Challenge: 1st Sprint Triathlon in under 1hr 20m

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2011-03-03 1:53 PM

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Subject: Challenge: 1st Sprint Triathlon in under 1hr 20m
Guys!

So here is a challenge to myself and anyone that is competing in their first triathlon event in 2011:

I have never done one of these before and have chosen a Sprint Triathlon on the 9th May (750m open water, 20km bike, 5km swim) as my starting point.... but I want be competitive and run a good time. My plan is under 1hr 20m (please let me know if you think I am being to easy on myself!)

Training really started last week as you can see from my logs..... I damaged my ankle in early January training for the Toughguy Challenge which i did anyway on the 30th January and came 355th out of 3200 in a time of 1hr 58min ( www.toughguy.co.uk for more info).. Since then no running but i just took delivery of some new shoes so will start running next week as its feeling pretty good

I don't have a bike... its on order and about a week away! Been going to spinning classes!
I don't have a tri-suit or wetsuit... its on order as well! 


So if anyone is out there is a similar position, fairly fit, and wanting a proper challenge for their first sprint triathlon let me know and let the games begin!!!

Cheers,
Nick
 

2011-03-06 9:36 PM
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Subject: RE: Challenge: 1st Sprint Triathlon in under 1hr 20m
Starcos,

I'm glad you made this post cause I'm also doing my first sprint triathlon in a couple of weeks. It's not really even enough to qualify for a sprint actually. It's a 200m swim, 10 mile bike, and 5k run. So I don't know if you'd consider it a mini tri or what but it's my first attempt at a sport I hope to fall in love with. I will post my time when its over. Since it's so short and your goal is 1:20 I think I'll have to try and beat 1:00. We'll see how that works out.

Hope everyone else meets their goals.

Brad
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