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Discussion: my first spring triathalon
Subject: my first spring triathalon By: Anne I. Written on: 2006-06-21 14:17:31 Message: Hello, I will be competing in my first spring triathalon in September. It will be the Danskin competition in NYC (NJ). Has anyone ever competed in this one before? Any advice or tips for training for this particilar one? Also, is it really necessary to purchase a Heart Rate Monitor, or any other fancy equipment?
Subject: RE: my first spring triathalon By: Jael A. Written on: 2006-06-21 17:22:13 Message: Anne, the heart rate monitor is very useful but not indispensable. I have never worned a heart rate monitor. I had gotten one when I first started training, but it caused my skin to break out-the plastic strap I had to put around my waist..so I stopped wearing it altogether and never bothered getting another one. It helps alot with your training and staying in your target heart rates but if it is not in your budget don't bother with it for now. I have never done the Danskin Competition but I am sure that you have plenty of time to train by September. On this website you can go to: Trainer (section), plug in the date of the event and the distance and the system will spit right out a training program for you and it is FREE! Good Luck! Jael
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