or pics of the Adults doing the Ride?

6/23/2009 4:09:04 PM - 002039707482
I believe its time for another order. If you are wanting team gear of any sort lets start putting together another list. Let me know if you are wanting anything. If everyone gets back to me with in the week and we have enough to order we will try to place a new oder Monday. Keep in mind it take about 6 weeks for items to arrive.

6/23/2009 3:33:11 PM - 002057938768
Who is ready for another team gear order? I want to match my new bike.

6/21/2009 4:05:45 AM - 001047625497
I posted some pics from today's "kids triathlon" on my facebook account. If you want to see them and you aren't already my "friend" please feel free to send me a message to become my friend. I'm under Molly Wierman Steele. I also posted the video of the kids heading out on the run portion. We had a blast tonight!!! Thanks again to Brian and Alissa for such a fun evening!!!!!

6/18/2009 6:19:49 PM - 002057938768
Mark says we will be there. He and I are going to leave a bit early. Teresa is either going to come down early or follow us down.

6/17/2009 11:12:58 PM - 002039954986
Cool Eagleman pictures! Lord willin', I'll be there with you next year.

6/17/2009 8:56:41 PM - 002039707482
Tiny have Mark close shop a few minutes early or have someone else close so you guys can make it.

6/17/2009 12:31:35 PM - 001047625497
Tiny - I'm sure Doug would like some nice copies of these pictures.  I would love to get a copy of them on disc.   Thanks for taking all those great pics.

6/17/2009 12:53:23 AM - 001066831144
I am planning to go to Bicycle Outfitters on Wed night for their Ladies Ride at 6:00pm if anyone would like to join me. Hopefully it won't rain!!!!

6/16/2009 7:49:48 PM - 001066831144
Michael is in the same boat, he is working but will meet us out there for the BBQ.

6/16/2009 7:22:38 PM - 002057938768
I want to race this weekend but the shop does not close until 5:pm so we might just be there for the BBQ unless I can get there before the last rider goes off.

6/16/2009 7:21:28 PM - 002057938768
I added a few pics to the Eagleman Album (ok so it was 107 not a few) if anyone wants a copy of these let me know I have the originals which are of much higher quality.

6/15/2009 1:07:33 PM - 000075527319
Just posted Dow's photos from EAGLEMAN. Our men lookin' good!

6/15/2009 11:45:05 AM - 001066831144
Just a quick reminder about the Time Trial / BBQ this Saturday 6/20. The time has changed to the evening. Registration starts at 4:30 with the race starting at 5:00pm. Family BBQ following the race. See the flyer in the forms section for more details.

6/14/2009 2:34:42 AM - 001047625497
Talked to the guys tonight....they were going to bed early and ready to race tomorrow. They were out swimming this morning and got stung by jelly fish. Then they were out tonight by the water they are going to be swimming in and thought they saw a shark....turns out it was a sting ray! Doesn't sound like fun to me!!! I'll stick to lakes and pool swims.

6/14/2009 12:20:08 AM - 000075527319
Eagleman!! GO IRONMAN COACH BRIAN and IRONMAN DOUG STEELE!! Can you hear us cheering from here?

6/13/2009 8:51:03 PM - 002057938768
I just sold my 4 bike hollywood this morning and I have about 6-7 people that are still emailing me from craigslist. Do you want me to give them your email to see if they want yours? I sold mine for $140 and had about 5 offers for $100. Call me on my cell 703-463-1084 to let me know and I will respond this evening.

6/13/2009 11:49:16 AM - 001066831144
Bike rack for sale- Hollywood 3 bike rack. Bought last summer for $200...asking $100. email lauraaldrich@comcast.net if you are interested.

6/10/2009 1:31:10 PM - 002057938768
I am upgrading my bike rack so I have a Hollywood 4 bike 2" hitch rack for sale. It is on Craigslist if you would like to see a picture of it. I have it listed for $175 on Craigslist but I will take $150 for it.

Susan I emailed you back and you can borrow which ever rack I have at the time you need it because I will have one or the other.

6/10/2009 1:27:58 PM - 002057938768
My wife and I are thinking about driving up to Colombia to cheer for Coach Crow. We have not decided if we are taking 1 or both of the boys yet so there might me some room in the truck or we can caravan. We will leave early that morning and come back after the race. We plan on making it a day so we will not be rushing back if that matters. My guess is that we will leave about 4 am and return around 6pm-7pm depending on how long the race lasts.

6/9/2009 1:06:46 PM - 002057938768
Susan email me at brian@folsoms.org. I have a Hollywood 5 bike rack that is just sitting. It is for a 2 inch reciever but I have an adapter for the smaller receiver which is what is on my wifes van. It folds down so you can get to the rear door as long as your are strong enough to lift all of the bikes that are on it(which can be difficult. You are welcome to use it. I have a cable lock that goes with it as well so they are secure if you park at a hotel for the evening.

6/8/2009 5:55:46 PM - 000021495516
I have a favor to ask... if anyone has a bike rack that we could borrow the weekend of July 26th I would appreciate it. We have a Toyota Sienna and realize we may need to get a trailer hitch put on for that purpose. If you have one that would fit and you wouldn't mind lending, I'd appreciate not having to shell out major bucks to buy one! Thanks, Susan Harsell

6/8/2009 12:29:17 AM - 002071585076
What's up with the Broadlands results? Anyone know?

6/6/2009 4:57:59 AM - 002039954986
Well, Sunday should be interesting. I guess I'll let the cat out of the bag and tell you that Saturday night while you're all cozy in your beds, charging the batteries for Broadlands, I'll be working a 12 hour midnight shift. The good news is that I have my health and extremely excited about participating in my very first triathlon. I sincerely thank all of you for motivating me to improve. It will be an interesting summer! See you all Sunday bright and early (late for me). Ciao ciao.

6/3/2009 10:49:24 PM - 000075527319
Hey All, I added TRI Camp pics to enjoy. If you see any you would like a copy of let me know.

6/3/2009 8:08:29 PM - 002057938768
I am selling my brothers 55cm Javelin Sizzano Tri Bike. It has less than 50 miles on it. Email me at brian@folsoms.org

6/1/2009 8:19:34 PM - 002039779960
Erin, you can have my slot! I haven't been released for biking yet.

6/1/2009 2:06:41 PM - 002053612451
A good race for Reston, may be up for the next Sprint Sunday :)
Any slots still open for Broadlands? Miss this team & would love to race with yall!

Molly - still have that ring?

6/1/2009 10:58:23 AM - 000075527319
KUDOS to those who treked to PA for TRI Training camp! You all worked your 'saddles' off - almost literally! GREAT JOB! It was a fun weekend for kids of all ages! Tons of thanks to Emily, Sarah, and Alissa for providing such fun for the kids so we could participate.

5/16/2009 10:58:51 PM - 001066831144
If anyone knows anybody looking for a gently used 1 year old Felt tri bike, 54cm let me know.

Also available is a ladies 15.5" Marin hybrid - ridden less then 200 miles.

5/14/2009 5:34:40 PM - 002039707482
Hitting the pool at 2pm at Claudemoore today if anyone wants to join me. going to swim 3200. Would be great to have company.

5/13/2009 2:08:53 PM - 002053612451
Anyone game for a bike ride anytime Friday - Sunday? Someone up for doing the Reston course at all? If so, please let me know :)

5/11/2009 3:32:37 PM - 001066831144
A special shout out to George Stallings who was our solo male to race in Kailee's 5K. Great job George for coming in 2nd for your age group!

5/11/2009 1:48:34 AM - 001047625497
How was the race in Disney? I hope it went well!! Can't wait to hear all about it!!

5/11/2009 1:41:59 AM - 001047625497
Erin, I had fun too. I'll be thinking of you tomorrow! Let's try to hook up next week and I'll get you your ring.

5/9/2009 1:09:20 PM - 002053612451
Good luck Ladies - all in FL :)
Had fun yesterday, Joseph & Molly - when's the next round?

5/3/2009 5:45:37 PM - 000075527319
ROCK ON Kathleen and Molly! Well done ladies! Did no men on the team dare the elements? hmmm!

4/22/2009 12:39:39 PM - 002057938768
Molly did you find a bike trailer? I have a Schwinn two seater that I paid $150 for and I will take $75 it is about to go on craigslist if no one here needs it.

4/17/2009 10:54:39 AM - 000075527319
Hey everyone - I have a friend entering the TRI world who is in need of a bike. She is thinking a used road bike, size 50 or 52". If anyone has any info or leads, please drop me an email. Thanks! (I don't think she is particular about color).

4/9/2009 7:12:26 PM - 002053612451
Miss you all!

4/9/2009 11:16:09 AM - 002039954986
If anyone is up for a bike ride in the Broadlands this afternoon (4/9/09) starting anytime from 3-6pm, let me know. (978) 227-4489 (CELL) or beantownsox81@aol.com is the best way to reach me.

4/5/2009 12:29:48 PM - 000075527319
Many thanks to the Crow family for hosting us all for the Duathlon! Thanks to the Crow boys and dogs for entertaining our kids so we could participate and take 1st and 2nd in the long course!!

Special thanks to Alissa "Legs" Crow for being the faster half of team Crow-ker and getting us 2nd! (Next time Dow tries to pass, just give him a little shove in to the ditch and we'll have 1st)! Thanks again!!

4/5/2009 3:48:50 AM - 002039707482
Congratulations to all of you that came out today and took on the Duathlon regardless of the wind. Results are posted on this site as well as www.tri-performance.com. Special thanks to Leigh and Perry for helping out with the timing and photos. I hope that you all enjoyed yourselfs today and that you learned from the transitions and as well as how to take on the wind. See you all tomorrow at swim.

For those of you that missed, we hope to see you next time.

4/4/2009 1:07:51 PM - 002039825452
LOL.... 10 good, and 10 other amusing reasons to exercise... you know who you are...pick your favorites....!

http://ca.lifestyle.yahoo.com/health-fitness/diet-fitness/articles/motivation/divine/fitness_nutrition-10_great_reasons_to_exercise-10_great_reasons_to_exercise/10-great-reasons-to-exercise/

4/3/2009 11:55:18 PM - 002039825452
hey, you all.....if you follow this link (below) to join the Loudoun Arthritis Walk (Run!) 5K on 16 May....my company will donate $10 for each of you who completes the course....click on Sign Up, then follow links to see "Join a Team" and look for Tri Performance Friends and Family..... you don't need to donate and if u want to consider the 5K part of your daily training, good on ya!

http://www.arthritiswalkloudoun.kintera.org/faf/home/default.asp?ievent=274710

3/26/2009 7:44:04 PM - 002039707482
We are doing two bike rides tomorrow (Friday 3/27/09) for you crazys out there. 10am leaving from fitness first and at 6pm leaving from fitness first. Come one come all and prepare to dust off those bikes and air up those tires cause its riding time!

3/23/2009 10:22:30 PM - 001009336023
I am very proud of my 1st 8K time: 47.15 (9m 26s pace), considering I just found out last Tuesday I was doing this :-) I think with more then 1 day of actual training I can break a 9m pace (don't everyone fall over at once). I realized that I don't know how to work shoe strings, I had to stop 2x for re-tying issues- I see zip laces in my future. Great weekend- I really feel everyone should be required to do some sort of event with a portion of the course on a boardwalk including an incredible beach view. Congrats to all the awesome 1/2 and full marathoners this weekend. And an additional thanks to Dow and Meggan from providing our Child Care Support Saturday morning... not to mention Meggan's race #.... See you all this Sunday?!?!?

3/23/2009 3:06:24 AM - 001047625497
does anyone have a children's bike trailer they are looking to sell. Or does anyone know of one they would recommend? Do you know if Bicycle Outfitters has them?

3/22/2009 11:55:55 PM - 000075527319
ROCK ON ALL TPR SHAMROCK RUNNERS!! LOTS OF PR'S THIS WEEKEND AND FABULOUS MEDALS TO SHOW OFF!! WRITE IN AND SHARE YOUR TIMES.

3/13/2009 7:28:04 PM - 000075527319
Dow is competing in the half marathon. I have been sidelined and will be cheering.

3/13/2009 11:26:17 AM - 002039560680
Can we get an updated roll call for Shamrock???

3/7/2009 5:37:48 PM - 002039779960
Ladies, I checked with Annalee's in Brambleton today regarding the tri tops. If you provide the shelf bra, they will sew it in. I'll do some looking around for them this week and let you know.

3/4/2009 1:38:05 PM - 002057938768
My wife and I are also beginnertriathlete.com members. If no one from the team speaks up about the shorts, my brother is brand new to the sport and I am collecting gear for him where I can. He just graduated college and is having a rough go at finding a good job. I snaged him some stuff from the pay it forward thread on BT.

3/4/2009 11:56:49 AM - 002039954986
Anyone want a pair of Medium black bike shorts from Performance? Let me know.

3/3/2009 12:32:08 PM - 002039954986
Mike A and I use www.beginnertriathlete.com which is also free but I'm willing to give this one a tri. Who else is in? It would be cool to connect everyone in the group through one site so we can monitor and motivate eachother. Who else is in?

3/1/2009 6:37:58 PM - 002051815382
If you want a place to keep track of all your swimming, biking, and running. I use www.ontri.com. It's a free site. It also has the capability to run reports on how much training you did this week or month per sport or all together and more. You can also connect your account with others.

2/25/2009 12:52:23 PM - 001047625497
Joseph and I are heading out to do a hill workout today on the bikes.  We are going to tackle the Broadlands hill (hopefully 10 times up and back) around 12:20 today.   Any takers???

2/11/2009 10:23:55 PM - 002039560680
Anyone want to go for a ride tomorrow?  I think that it is still supposed to be warm!

2/10/2009 2:23:17 PM - 002039707482
April 19th is the Bluemont 5k run which is a awesome run through the vineyard and finishes with wine! The PA race is coming along slowly and we hope to have all of our letters soon.

1/30/2009 2:04:16 PM - 000075527319
Hey guys - I just signed up for a 1/2 marathon that is on Apr 19th in Leesburg to benefit the Abused Women's Shelter.  It runs from the County Fairgrounds out to Purcevile and back.  Any takers??

1/28/2009 8:00:35 PM - 000075527319
Also, do you have the distances posted any where yet?

1/28/2009 7:58:45 PM - 000075527319

Hey Coach - when will we able to sign up for the TRI in PA?

1/27/2009 2:25:34 PM - 002039707482

Just incase you did not read the top of the this page (now you wondering whats at the top) Classes are canceled today and we will try to get them rescheduled tomorrow if weather will allow it.  Have fun today and be safe.

1/26/2009 1:33:33 PM - 000075527319
For all of us that were picked last in gym class and recess, I say better to be a late bloomer!  I did my 6 mile run yesterday in 28 degree temps and rocked it (meaning I didn't end up in a cast)!  Better to be reaching your peak nearing 50 than in high school.  AND, I did manage to get a picture up - turns out an old dog CAN learn new tricks. :)

1/26/2009 12:13:25 AM - 001066831144
Yeah!!!  Meggan finally got a picture posted!

1/24/2009 3:45:44 PM - 002039560680
Is anyone up for a long run tomorrow (Sunday) at 6AM?  I am looking to go 15 miles at just under a 10 min/mile pace, so we are looking at a solid 2:30.

1/23/2009 11:53:19 PM - 002039779960
Danskin finally announced race is May 10th - registration opens Feb 3!

1/23/2009 1:54:02 AM - 002049370764

1/19/2009 11:47:57 PM - 002039560680

I am thinking about a quick roadtrip for my dream race on February 9.  It is a fundraiser for the Raleigh Childrens Hospital.  DO IT FOR THE KIDS!!! dreamrace <---link

1/16/2009 12:54:19 AM - 001066831144
40k Triathlon update:  Ok...it's time to get realistic here.  We are officially cancelling the bike portion of the race due to weather.  The race will now start at 8:00am and begin with a 5k run, inside or outside...your choice, then will be followed by the 1000yd snake swim at the pool.

1/14/2009 3:47:00 PM - 001066831144
By Saturday at noon we will post the final race format along with course details and transition suggestions.  Hopefully we will get a heat wave between now and then.

1/14/2009 1:30:57 PM - 000075527319
Now there's a visual!  The cold in Boston has an interesting effect on one's fashion sense!

1/14/2009 4:27:37 AM - 002039954986
It's nice to see that Sunday morning will be recovering from a toasty 22 degree low. I'm doing the whole 40 K in a speedo!

1/12/2009 10:00:43 PM - 000075527319
Laura/Brian - for those of us participating in Laura's 40K -will there be any rundown on how/where transitions will take place?  And when a weather (if any) call/indoor or outdoor will be made?

1/9/2009 11:28:13 PM - 002039825452
say, for those of us who can't make team training schedule....like tonight's strength training, can we get a posted document of suggested weight training regimen, #reps....etc.   i can certainly make it up, but would be nice to kinda follow along w/those at fitness-first while working out in the basement gym....thanks!

1/9/2009 8:38:08 PM - 002039707482
Hello all we will finally be able to attend a board meeting for the Broadlands Triathlon (s) this Tuesday at 6pm.  If you live in the Broadlands and would like to attend your support would be greatly appreciated.  From what I understand so far they are in favor of one race but are not sure why they should approve 2.  As communty members your feedback here would be appreciated.  See you all tonight for training.

1/8/2009 10:21:21 PM - 002039779960
Unfortunately I won't be able to join you.  It's on my mom's 70th birthday.  i expect to hear all about it!!

1/8/2009 10:09:50 PM - 002039954986
For the record, Meggan whopped my butt up and down the lanes all morning at Claude Moore. See Meggan, age is just a number. You'll understand once you get older. -Uncle Joseph

1/8/2009 9:38:26 PM - 002039825452
i hear the russians are sponsoring their own kind of triathlon in georgia.....think it's a sprint!  (down the street from the tanks.....)   y'all have fun!

1/8/2009 1:17:31 PM - 000075527319
OH Joseph!  If you weren't so fast on the bike and the run, I'd offer you a challenge in GA!  Maybe I should be spotted some time overall for being old enough to be your Mom!  And Leigh, does this mean you aren't joining us? :)

1/8/2009 3:20:37 AM - 002039779960
y'all have fun in GA!!!

1/7/2009 11:42:45 PM - 002039954986
Oh shoot. I found a typo. Laura put Meggan down for the 70.3 in Agusta. Oh well... small oversight. ;-) ... I'm just messin!

1/7/2009 8:42:52 PM - 002039954986
I loved the course! Since it was my first 10K I was a bit unsure how it was going to go. I really only had one plan. Find a pace and lock in. Since the course was so flat I was able to do just that. I thoroughly enjoyed myself, as always. I hope we can do it again soon! *Thank you very much Laura, Leigh, Mike and Brian for making it happen!*

1/2/2009 6:37:48 PM - 000075527319

I just wanted to add my thanks to the Aldrich's for the warmth of their hospitality!  What a great way to bring in the New Year!  We all got off on the right (or left) foot!

 

As a side note, for those doing the Shamrock marathon or parts thereof - where are folks staying?

1/2/2009 7:15:42 AM - 002039707482
Awesome Job to all of you today who actually woke up, got out of bed and ran in the cold weather today!  Times will be posted shortly as well as the winners of the maintain dont gain program.  See you all tomorrow at 6:30pm for strength training.  Thank You to Mike and Laura for hosting the run and social you guys rock!

1/1/2009 9:51:50 PM - 002039825452

Thanks to all today, on New Year's Day, for your unique inspiration or amusement and hilarities, during the 5K, 10K and team social, which ever the case may be!   Me and my sore ankles appreciate your comraderie and good humor!   Thanks to Laura & Mike for their hospitality!

1/1/2009 12:28:21 AM - 001009336023
uh... so much to say here...  I'll just end it with, "No Comment."  I've decided to start a new distance... the 1K {oh, I hope I place well......}.

12/31/2008 9:54:53 PM - 000075527319
Aye aye!  Alissa, we ALL know that you get more personal training than any of us, so no need to be so humble!  Besides, the wind could give you a really good time if it's as windy in the AM as now (and the wind is always at your back).

12/31/2008 6:53:05 PM - 002039707482
I think Alissa should have to run the 10k twice, who all is in favor?

12/31/2008 6:08:32 PM - 001009336023

Wow- so glad Meagan caught that typo... I actaully signed up for the 5K.  Guess Laura got K crazy when adding my name... {grrrrrr... Laura....}   If I'm signed up for the 10K, but I run the 5K... will anyone notice?  I'm sure my official time won't give away any of my tricks :-)

12/30/2008 3:18:29 PM - 000075527319
Look at Alissa being bold and joining in the 10K!  5K would be too easy for the coach's wife.  And I am sure there will be no tampering w/the chips to give you a better PR! :)

12/28/2008 11:22:37 PM - 001066831144
Mike planned the courses, and I promise that they are flat!!  I will try to post the course on here somewhere.

12/28/2008 11:02:33 PM - 000075527319
Dare I ask who is designing the routes for the 5 and 10K's on New Years?  Now that I know how hilly Broadlands is, I need to know if I should bring my running shoes or my mountain climbing shoes.

12/14/2008 1:49:38 AM - 002039954986
The cold weather vs. me on a Sunday morning long run @ 6AM... Boy, I love being the underdog!

11/23/2008 5:58:40 PM - 002039954986
Even though I'm from Boston, those were some rough elements to endure. I'm excited to see everyone get lots of PR's this spring and summer. Thank you to all the volunteers. I really enjoyed myself and I'm excited I'm back into racing after taking a few years off. Can anyone think of a team mascot? I think we need one.

11/23/2008 3:39:53 PM - 002039779960
I had a PR yesterday!  I took almost 4 minutes off my 5k time from the triathlon!

11/22/2008 9:08:54 PM - 002039707482

Congrats to all of you who got up this morning in the sub 30 degree weather to run the 5k, I have to say its very motivating to watch all of you compete.  Results are posted on this site for your viewing pleasure.

11/22/2008 5:50:15 PM - 000075527319
GREAT JOB to all those who competed today in the Belmont Run!  You are true athletes to brave that cold air!  Special congrats to Joe and Dow who medaled today in their age groups!!  Any other PR's set today??  You all ROCK!

11/14/2008 12:47:42 AM - 002039954986
I want to thank everyone who put the social together. I met some fantastic folks and had a few good laughs. I look forward to everyone getting a PR on the Brian Crow course soon. ~Joseph

11/12/2008 2:39:37 PM - 002039560680

I had a super time!  Thanks to Brian for setting up a great event.  Love those rollers! I think that it is time for a team ride on some serious hills.

See you all at training!

11/12/2008 2:21:26 AM - 002039707482
I just wanted to say thank you to everyone that came out for the duathlon social, finish line results are posted on the main site.  The only times currently listed are the finish times, splits will be added later.  Congrats to you all....check out Erin and Davids time talk about coming down to the seconds!

3/31/2009 8:43:05 PM - 002039825452

"Let's Move Together" National Arthritis Foundation's 5K Run/Walk
(promoted by Arthritis & Sports Medicine)
16-May-2009, in Sterling, VA

--For every/each TPR'er who completes this 5K, my company will donate $10 to the foundation.....First,  you click "Sign Up," then "I Agree" (to their usage terms) then you can select a team--look for "Tri Performance Racing Friends and Family" so I can know how many of you all I'll be looking for and may have to pay for your accomplishment......   Since Arthritis & Sports Medicine are the folks who have been working with me on my ankle issues, I'm happy to support their sponsored event.   Wear your team gear and look cool!  

http://www.arthritiswalkloudoun.kintera.org/faf/home/default.asp?ievent=274710.