I'm new and I'm nervous

Welcome to BT and to triathlons!  You've found a great community for support and encouragement. It is full of really cool people that come from all over the world.

Lots of us have even had the opportunity to meet some of our fellow BT'rs face to face, which is an even bigger bonus.

FWIW, I didn't even own a bike until a few weeks before my first tri.  I registered and then bought the bike.  I know lots of others that have similar stories.

We were all nervous before the first time, try and relax and most importantly Have Fun!  It sounds like you have the right attitude.

Good Luck! Be sure to let us know how it goes

what a journey!  Congrats on the trimmer figure and goals!

Have fun, enjoy the experience, and report back! 

Thanks everyone.  The race was awesome.  I talked to some cool people.  I definitely didn't kill myself on my bike.  I learned a whole lot.  I had a great time.  No results posted yet so I don't know how long it took.  I am going to take what I learned and make my next one better.  I need to start training more and be more focused and organized.

Jim

that is awesome to get the first one under your belt ... especially with new equipment and sleep deprivation!

I am most impressed with how much weight you've lost! Did you alter your diet or did you find that you lost weight because of the hard training you put in or was it a combination of both?

I'm old and still nervous Congrats on the first tri and all the weight loss!!

Watch out though, it becomes addicting! (tris and this site!)

WOO HOO! Congrats on your finish!!! Bet you are already planning your next tri! it is very addicting just as trixie said!

You have come to a great site...this has an amazing community...with a HUGE source of information!

WELCOME!!!!

I started eating like a normal human.  I eliminated all of the junk and started eating healthy.  Six times a day.  Eating the right foods.  I went to the gym 7 days a week for 2 months straight.  Never missed.  Cardio or lifting.  Started running in December and loved it.  I moved up to tris next.  I am still young in my athletic career but loving it.  I have moved away from the heavier strength training and now lift for endurance twice a week in addition to the tri stuff I am doing.  It was a load of hard work.  But I feel awesome now.