Cheshire Traithlon, May 22nd - Page 24 - Triathlon

Big Al The Outlaw pirate

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01/06/2011 at 14:29

Yes Frodo, it might be really helpful if you could help out with the, er, wetsuit shuffling. As long as no one is wearing it at the time then it should be ok!

*Frodo*

01/06/2011 at 16:03

You guys come up with a plan, and I'll shout if I can help

In other news, the bike/tyre pressure issue is resolved and it wasn't due to me being a complete numpty for once

So now there is nothing stopping me going for a ride...

Dave The Ex- Spartan pirate

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01/06/2011 at 16:15

Enjoy your trip to Royles ?

Cake

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01/06/2011 at 16:18

Frodo you know what you need to do then.

Right this weekend I’m working like a nutter but will yet again try to head for open water next Wednesday. I need the training and Bookworm really needs to get some practice in before this years outlaw. So will work on the assumption that going next Wednesday. If for any reason I can’t make it will pass on the suit to Stu who’s on other threads to take and hopefully pass on to Al or Frodo. If all else fails I could post it?

*Frodo*

01/06/2011 at 16:21

I did indeed, Dave - I was all wide-eyed and overwhelmed like a kid in a sweet shop

The boy (who must only have been 12, honest!

) who helped me was ace and didn't make me feel like a complete muppet.
Seriously, they said there was no point taking it in as it is near immaculate and looks barely used .
*beams*

Dave The Ex- Spartan pirate

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01/06/2011 at 16:23

I can spend all Saturday in there !!

The funniest was when they had built my new bike last year, Graham did a bike fit on a turbo trainer in the middle of the shop... 2pm on Saturday.. I felt a right prat pedalling away in the shop surrounded by people !

*Frodo*

01/06/2011 at 16:26

My little helper took mine out for a test ride around the car park. He was over 6ft - I am not; it was like watching one of those circus clowns riding a mini-tricycle

Big Al The Outlaw pirate

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01/06/2011 at 17:23

I am sure we can sort something out Cake but I will obviously reimburse your costs should it need to be posted. Where does Stu live?

Well done Frodo, on what sounds like a great buy

Now you need to actually start pedalling it!!!

*Frodo*

01/06/2011 at 17:32

Sshh, we'll have less of that crazy talk about riding, Al

I'm fairly sure I could put in an appearance next Wed (and return your tri book, Cake) if needed. Could then sort a handover at your convenience later in the week, Al

Cake

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01/06/2011 at 17:54

Big Al 123 wrote (see)

I am sure we can sort something out Cake but I will obviously reimburse your costs should it need to be posted. Where does Stu live? Well done Frodo, on what sounds like a great buy Now you need to actually start pedalling it!!!

Al if it comes to that err I won't be charges shall we say.

Frodo sounds like a plan.

Big Al The Outlaw pirate

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01/06/2011 at 20:20

Yeah, sounds good to me.

Big Al The Outlaw pirate

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04/06/2011 at 21:41

Went along to my local pool today to join in the Tri club session and have to say I came away somewhat dissapointed I'm still full of cold and a bit run down but managed to haul myself out as I don't get many free Saturday mornings so thought I should make the effort.

The session itself gave me a good workout but the "Coach" could have been my Mum for all the help he was! I anounced myself as a first timer to him, he took my cash and pointed me in the right direction of the slow lane and that was pretty much all I got from him as he spent the entire lesson with the juniors.I had gone in the hope of some coaching from a qualified Tri coach!!

Thankfully it wasn't all bad as some of the club members gave me some pointers and told me what each drill was and I managed to finish the session without any problems. I was also informed of an open water venue which is less than 10 miles from my house.

I will probably go to the sessions when I can as it helped to push me but for the time being I will have to rely on self teaching and pointers from other swimmers to improve my stroke as the coach didn't leave me with the greatest first impression, actually I think he's a c@£k for the way he treated a newcomer!

Cake

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06/06/2011 at 10:57

Dude a few of us have found the same from some folks in tri they can be very clicky bunch. Its part of way the whole pirate thing is the way it is. I’d get in contract with steve Ho or Dave and see if they know anyone else you can go to. There is a coach down south in Warwickshire uni who ran a day session a few months back who was brilliant I met him at Stratford tri last month and he said he was going to run another one in the summer if he does it’s worth the travel and I’ll stick the details on here. ((((big hug))))

Dave The Ex- Spartan pirate

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06/06/2011 at 11:29

Where abouts are you Al ?

Big Al The Outlaw pirate

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06/06/2011 at 15:04

Cake wrote (see)

((((big hug))))

Cheers Cake, I needed that

Like I said, it wasn't all bad as the people in my lane were really friendly and helpful. I just didn't think much of the coach. I think manners and courtesy go a long way in this life and you would think that someone who is self employed would be even more approachable and willing to offer help but obviously not!

It may be that he alterantes his attention from lesson to lesson and that it just happened to be the turn of the juniors but I doubt it and if it was the case then I think he should have explained that to me. Suppose I'll find out in future "lessons", although I am a bit reluctant to give him my money now but the way I see it is that as long as I'm getting something from the session be it from other triathletes or the coach then it's a worthwhile session. Some pointers from a qulified coach would be nice though.

Dave The Ex- Spartan wrote (see)

Where abouts are you Al ?

St Helens Dave but willing to travel now and again as long as it's not too far.

Dave The Ex- Spartan pirate

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06/06/2011 at 15:42

I've heard some OK things about Warrington Tri, But don't know anyone there

Chester is a bit far on a regular basis, Saturday I dropped in to pick up some kit, and we had 2 coaches working with 15 people....

Big Al The Outlaw pirate

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06/06/2011 at 16:36

Yeah, I looked up Warrington Tri after I left the pool disillusioned on Saturday. Might be worth giving them a look at. Chester is a bit far for a regular thing, sounds like a much better club though.

To be honest I can't really commit the time to a club every week due to shift patterns and family time so I only want a few pointers on my merry way and I'll attend as frequently as my life permits.

Dave The Ex- Spartan pirate

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06/06/2011 at 16:43

Chester Tri What's on this week

Dave The Ex- Spartan pirate

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06/06/2011 at 16:44

and Royles do 1 to 1 coaching in the endless pool they have in Wilmslow

Big Al The Outlaw pirate

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06/06/2011 at 18:41

Thanks Dave, any idea on pricing for one to one coaching?