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First Timer: Novice or Age Group?
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 2004-01-16 1:52 PM |
 1 |  Subject: First Timer: Novice or Age Group?Hi, I am new to the idea of triathlons. I'm an avid mountain biker, have done some 24 hour endurance stuff, ran cross country many years ago and swam competitively even more years ago. I am signing up for a Sprint but don't know if I should register as a Novice or Women's age group 35-39. Are there pros/cons to making that choice? |
| 2004-01-16 3:27 PM in reply to: #4028 |
Resident Matriarch  N 43° 32.927 W 071° 24.431 | Subject: RE: First Timer: Novice or Age Group? I think it depends on what your goals are. If you want some hardware from the race I'd look at past results and see where you have the better chance of placing. This is very important to some people, not so important to others. If you are just concerned with going out, having fun, and finishing a triathlon, then I wouldn't worry about it. A local race series has a first timer division which gives people a chance at an award that they never expect. Pretty cool. |
| 2004-01-18 10:01 AM in reply to: #4028 |
Member 10 Los Angeles | Subject: RE: First Timer: Novice or Age Group? Hello to all. Today is my first day as a triathlete. I am doing the training set up on this site. I love it! best to all! --m |
| 2004-01-18 11:00 AM in reply to: #4145 |
| Central Louisiana | Subject: RE: First Timer: Novice or Age Group? welcome to the board garitamar! |
| 2004-01-18 1:28 PM in reply to: #4152 |
Member 10 Los Angeles | Subject: RE: First Timer: Novice or Age Group? Thanks Michael! I'm excited and scared. I'm afraid to fail. Right now the goal is to train hard and compete in (and COMPLETE) a triathlon. I'm hoping to do one in late summer / fall. I'm still figuring this out.... oy vey!!! What the heck did i get myself into??? YIKES...  |
| 2004-01-18 2:21 PM in reply to: #4160 |
| , Alabama | Subject: RE: First Timer: Novice or Age Group? Garitamar, the unknown is always exciting and scary! That's what makes tri's fun. The only way you can fail is to not give it your best. You're in charge of that. Best of luck. Sharon |
| 2004-01-18 2:24 PM in reply to: #4160 |
| Central Louisiana | Subject: RE: First Timer: Novice or Age Group? You will do fine, everyone questions themselves! Commit to your training schedule and you will be ready when your race rolls around. |
| 2004-01-18 2:26 PM in reply to: #4161 |
Member 10 Los Angeles | Subject: RE: First Timer: Novice or Age Group? Sharon, Your support is sincerely apprecited. This is one of those things that I have to dig deep inside myself to find commitment, desire, and discipline.... it's good to know i'm not totally alone out there! again, thanks! --m |
| 2004-01-18 4:00 PM in reply to: #4145 |
Champion 13323    | Subject: RE: First Timer: Novice or Age Group? welcome m! just believe in yourself and it will all work out... |
| 2004-01-18 4:03 PM in reply to: #4171 |
Member 10 Los Angeles | Subject: RE: First Timer: Novice or Age Group? Thanks for all the support. I feel the "love" in the room already! [and if i can get my abs to look like Ron's then I'm on the right track!!!]. best to all! --m |
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