First tri results
07-28-08, 07:30 AM
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First tri results
I did my first sprint yesterday and I learned a few things. (Ok I learned a TON of things but a few really stick out) I underestimated the swim more I thought I underestimated it. Yikes. 1/4 mile took me 13 minutes. Maybe it wasn't such a bad time for me, but the mental game was amazing. I did average 21+ mph over 17 miles on the bike and was very happy with that. My run was my usual slogging 9 min/mile. With a finish of 1:35:36 I was left feeling pretty satisfied at the end of the day.
Looking forward to the next one and seeing if I can move up in my age group. (I am 47 and finished roughly mid pack) I figure even if I don't improve a whole lot all will still be just fine. It is a great experience regardless.
Looking forward to the next one and seeing if I can move up in my age group. (I am 47 and finished roughly mid pack) I figure even if I don't improve a whole lot all will still be just fine. It is a great experience regardless.
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Thats great, how long did you train for it, I am also new to the sport and am in training for my first. I am having a bit of a set back right now with a lower back injury which has kept me off the bike and running for close to a month now. I am still swimming so I am at least getting some work in.
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I started a program about 3 months ago. Being a sprint I figured I could finish it with little actual training per se. (I learned a little about swimming in open water though - lol) But I enjoyed the routine of training and wanted to perform better during the tri.
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Nice job. It's okay to underestimate your swim in your first few races. It's certainly better than overestimating it and having something bad happen.
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Terrific! YOU ARE A TRIATHLETE!!!
What's your next event?
What's your next event?
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I did my first sprint yesterday and I learned a few things. (Ok I learned a TON of things but a few really stick out) I underestimated the swim more I thought I underestimated it. Yikes. 1/4 mile took me 13 minutes. Maybe it wasn't such a bad time for me, but the mental game was amazing. I did average 21+ mph over 17 miles on the bike and was very happy with that. My run was my usual slogging 9 min/mile. With a finish of 1:35:36 I was left feeling pretty satisfied at the end of the day.
Looking forward to the next one and seeing if I can move up in my age group. (I am 47 and finished roughly mid pack) I figure even if I don't improve a whole lot all will still be just fine. It is a great experience regardless.
Looking forward to the next one and seeing if I can move up in my age group. (I am 47 and finished roughly mid pack) I figure even if I don't improve a whole lot all will still be just fine. It is a great experience regardless.
Looking forward to following in your footsteps with my first tri (at 40). Yeah, I'm a little concerned about the open water difference as well. Currently I'm doing all pool training. As a diver I'm certainly aware of the differences, but what can I say? I don't like swimming on the surface of the ocean. I'd much rather be under it. Am I the only one here that's a little concerned about... you know.
