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Just in case someone thought I was exaggerating my poor swim we got our starting order (snake swim based on est. time) and as of now I'm starting about 85th out of 100.  I guess t he positive in that is that I don't have the negative drain of having a bunch of people pass me...not many back there. (actually it was kind of a mental blow to see me that far back...guess i need to focus on the fact of all those who never attempt this)

Alan, don't let your placement going in get you down. Your out there competeing against the course, and your self.

Lynn, great attitude!!!

momma J, one word.

OUCH!!!!

heal up soon. Glad you were not hurt any worse.

Brodie has been sick ( again) soo, I only gots ina  short swim yestreday, and I am gonna try to ride to the pool, swim, and ride back this afternoon if Monica gtes home in time. If I dont get a chance to say it again..

Best of Luck To All Who Are Racing This Weekend!!!!

A Good Luck Kiss on The Cheek to the Girls and a Handshake to the Guys!!

I survived!!!  I was very intimidated before I went in the pool...just looking at everyone else with 2% bodyfat made me wonder what I was doing there.

 Swim was a struggle...which I expected...just didn't expect it to affect my legs like it did.  Bike went fairly well all with wind I wasn't able to keep the pace I was shooting for.  The run was grueling.  As soon as I left transition I started cramping and I realized I forgot to take  a drink in either transition and didn't bring it along on the  bike so probably got dehydrated.  Thought I was going to have to walk but worked through it.

 My goal was 1:00 and ended up in 57:58.  2nd in the Clydesdale and 39th overall out of about 115.

Am I addicted?  I think I better wait another day to decide but it was a pretty rewarding experience.

Good luck to the Sunday racers!!!!! 

Way to go Alan!

37th 0f 115 and 2nd in Clydesdales? You are awesome! Congratulations!

Les 

WTG Alan and Teash!!!!! Wohoo!!!

Alan, that is so great!  Congratulations on crossing the Rubicon.  Oh, and thanks for my Inspires.

- Lora

 Congratulations Elizabeth!!!!

 I share her sentiments towards the group and it's importance in making it through to complete a tri.  I guess when I joined this mentor group I was thinking it was going to be mainly for getting information and had no idea the importance of the support that is received from the people on.

... I'm sure most people wonder why I couldn't wait to get an internet connection at the hotel (knowing I wanted to get on and share the finish with the group!!!) 

Hi Guys -- First I want to congratulate Leticia, Alan and Elizabeth on their races! I'd love to see pictures of your little girls in pink, E. Also want to echo the sentiment about the great support on this site. Accept my virtual hug right now -- all of you -- group hug!

About my first triathlon -- I'll post my race report and try to get some photos in the album once the results are available. So short and sweet -- I am a triathlete. The swim was okay -- I need to be way more comfortable not being able to see anything underwater -- more OWS practice for sure. The bike was beautiful and actually, surprisingly my favorite part. It was a gorgeous day, too. The run was going very well and I was passing some people and feeling strong and then I hit the sand on the home stretch about 1/4 mile before the finish and my calf (soleus muscle) cramped up again. I kept running and finished as strong as I could considering. I'm still limping around today, but feel so energized and grateful for a wonderful first triathlon experience. 99.9% of the people were very friendly and nice and supportive. It was a VERY well-run and organized event. On time, good food and lots of free smart water afterwards and family and friends could get around easily (but not in transition) to cheer. Very cool experience, but one heck of a long day. I'm not used to getting up at 4:30 and of course hadn't slept well most of the week because of the anticipation. BUT I"M not complaining! :-)It was about 2 hours away from here near Palm Springs in the desert. Anyone heard of Bob Bell? He's 85 and has completed a gazillion IM and he was there doing the sprint, too. It was a huge lesson in organization for me, too. But --- I finished and in the top 40% of all women (so my husband tells me). I'm happy. Life is Good! I can hardly wait for all you pre-triathletes to have this experience.

~Lynn

One more "group hug."

Great job Lynn!  Congratulations!

So who's next and when?  I'm doing a sprint this Sunday...the guy who is helping with my training plan thought I could do it as more of a training day.  A little concerned as it's about 40% longer than the one last Saturday. 

Does anyone have a specific HRM that they would recommend.  I HAD the Timex Ironman with the GPS speed / distance....apparently not meant for the water as I wore it in the swim on Saturday and ruined it.  Forgot to start it when I took off anyways so quite a waste!!! 

Alan,

I've been using the Polar F6 for a couple months now and I love it.  But considering you had the Timex Ironman with all the cool techie features, this would be a step down - BUT if you wanted to downgrade, this one's great.

 - Lora

Now that some of us have done one tri -- Does anyone know where you start for a training plan for the next one? Starting back at the beginning of the plans would be a huge step backwards. Suggestions??

thanks.