Thank you!

--- Kelley Bryant <Kbcsbubs@...> wrote:

> It is my understanding that is is going to be about
> 70 degrees on
> sunday, and water temperature about 60.  Having said
> that, we are
> starting at 7:00 something in the morning, and will
> obviously be
> cooler.  Yes, alot of people wear their running, and
> biking gear
> under their wetsuits.  Makes for a much easier
> transition.
>
> I know nothing about the rules of shirts vs. sports
> bras.  Ask the
> Mermaid people.
>
> Kelley
>
> On Sep 28, 2007, at 7:35 PM, helentuman wrote:
>
> > I was wondering if anyone knew the expected
> weather on Sunday and if
> > it is going to be warm, if we're required to wear
> shirts or if sports
> > bras are fine?
> > I heard you can wear your bike shorts (without the
> huge padding) under
> > your wetsuit, is this true?
> > Thanks!
> >
> > -Helen
> >
> >
> >
>
>



      
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I was wondering if anyone knew the expected weather on Sunday and if
it is going to be warm, if we're required to wear shirts or if sports
bras are fine?
I heard you can wear your bike shorts (without the huge padding) under
your wetsuit, is this true?
Thanks!

-Helen

In case you were planning on swimming there, it's closed today and
maybe tomorrow too.  Cowell's is open.  :)

Hi Helen!
I would definitely practice swimming, not only in your wetsuit, but in
open water, too!  You probably don't need to wear it to the pool, but
try it out in the ocean or a lake once or twice before the race, just
so you know how it feels.

Good luck and have fun!!  :)


--- In mermaidfriends@yahoogroups.com, "helentuman" <helentuman@...>
wrote:
>
> This is my first triathlon, and ive been focusing on the bike and
run mostly. When it comes to
> swimming im not sure how to train. I've been a competitive swimmer
since i was 7 (now im
> 20) but im not sure what to do? Over train or focus on 400s. I only
have a pool near me, so
> should i practice in a wet suit? ALL advice welcome! THANKS!!!
>

----- Original Message -----

From: Jul9polo@...

To: mermaidfriends@yahoogroups.com

Sent: Friday, September 14, 2007 2:21 PM

Subject: Re: [mermaidfriends] Swimming practice

I don't know about lifeguards on duty.  I'm not sure safety factor, that's up to you. Feel free to try it out, you can always turn around short or have us stop for a break.  It's more for getting familiar with the open water then actual time factor, so even if we're different speeds, I'm rather fast swimmer, we can hold up or double back and take it slow.

 

Julie Cahill

408 718 7108 

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----- Original Message -----

From: Jul9polo@...

To: mermaidfriends@yahoogroups.com

Sent: Friday, September 14, 2007 10:13 AM

Subject: Re: [mermaidfriends] Swimming practice

I'm doing one with a few girlfriends this Sat.  We are going to do the swim and bike portion of the race at the site, Seacliff, meeting at 9:30am outside the dirt parking lot.  You are welcome to join us!  Just give me a heads up so we know who to wait for you to show. 

 

My email is: Jul9polo@aol.com

 

Phone: 408 718 7108

 

 

Julie Cahill

 

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Here is info for an upcoming clinic in Santa Cruz. The clinic is for
an Olympic Distance swim (1500m) so it is a bit longer than the
Mermaid swim.  Info is below.

======
http://www.terrischneider.net/clinics/html/swimming.html

Wharf Swim Clinic for the Sentinel Triathlon
Saturday, September 15, 8:30 - 10:00 am 2007
Main Beach, Santa Cruz, CA

Cost: $35 if you pre-register, $40 if you register on event day

This is a practice swim around the Santa Cruz Wharf with some included
tips and instruction on how to tackle this swim effectively on race day.


For more information Send an inquiry to
clinics@... (you must be able to swim comfortably in a
pool in order to participate)
=======

Thanks,
Carlo

--- In mermaidfriends@yahoogroups.com, "kelley217" <Kbcsbubs@...> wrote:
>
> Does anyone know of any organized swimming practice events over the
> following weekends?
>
> Kelley
>

Does anyone know of any organized swimming practice events over the
following weekends?

Kelley

C!!

--- In mermaidfriends@yahoogroups.com, "Paul and Robin Brooke"
<brookefamily5@...> wrote:
>
> I like a or b
>
>
>
>   ----- Original Message -----
>   From: Marisol
>   To: mermaidfriends@yahoogroups.com
>   Sent: Wednesday, September 05, 2007 11:10 PM
>   Subject: [mermaidfriends] mermaid participant's t-shirt
>
>
>   Hello ladies!
>
>   My name is Marisol and I am working on the final t-shirt design
for the upcoming mermaid
>   race. I am writting to ask you for a small favor. Can I bother you
for your opinion? As some
>   of you probably already know we take pride in our event's t-shirt
design. This time I would
>   like to have a small group of our participants help us choose. If
you have a minute can you
>   please take a look at this link
(http://www.mermaidtriathlon.com/NEWS/shirt_options.html)
>   and reply to my email with your vote?
>
>   Thank you!
>   Marisol
>

Thank you so much!

--- carlofac <carlo@...> wrote:

> Hi Helen,
>
> It depends on your base swimming fitness.  If you've
> been swimming for
> sometime and have a good base than I would recommend
> working on your
> speed and building strength.  Here would be a good
> workout, the rest
> time is between intervals.
>
> 5 min warm-up
> 2 x 800 (1 min rest)
> 4 x 100 (30 sec rest)
> 5 x 50  (10 sec rest)
>
> If you are just starting to get back into swimming
> than I would focus
> on 400's.  Build up your confidence by doing 400's
>
> 5 min warm-up
> 5 x 400 (45sec to 1min rest)
>
> Hope that helps.
> Carlo
>
>
> --- In mermaidfriends@yahoogroups.com, "helentuman"
> <helentuman@...>
> wrote:
> >
> > This is my first triathlon, and ive been focusing
> on the bike and
> run mostly. When it comes to
> > swimming im not sure how to train. I've been a
> competitive swimmer
> since i was 7 (now im
> > 20) but im not sure what to do? Over train or
> focus on 400s. I only
> have a pool near me, so
> > should i practice in a wet suit? ALL advice
> welcome! THANKS!!!
> >
>
>
>



      
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Hi Helen,

It depends on your base swimming fitness.  If you've been swimming for
sometime and have a good base than I would recommend working on your
speed and building strength.  Here would be a good workout, the rest
time is between intervals.

5 min warm-up
2 x 800 (1 min rest)
4 x 100 (30 sec rest)
5 x 50  (10 sec rest)

If you are just starting to get back into swimming than I would focus
on 400's.  Build up your confidence by doing 400's

5 min warm-up
5 x 400 (45sec to 1min rest)

Hope that helps.
Carlo


--- In mermaidfriends@yahoogroups.com, "helentuman" <helentuman@...>
wrote:
>
> This is my first triathlon, and ive been focusing on the bike and
run mostly. When it comes to
> swimming im not sure how to train. I've been a competitive swimmer
since i was 7 (now im
> 20) but im not sure what to do? Over train or focus on 400s. I only
have a pool near me, so
> should i practice in a wet suit? ALL advice welcome! THANKS!!!
>

Hello ladies!

My name is Marisol and I am working on the final t-shirt design for the upcoming mermaid
race. I am writting to ask you for a small favor. Can I bother you for your opinion? As some
of you probably already know we take pride in our event's t-shirt design. This time I would
like to have a small group of our participants help us choose. If you have a minute can you
please take a look at this link (http://www.mermaidtriathlon.com/NEWS/shirt_options.html)
and reply to my email with your vote?

Thank you!
Marisol

This is my first triathlon, and ive been focusing on the bike and run mostly.
When it comes to
swimming im not sure how to train. I've been a competitive swimmer since i was 7
(now im
20) but im not sure what to do? Over train or focus on 400s. I only have a pool
near me, so
should i practice in a wet suit? ALL advice welcome! THANKS!!!

----- Original Message -----

From: Marisol

To: mermaidfriends@yahoogroups.com

Sent: Wednesday, September 05, 2007 11:10 PM

Subject: [mermaidfriends] mermaid participant's t-shirt

Hello ladies!

My name is Marisol and I am working on the final t-shirt design for the upcoming mermaid
race. I am writting to ask you for a small favor. Can I bother you for your opinion? As some
of you probably already know we take pride in our event's t-shirt design. This time I would
like to have a small group of our participants help us choose. If you have a minute can you
please take a look at this link (http://www.mermaidtriathlon.com/NEWS/shirt_options.html)
and reply to my email with your vote?

Thank you!
Marisol

Hello ladies!

My name is Marisol and I am working on the final t-shirt design for the upcoming
mermaid
race. I am writting to ask you for a small favor. Can I bother you for your
opinion?  As some
of you probably already know we take pride in our event's t-shirt design. This
time I would
like to have a small group of our participants help us choose. If you have a
minute can you
please take a look at this link
(http://www.mermaidtriathlon.com/NEWS/shirt_options.html)
and reply to my email with your vote?

Thank you!
Marisol

Hi!
I have a size 4 O'Neil wetsuit for sale. I've only worn it once and I
can sell it to you for 70 bucks.  It looks like this:
http://www.oneill.com/juniors-products.php?
sport=surf&categoryID=1&typeID=20&seriesID=55&id=886 but this is not
the exact one. Mine is a 3/2.  The one and only time I wore it was for
the Mermaid Santa Cruz last year, so it knows the course and kept me
warm.  :)  Let me know if you're interested!