Subject: RE: Clyde from Houston - First Tri in 2 weeks Another rugger in the group, very nice! Yea, I know that I'm being a little ambitious with the 3 week training however it's a Super Sprint (guess I should clarify ). I will be doing the Eastside Kona event in Baytown. 300M swim, 10 mile bike, 2 mile run. It will be an open water swim so I'm definitely expecting a difference from my relaxing lap pool at home. I've heard the stories of people swimming 50M in the wrong direction before realizing, being swam OVER, and so on. It's only 300M but I'm still taking it serious. My goal is to relax and just enjoy the ride. I'm competitive by nature however I'm trying to keep an open mind and focus on crossing the finish line, nothing more. I didn't plan on getting into triathlons (just had a goal to compete in one ) however it's certainly becoming addicting! Right now I play rugby, basketball, softball, and Crossfit. I'm a jack of all trades, master of none. Seems to fit in every category with my life...I guess that's why I'm gravitating towards tris because of the diversity. Thanks for the help guys, I looking forward to learning through this site and my own painful experiences! |