Celebration Sprint Triathlon : Official Thread

I'll see ya there, and second on the bath water, faster T1 i guess

I'm in for my second year.  This was my first (and only) tri last year, so I'm anxious to see if I've improved.  If all goes well, I'll be looking for another one to do later in the year.

I'm in, this will be my first triathlon ever. I am still learning how to swim properly so I'm just really focused on getting through that .62 miles... if I can do that I am looking forward to enjoying the ride and the run and soaking it all in.

It was my first tri. I was really nervous since I just really learned how to "swim" properly a few weeks ago. I had never open swam before, so I didn't know what to expect. I started to the right and the back of my wave and freestyled about 10 strokes and felt pretty good. Then I took a huge gulp of water, couldn't seem to get anywhere, and got over to the first kayak. I really considered just giving it up, but then I thought of all the time and money I have invested, and all the people I told, and I decided to push on. Made it to the next kayak, and then I went the whole rest of the way without stopping. It was the ugliest combo of sidestroke and doggy paddle ever, but I finished it. But I think the inefficient swimming really drained me and I was dead the rest of the race. But I know what I need to work on and get better. My time was terrible, but I wasn't last, and I'm more proud of my finish than any marathon or half-marathon I've done. Can't wait to sign up for my next one.