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2017-05-23 8:34 AM

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Subject: You can do it...
Hey there folks,

I know a lot of people here are likely getting ready for their first Triathlon. Just a quick shot in the arm, You can do it!

Training, like most peoples, got hampered with an injury 1/2 way through. Torn Meniscus kept me off running and only light biking and swimming for about 4 weeks, it nagged for about 7 weeks. You will face adversity and wish that your training was better, you might believe that you aren't trained or prepared enough to meet the challenge ahead. I challenge you with this, start each work out with "I can do it" and prove yourself right.

I got through my first Olympic last weekend. Water was mentally challenging, specifically the first 15 minutes. Finally got calmed down enough to get some rhythm. Our bike had a very tough first 5 miles, but falling back on training, it got done. The run hurt, no two ways about it. But at the end of this small race I got the same medal as everyone else got AND got to share the experience with a bunch of great people.

Lake Raystown Triathlon didn't beat me, I didn't beat myself and I beat my goal. 2:58:40.

Enjoy as much as you can about the experience and remember...You can do it!!!

Steve



2017-05-23 2:58 PM
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You know the old joke about "what do they call the guy who graduates at the bottom of the medical school class?"

What do they call the person who finishes last at the local sprint?

Triathlete.

2017-05-23 4:24 PM
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Just to add to what Dave said above.  You know who gets the loudest/ longest cheers?  The last person to finish!

I noticed this at my first sprint in 2012 and pretty much every race since.  I've finished first (age group) and last in assorted races but I always have fun.

Never worry about last.  Just enjoy it.

2017-05-23 6:24 PM
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As Dave and George both noted. Just do it. I am so super slow. I am a total Back of the packer. But I love doing triathlons and just competing against myself. Do one and it's hard not to get hooked
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