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 2006-09-13 12:01 PM |
Veteran  235   Independence, KY |  Subject: 1st timmer challengeI'd like a challenge from someone on their first sprint triathlon times. I'm not so sure this is a valid challenge to anyone other than myself but I'd still like to see other's times for their first spint to see how I stack up. Keep in mind I have only had 4 weeks of training for this one...(could be a mistake but I really really like a challenge) |
| 2006-09-13 2:50 PM in reply to: #539561 |
Veteran 168 Acworth, Georgia | Subject: RE: 1st timmer challenge I'm not a first timer, but a returnee to the sport. It has been 18 years since my last tri (not to mention about 60 pounds). I'll accept the challenge and share my times with you. I began training in mid August with race date of 10/8. 400 yd swim, 12 mile bike and 5k run. FYI...I am just hoping to finish strong, but in the back of my mind, I have a 90 minute goal for completion. There, now I have said, so now I have to do it, right? Good luck and train hard. |
| 2006-09-13 5:53 PM in reply to: #539561 |
Expert 663 Williamsburg, VA | Subject: RE: 1st timmer challenge My first tri is on SUNDAY. YIKES!! Not to sure how I'll do but hope to get over the finish on my own power and in under 2 hrs. My first race is the Danskin in NJ. Only have swam in open water 2 times and one was in the Bahamas. So that really doesn't count because that's more like the pool. Wish me luck! |
| 2006-09-13 8:12 PM in reply to: #539561 |
Veteran 265 | Subject: RE: 1st timmer challenge I will accept your challenge but need some more info from you - I have been training for about 7 weeks now with a race date of 10-29 - a sprint .25/10m/3m - what kind of times our you currently doing? I did my first brick tonight and was not as pleased as I wanted to be - 40 min bike/10 mile ride & 27 min run/3 mile run - looking at last years race results this would put me about DFL when I factor in my current swim times of about 13/14 min. This would give me an overall time of about 80 min. Whatcha got? When is your race? msampsell - you are about a month ahead of me, training and race date but I'd love to see how your race goes for you also. Hope you set the bar HIGH!!!hehehe Good luck to both of you - I'll keep you posted. |
| 2006-09-13 8:18 PM in reply to: #540215 |
Veteran 168 Acworth, Georgia | Subject: RE: 1st timmer challenge I'll get my race report up quickly after the race. Edited by msampse11 2006-09-13 8:19 PM |
| 2006-09-13 8:43 PM in reply to: #540215 |
| Veteran 216 Columbus, Ohio | Subject: RE: 1st timmer challenge sk2a2005 - 2006-09-13 6:53 PM My first tri is on SUNDAY. YIKES!! Not to sure how I'll do but hope to get over the finish on my own power and in under 2 hrs. My first race is the Danskin in NJ. Only have swam in open water 2 times and one was in the Bahamas. So that really doesn't count because that's more like the pool. Wish me luck! Good luck! My first tri will be the Danskin too this Sunday!!! I did one OWS and immediately bought the wetsuit I rented. |
Yep. Kind of freaked out. Anyways, good luck everybody!!!| 2006-09-14 9:34 AM in reply to: #540378 |
Veteran 235 Independence, KY | Subject: RE: 1st timmer challenge tntexpres - 2006-09-13 9:12 PM I will accept your challenge but need some more info from you - I have been training for about 7 weeks now with a race date of 10-29 - a sprint .25/10m/3m - what kind of times our you currently doing? I did my first brick tonight and was not as pleased as I wanted to be - 40 min bike/10 mile ride & 27 min run/3 mile run - looking at last years race results this would put me about DFL when I factor in my current swim times of about 13/14 min. This would give me an overall time of about 80 min. Whatcha got? When is your race? msampsell - you are about a month ahead of me, training and race date but I'd love to see how your race goes for you also. Hope you set the bar HIGH!!!hehehe Good luck to both of you - I'll keep you posted. My sprint is 800m/18mi/4mi. Race day is 9/24 (10 days away). On race day I will have only had 4 weeks to train for it. Since my training time has been so short I have been focusing mainly on finishing the race (improving endurance). The only thing I have timed are swims. My estimates are swim: 19 min bike: 60 mi run: 40 min. So that takes me right under 2 hours. That is my goal. My other goal is to turn in a faster time than both of my sisters who are running the race. (They have both run marathons and triathlons before, I have not). I know there are transition times to be added to that but I'm hoping that I can make up for them somewhere... I'm thinking on the bike. I'll get my RR up asap. Good luck everyone... |
| 2006-09-14 11:54 AM in reply to: #540866 |
Veteran 168 Acworth, Georgia | Subject: RE: 1st timmer challenge The times that you are estimating are good times. If you hold to those times, you should be very proud of your performance. Good luck and let us know how you do. |
| 2006-09-18 2:36 PM in reply to: #539561 |
Expert 663 Williamsburg, VA | Subject: RE: 1st timmer challenge Finally I can say I'm a triathlete!!!! Finish the Danskin with a 1:36:32. I am extremely proud of how well I did. This was my first race. It's actually the first thing I have EVER done competatively, and at the age of 40. So not to bad for a first timer!! I've post my race report!! |
| 2006-09-18 3:06 PM in reply to: #539561 |
Veteran 265 | Subject: RE: 1st timmer challenge sk2 - Congrats! on your first tri - I want to look at that race - I can't remember the distances but sounds like you did really well. You should be proud. I also turn 40 this year (Nov) and hope to have my first race behind me before then (oct 29 to be exact) I'll check out your report and get mine posted asap. Congrats - agian! |
| 2006-09-25 3:32 PM in reply to: #539561 |
Veteran 235 Independence, KY | Subject: RE: 1st timmer challenge Well I finished. I'm a TRIATHLETE! And I can say I'm totally hooked. Here's the link to the RR RR I didn't quite meet my expected time, but now that it's done I have an appreciation for what it takes to get a good time. |
| 2006-09-25 4:21 PM in reply to: #539561 |
Expert 663 Williamsburg, VA | Subject: RE: 1st timmer challenge Congrats on your first TRI!! Cant believe that you only trained for three weeks. There's no way I could have thought about doing a tri after only three weeks of training. Heck I still couldn't run three mile in that time. I know what you mean about being hooked. There's nothing like it!! Susan |
| 2006-09-25 5:19 PM in reply to: #539561 |
| New user 8 The City of the Fiery Bird | Subject: RE: 1st timmer challenge Just finished my first sprint, Timex Triathlon, here in Tempe, AZ this past Sunday. I had a great time and ended up getting 3rd in my age group. I have been training for a HIM at the end of next month, so I might have been a little overtrained... but I hate running. Overall = 1:20:13 Swim = 16:40 T1 = 1:33 Bike = 33:59 T2= 1:19 Run= 26:43 |
| 2006-09-25 5:54 PM in reply to: #539561 |
| New user 8 The City of the Fiery Bird | Subject: RE: 1st timmer challenge Woops the distances were 750m swim, 12mi bike, 5k run |
| 2006-09-26 5:03 PM in reply to: #539561 |
Veteran 168 Acworth, Georgia | Subject: RE: 1st timmer challenge Great job. Have 11 days until my race. Can't wait! |
| 2006-09-26 7:02 PM in reply to: #539561 |
Veteran 265 | Subject: RE: 1st timmer challenge With 33 days still to my first tri - I am feeling a little less motivation. Life has gotten in the way of training a time or two. After seeing some of you guys times.......impressive! Gotta get a goal - gotta keep going - gotta get a goal - gotta keep going - |
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