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2011-06-12 1:02 PM

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First, thanks for all the support in my "I can't do this" thread last night!  What a case of nerves!

Today's sprint was awesome!  750m swim, 14.25m bike, 5k.  It was an all-women's event.  There were about 2000 women there, roughly half of whom were doing their first tri.  The weather was perfect - overcast and a little chilly for the swim, but that just made the water feel warm, and 60ish and sunny for the bike/run.  It was incredibly well organized and smoothly run.  It was a SheROX event for ovarian cancer.

The swim was good.  I was a little worried because when I did my practice swim in the wetsuit, my arms felt very heavy.  But I didn't notice that at all today.  I had to go more slowly than usual because there were a lot of bodies in a small space (serpentine swim), and that probably helped.  Time 13:49.

The bike was fine.  I might have been able to go faster, but my legs certainly felt it and I did pretty well IMHO.  It was basically like a training ride, only this time instead of picturing myself in a race, I was actually in one!  Time 53:13.

The run, well, I definitely need more training.  I did a fair amount of walking in the first half.  One goal I had was not to walk, but it's ok.  I didn't walk the second half and finished with a sprint.  Kind of a sprint.  Time 34:29.

Transitions were slow.  I wasn't rushing any.  Overall time 1:50:23, rank 87/149 in my division, 828/1468 overall.  They did say it was about 2000 athletes, so I'm not sure where the other 600 went.  Anyway, I'm happy.

Thank you to everyone on this forum!  You have been a huge support through my initial training!  My next race is 7/30 and it will be a true OWS in Lake Michigan.  I'm bitten by the bug!!!



2011-06-12 1:10 PM
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Great job and welcome to the club!  So when is the next race?

As for the missing 600... maybe they are still on the course...

I've seen some races split clydes/athenas/pros out of the overall category, or it may be the DNS/DNF class.  Also some of these beginner friendly races have a non timed category for people who are just doing it for the charity.

2011-06-12 1:14 PM
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Congratulations!   13'49" for 750m is a great first swim.  The swim is what causes the most trouble and you've already got that solved.  Now all it takes is time to improve both the bike and the run, keep at it.  You'll be FOP in no time.
2011-06-12 1:34 PM
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Great Job!!!  
2011-06-12 1:41 PM
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Well done!  Congratulations!
2011-06-12 1:45 PM
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Congrats !!! You smoked my first time sprint Tri !! Mine was 2hrs 5 min in the 50-54 mens division !! My T1 &T2 were SLOW!!!

What age group were you ??



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2011-06-12 1:56 PM
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MX n TRI n Az - 2011-06-12 1:45 PM

Congrats !!! You smoked my first time sprint Tri !! Mine was 2hrs 5 min in the 50-54 mens division !! My T1 &T2 were SLOW!!!

What age group were you ??

45-49.  My transitions were slow too, especially T2.  Not sure why that was so slow considering I don't have bike shoes, but I was certainly taking my time.

2011-06-12 3:09 PM
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congratulations, i knew you could do it!!
2011-06-12 3:15 PM
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Congrats! Now all that worry for nothing... I joined the ranks Saturday! ... Great job. ... Next race planned?
2011-06-12 3:15 PM
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blynott - 2011-06-12 2:14 PM Congratulations!   13'49" for 750m is a great first swim. 

x2!

Congratulations!

2011-06-12 3:20 PM
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Yay! Congratulations!  Great Job!  I knew you could do it!


2011-06-12 3:21 PM
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Congratulations!!!
2011-06-12 3:24 PM
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Congratulations!  Welcome to the club!!  
2011-06-12 7:16 PM
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YAHOO!  Nice job.

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2011-06-12 7:31 PM
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Yea! Congrats!

Glad to hear it was and organized and smoothly run event, I'm doing a Sherox race later this summer in Philly: )

2011-06-12 9:08 PM
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How cool is that!!! I'm so happy for you. I'm new to this racing thing... training is one thing, but racing is so much fun. I get my first Sprint under my belt next week end. I'm getting so excited hearing about others races....( that is when I'm not doubting myself for doing such a silly thing) It's good to be human.

Big Congrats.



2011-06-12 9:17 PM
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CONGRATS!! I knew you could do it. And I'm jealous of all your times. I am a turtle. My swim time was longer than yours and I only swam ~450m. Seemed much longer at the time- lol. 

Anyway- great job. I am smiling reading your post ;-) I love sharing others excitement.

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2011-06-12 9:20 PM
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Congratulations, and well done!  I also did my first sprint today, and like you had a great time. 
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