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Have you been dreaming about getting up the courage to enter a triathlon but have no idea where to start? Want to challenge yourself and gain a sense of accomplishment beyond just finishing a spin class, doing a five-mile run or hour at the pool? If you answered yes, then a triathlon is your answer and Triathlon for Girls Like Us! is your guide.

Gloria Safar, motivational coach and personal trainer, writes an easy-to-understand guide on how to train, how to avoid injuries what to eat and what gear to get–all in a fun, motivational tone.

With a triathlon as your goal and this book in hand, check with the fitness and wellness experts at Aire on the best ways to implement Safar’s advice and modify your regular workout to complement your triathlon training!

[via Fit Bottomed Girls]

I  took my first TRX class at Aire Urban  Performance Co op last week. As someone who’s worked out for years and taken all sorts of classes–from boot camp to hot yoga flow to spin–and who was in relatively good shape, I didn’t think it would be as tough as it was. Apparently, it was invented by a Navy Seal, which really should have tipped me off.

The TRX suspension trainers looked innocuous enough–hanging adjustable straps with handles that accommodate hands and feet, depending on the exercise.

Jen, the instructor, had us start by running the stairs in the On Broadway building. All NINE flights.  After I picked myself off the floor, we then proceeded to do exercises I’ve done before, but never using the suspension trainer. Suspended push-ups, ab work, single leg lunges, jumping squats and more–all with the extra ooommpph provided by the extra resistance due to the trainer. Luckily, there were only five other people in the class, so Jen adjusted me when I needed it. (Which was a lot.) Needless to say, all the big muscles were working and all the little sleepy muscles (like those in my upper back and lower abs) woke up!

Not only did I get toning work, but because of the intensity and speed (and stairs, hello!) I must have torched at least 500 calories.

Was I sore? Yes, I was sore (and humbled) for a good two days, but a good sore, kind of like I had just done a military work out, which I kind of did.

Today was the first go at the Ironman CDA course. Results were:
Karl Coleman – 2:48:12
Jeanie Huebner – 3:13:44
Earin Searfoss – 3:39:05
Remmi Molthen – 3:34:22
Jen Tarvin – 41 miles, 2:57

We will run CDA again in about 2 weeks. Stay tuned.