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2004-08-26 11:19 AM

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And I am am a triathlon addict.

I got bit by the bug in June 2003 at IMCDA as a spectator. I was so inspired by these people pushing their bodies to the absolute limit. That evening, walking back to the car I told my wife I was going to do a tri in 2004. I think she kind of blew me off.

I started training right away. Well, actually lets call it what it was. I started to learn how to swim right away. I couldnt even swim 25meters, I was horrid. I spent some time working with a friend who is an experienced triathlete and had a decent basic stroke. Did some running, some biking and soon it was winter.

Being new I really didnt know what to do so I really did NOTHING. Over the winter I kind of lost whatever little bit of base I had from the previous year. In February I started swimming 3 mornings per week. I started struggling through 200 meters but soon built up to 1700 to 2000 meters.

Any way, I completed my first race, a sprint, in July of this year. 26 of 104. 2nd in my AG. I AM HOOKED.

Money has been real tight so I probably wont do another tri this year, but have several run races on the calendar. I also need to save up for a bike in the spring.

I have built a real solid base and had some good mileage/ time put in recently. Over the winter I plan to continue to build my swim and maintain my base. My 'A' race in 2005 will be The Troika Triathlon in Spokane, WA. A half iron distance race.



2004-08-26 11:34 AM
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Welcome to the club Dan!!!!!!!!!!!! 

Good luck and have a lot of fun.  (But don't expect to get much real work done - at least thats what I hear from other people.)

Seriously, as you probably already know, there's a lot of great information and good people here.

Gary

2004-08-26 11:53 AM
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welcome dan...good luck on that 'a' race for 05...and persevere through that winter training.
2004-08-26 3:08 PM
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Welcome to BT!  And good luck training
2004-08-26 4:07 PM
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nice to have you here!
2004-08-26 6:01 PM
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Hey Dan,
Welcome aboard - way to go on your first Tri.

You will find the people here friendly, informative and sometimes funny.


2004-08-26 8:31 PM
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Welcome to the T-Spot!
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