Busted hip, so why not try tri?

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Subject: Busted hip, so why not try tri?
Hi everyone!

I am an injured marathon/half-marathon runner recovering from hip surgery. Now that I am back on two feet and cleared to exercise, I've spent a lot of time aqua-jogging and *finally* learned how to swim for real. That got me thinking, "Why not do a triathlon?" I've completed a few duathlons; the missing link was the swimming, and I'm working on that.

Just volunteered at Ironman WI last weekend. I've caught Ironman fever! Maybe, someday, I could also be an Ironman? I think I'll keep working on my rehab, do some shorter distance races and make the half-iron my long-term goal. Five years ago I said I would NEVER run a marathon. I've run 3, almost 5 (injuries kept me from starting and finishing a couple). The lesson I learned is never say never.

When I am not training, I'm teaching middle school, being a wife and a chauffeur to a busy kid. This site will be a great resource for me as I take on new challenges and give my running legs a new kind of workout.

Cheers,
Jenni




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