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Almost ready for my first tri
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 2009-07-02 3:25 PM |
Veteran  281  |  Subject: Almost ready for my first triI live in Southeast Texas and am looking forward to my first triathlon. I grew up dancing and then had three kids in three years. I started running to get off my baby weight and quickly became addicted, although not wonderfully good, I enjoy running. I have done several 5k's and train for half-marathon. I have always enjoyed spinning and recently added biking into my addiction. My husband wanted me to try a tri and I have started swimming. We are going to do our first tri in August and I am really excited. I am not a competitor but rather just enjoy staying in shape and burning calories while having some fun! I have enjoyed reading all the tips and infor on the site! Jessica |
| 2009-07-02 5:30 PM in reply to: #2259079 |
| Veteran 167 | Subject: RE: Almost ready for my first tri Welcome to this great sport...I am rather new myself but have been bitten by the bug and am now sufficiently addicted having done a half dozen this year. I will be down your neck of the woods this Fall for the Austin HIM.
I am not sure of your swimming skills, but I personally have found that proper coaching is very helpful, as technique, specifically; efficient technique can make a big difference for y.ur bike and run (not spend a lot of energy inefficiently). |
| 2009-07-03 7:13 AM in reply to: #2259079 |
Champion 5376  PA | Subject: RE: Almost ready for my first tri I love reading that so many people are out trying this for the exercise or just for personal goals. I was concerned that it would be a bit embarrassing trying to finish an event while everyone else was running 6 min miles and biking 25 mph. lol Good for you, your health, and don't forget about what a great example you are setting for your children. Michael Edited by Pector55 2009-07-03 7:13 AM |
| 2009-07-03 9:35 AM in reply to: #2259079 |
Veteran 355 Lakewood Ranch, Florida | Subject: RE: Almost ready for my first tri I am also doing my first sprint in August, i was always under impression of Triathletes were crazy athletes and in unbeleivable shape then i signed up for one and threw that motto out the window, sorry !! I love this site as you can ask anything and get good honest answers from experienced people that will encourage you all the way to the finish line. |
| 2009-07-03 12:46 PM in reply to: #2259079 |
Member 47 Warren, MI | Subject: RE: Almost ready for my first tri Hi Jessica, I can relate to you also. My first tri is August 16 in Novi MI. My sport was swimming for 8 years and in high school, but after two kids in two years, a bachelors and masters degree, and a full-time teaching job, the exercise thing gets a bit lost. I have been training since April and must say my LEAST favorite sport is the running. But I am happy to say I completed my first 5k last week. Although I finished 134th out of 138, I still feel like I accomplished something and cannot wait until the next 5K I do at the end of the month. Well, good luck with your training and I wish you well. You will have to let us all know how it goes!! Corrie |
| 2009-07-03 5:59 PM in reply to: #2259079 |
Veteran 281 | Subject: RE: Almost ready for my first tri We do have a lot in common because I had three kids in three years, just went back to teaching this past year after staying home for six years, and added my masters on top of that! Thanks-I will let you know how it goes! I appreciate all the positive comments. To what Michael said-yes-I love showing my daughters the importance of health/nutrition by example! |
| 2009-07-03 8:20 PM in reply to: #2259079 |
Champion 5522 Frisco, TX | Subject: RE: Almost ready for my first tri Welcome to BT. I am in the Dallas area but used to live in Beaumont. If you can run a 5k, you can do a sprint tri! Keep up the good work! Visit the TX forum sometime, everyone there is very nice and helpful! |
| 2009-07-04 11:44 PM in reply to: #2260797 |
Veteran 281 | Subject: RE: Almost ready for my first tri I grew up outside Dallas! I think you have the better end of the deal...Beaumont is not so much fun! |
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