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2009-08-22 4:24 PM


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I was 3/4 of the way done with the couch 2 5K aggressive program.  I wasn't even able to run 3 miles, yet, when a friend of mine completed a triathlon at the end of June.  I expressed some interest in doing a triathlon, but was hesitant because of the swim.  She encouraged me that I would be ready in time.  I searched for a sprint with a short swim and found one.  

I did the Dog Days Triathlon in Belmond.  It was a Sprint in reverse order-(not backwards!) Run 5K, Bike 10 miles and Swim 160 meters in pool.  I PRed the bike and run.

It was an awesome, challenging experience.  I am looking at doing another one in September!

Nichi
2009 Race Schedule
Dows Depot Run-5K-8/8/09  29:53
Dog Days Triathlon- 8/22/09 75:58
Restoration Run-5K  8/29/09 
SK:00T Triathlon-     9/19/09

Isaiah 40:31 But those who trust in the Lord for help will will find their strength renewed.  They will rise on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary; they will walk and not grow weak.

2009-08-22 4:30 PM
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Way to go.  Sounds like you had fun.
2009-08-22 4:56 PM
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Great job, with PR's even! Nice start. My first tri was just like yours. Aren't they a blast? I loved jumping in the refreshing pool after getting all hot and sweaty.
2009-08-22 5:24 PM
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Nice! Rock on with your bad self!!! Laughing
2009-08-22 5:25 PM
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Congrats Triathlete, when is your next one?
2009-08-22 6:53 PM
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reverse order...interesting.  Congrats on the accomplishment!

2009-08-22 8:45 PM
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bzgl40 - 2009-08-22 4:30 PM Way to go.  Sounds like you had fun.


Yes, that was one of my goals! 
2009-08-22 8:49 PM
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msmogreen - 2009-08-22 4:56 PM Great job, with PR's even! Nice start. My first tri was just like yours. Aren't they a blast? I loved jumping in the refreshing pool after getting all hot and sweaty.


Thanks!  Yes, I think I am addicted. There is a huge waterslide near the entrance to the pool.  I made a suggestion that everyone could go down the waterslide into the pool-but I don't think anyone took me seriously. 
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TexasHeatRunner - 2009-08-22 5:24 PM Nice! Rock on with your bad self!!! Laughing


I will take that as a compliment-Thank you! 
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verga - 2009-08-22 5:25 PM Congrats Triathlete, when is your next one?


I am pretty sure I will be doing the sprint in Knoxville on Sept. 19th. 
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geepee - 2009-08-22 6:53 PM reverse order...interesting.  Congrats on the accomplishment!


It was pretty cool-literally and figuratively-and with a cooler morning-it was nice to be sufficiently warmed up before the swim.  Thanks!

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