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 2008-04-15 6:50 PM |
Master  1993     Riverside, IL |  Subject: Newbie from Chicago suburbsHello all! My name is Linda and I'm signed up to do my first ever sprint distance tri this June. I'm 42 and have wanted to do a triathlon for the past 10 years...but could never commit myself. This year I finally decided to actually commit and send in my entrance fee...no turning back now. I'm doing the US Women's Triathlon Series in Naperville, IL on June 22nd, and I'm very excited but also very nervous! I was on my high school swim team many moons ago...LOL! And I have managed to get myself into fairly decent shape over the last few years, working hard in the gym everyday. I just bought myself a new entry-level road bike and just this past weekend ran a 5k race to kick-off my training. I'm sure I will have many questions for you seasoned triathletes to help me get through my first one. I look forward to reading and posting on this forum! Linda Edited by nscrbug 2008-04-15 6:54 PM |
| 2008-04-15 8:50 PM in reply to: #1340366 |
Elite 2423 | Subject: RE: Newbie from Chicago suburbs I grew up in Arlington Heights, good luck and welcome to the sport. |
| 2008-04-16 1:06 PM in reply to: #1340366 |
Champion 13323 | Subject: RE: Newbie from Chicago suburbs Perfect...your swimming should come back to you fairly quick I imagine...and you have already done a 5k so you're in decent shape starting out. Just find a good training plan, be it sprint or olympic, and stick to it and have fun. Good luck! |
| 2008-04-17 11:02 AM in reply to: #1340366 |
Master 1480 Southwest Chicago 'burbs | Subject: RE: Newbie from Chicago suburbs Welcome, Linda! You'll find that BT is great for information, encouragement and motivation! I'll be at the Naperville tri in June! I really enjoy that one...easy swim (good thing for me, since I am SO not a swimmer!), and pancake flat bike and run. You're going to do great!! The past couple of years we've managed to get a group together for lunch at packet pickup and on race day, so keep an eye out for that thread! |
| 2008-04-18 7:26 PM in reply to: #1340366 |
Expert 961 Illinois _ Chicago area | Subject: RE: Newbie from Chicago suburbs Linda, Welcome to the club! I'm planning on the Naperville Tri in June. Did it last year and really enjoyed it. Susie |
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