Training in Puerto Escondido: Triathlon Forum: Slowtwitch Forums I'll be living down in Puerto Escondido January/February/a bit of March to do some medical work, and having never been there before, I have no idea what the ... forum.slowtwitch.com/.../Training_in_Puerto_Escondido_P41...

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I'll be living down in Puerto Escondido January/February/a bit of March to do some medical work, and having never been there before, I have no idea what the ...
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Dr.TriRunner  Aug 12, 12 15:50 Post #1 of 6 (134 views)  Training in Puerto Escondido Quote | Reply Hola! I'll be living down in Puerto Escondido January/February/a bit of March to do some medical work, and having never been there before, I have no idea what the city and training there is like. A quick google search tells me the gym situation consists of about 2 options, neither of which are very extensive. In the past this whole "what am I going to do to workout" issue has never even crossed my mind, as I have always been able to just run. Unfortunately, a few surguries and a 9 inch plate (plus a mini hardware store of screws) has taken running out of the cards. SO, that being the case I was wondering if anyone has: - been down there for vacation - is a snow bird and lives down there during the winter - knows any triathletes down there who would be up for training? I'm really curious as to what the roads are like... considering I'll be down there for a long enough time, shipping a bike down is an option. I know that the beach of Zicatela is famous for surfing and they hold an international competition every year. I'm hoping I'll find a beach quiet enough for some solid OWS? Other than that I thought of maybe trying to contact a hotel and see if they'd let me pay to use their pool for the 2+ months? (I'm staying with a local family.) Any other ideas? -Erika _____ Find your limits and exceed them. http://www.drtrirunner.com Sponsored by http://www.gearandtraining.com - use code "ES32" for 20% off + free shipping on orders over $150

monty  Aug 12, 12 18:23 Post #2 of 6 (116 views)  Re: Training in Puerto Escondido [Dr.TriRunner] [In reply to] Quote | Reply Learn how to surf as fast as you can. Some of the knarliest barrels on the planet there. Running will be ok, but cycling will be very dangerous. I would take a mountain bike if i were you, and maybe a trainer for your tri bike.

kathy_caribe  Aug 12, 12 18:45 Post #3 of 6 (108 views)  Re: Training in Puerto Escondido [Dr.TriRunner] [In reply to] Quote | Reply I know a guy who lives there and if you ever head over to QRoo I'll show you around but I don't think I'd have to go very far out on a limb to say your best bet for finding a triathlete would be when you change planes in DF (assuming). I highly doubt you'll find any triathletes there. Aca definitely, DF for certain. I'm also guessing you're not going to find much in the way of roads. Down here you have the libre and the cuota and that's about it. Even over here in QRoo we have just the carretera so all the rides are the same - just depends how far down the carretera you go. http://harvestmoon6.blogspot.com  (This post was edited by kathy_caribe on Aug 13, 12 7:36)

Longboarder  Aug 12, 12 19:05 Post #4 of 6 (100 views)  Re: Training in Puerto Escondido [Dr.TriRunner] [In reply to] Quote | Reply Like Monty the first thing I thought of was great waves and surfing. I don't know about training down there but good luck. Might want to take up surfing. Check this. http://www.google.com/...biw=1024&bih=672 Train safe & smart Bob

Dr.TriRunner  Aug 13, 12 13:45 Post #5 of 6 (62 views)  Re: Training in Puerto Escondido [monty] [In reply to] Quote | Reply Thanks for the advice guys. Sounds like I'm going to surfing school! :) Now I just have to hope that my host family has a hot son to teach me how......... :D _____ Find your limits and exceed them. http://www.drtrirunner.com Sponsored by http://www.gearandtraining.com - use code "ES32" for 20% off + free shipping on orders over $150

craigj532  Aug 13, 12 14:18 Post #6 of 6 (50 views)  Re: Training in Puerto Escondido [Dr.TriRunner] [In reply to] Quote | Reply Zicatela is a south swell spot, so there probably won't be any real big surf in January, February, or early March.