Sprint Triathlon (with pics)
 

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...view=slideshow

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

That was tight.

Congratulations! Third place is fantastic.

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.

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.

Congrats. :thumb:

Great slide show also!!

Nice pictures! Since you were smiling, I'm assuming you had fun.

You know what amazes me? You had your own photographer! Nice going.

Congratulations, TromboneAl. Do you think you will enter another tri?

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.

Maybe, but I won't do it every year.

You deserve a gold medal for honesty, TromboneAl. And well done on participating and finishing nevertheless!

S.

I just checked this out regarding the swim-bike event. Interesting.

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