Fifty Plus (50+) - Sprint Triathlon (with pics)

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TromboneAl
08-23-09, 04:45 PM
Had fun on a 500 yd/12 mile/3 mile triathlon today. Another guy and I passed each other about 10 times on the ride. I sure didn't have much left when I started running.

Here's a slide show:

http://s8.photobucket.com/albums/a39/TromboneAl/Triathlon/?albumview=slideshow

I finished third, but I suspect that there weren't many participants in my age range (50-59).

The Weak Link
08-23-09, 07:14 PM
That was tight.
Beverly
08-23-09, 07:22 PM
Congratulations! Third place is fantastic.

Monoborracho
08-23-09, 08:22 PM
Congratulations. I'd like to see more of those type events.

Some 25 years ago I participated in two "Tin Man Triathalons" as they were called, of about the lengths you describe. I think Budweiser sponsored them. The running part would be very difficult for me and my knees now, but if only 3 miles I'd try it.
DnvrFox
08-23-09, 08:30 PM
Good stuff.

There is an event called an aquabike for those who don't want to run. Google to find an event near you.

I have been following up my almost daily 20 mile rides with a 500 - 600+ yard swim, but I just don't run any more. I do walk 3 miles sometimes, thhough.

As I do this by myself, I always come in first, and I don't have to share pool lanes.

Good show.
cranky old dude
08-23-09, 09:25 PM
Congrats. :thumb:

Great slide show also!!
nmichell
08-23-09, 09:55 PM
Nice pictures! Since you were smiling, I'm assuming you had fun.
Mojo Slim
08-23-09, 10:20 PM
You know what amazes me? You had your own photographer! Nice going.
az_cyclist
08-24-09, 08:18 AM
Congratulations, TromboneAl. Do you think you will enter another tri?
TromboneAl
08-24-09, 08:40 AM
Well, today I discovered that there were only three people in my age class (50-59), so the "third place finish" loses a little of its luster. I finished 15th out of 37 racers overall, so I'm still happy with my performance.


Do you think you will enter another tri?

Maybe, but I won't do it every year.
Snail Male
08-24-09, 08:53 AM
Well, today I discovered that there were only three people in my age class (50-59), so the "third place finish" loses a little of its luster. I finished 15th out of 37 racers overall, so I'm still happy with my performance.
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You deserve a gold medal for honesty, TromboneAl. And well done on participating and finishing nevertheless!

S.
Monoborracho
08-24-09, 09:02 AM
There is an event called an aquabike for those who don't want to run.
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I just checked this out regarding the swim-bike event. Interesting.

http://www.usatriathlon.org/content/index/802