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After a lengthy break to move and have our first child I decided to suck it up and start training again a few weeks ago. I entered a Sprint Tri yesterday "just for fun" and to see where my fitness level was. It was a small race (~135 total in the Sprint field) and I placed 3rd as a Clysedale. I also would have placed 3rd in my AG.

Averaged 20mph on the bike (a first for me) and managed to run an 8:00/mi for the 5k (also a tri best for me). I guess this means I should keep up the training. Getting a podium spot even in a small race was a very good and addictive feeling!

2013-07-29 10:37 AM
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Congratulations on a great result! 

Good luck with your training.

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2013-07-29 11:00 AM
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I love to hear these stories.  Great job!!!

 

2013-07-29 12:13 PM
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Congratulations! Making it to the podium is always exciting! I was truly shocked when I got my first one! It was great!

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