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fatbottomedgurl
07-22-2009, 06:39 PM
Well I finally got up the nerve and registered for the Carpenteria tri in September. I am going to do the sprint- it's a short course: .5k, 15k, 5k.

The bike will be no problem, swimming should be okay (I swam a mile in the pool this afternoon), so now it is working on that 5k run. I have always hated running but then again I never had a good reason to run. So far I am walk/running 2.5k and increasing.

My cycling and swimming buddy are going to start getting out to the beach and swimming once a week, that is, when my wetsuit arrives. Water here is a chilly 64ºF. Brrr. But there are always dolphins so that is a bonus.

Yay- I learn a lot here at TE!
tribogota
07-22-2009, 07:39 PM
yeah! another convert, the sprint (with dolphins no less) will hook you I am sure!
Tri Girl
07-22-2009, 07:47 PM
Congrats!!!! Bwaaaa haaaa haaaa. Yet another tri community member. Sounds like a good first one. I hope you LOVE it just like the rest of us. :)


And... ummmm... we will certainly expect a full race report when you finish. ;)
salsabike
07-22-2009, 07:53 PM
You'll have fun! I love triathlon. Even if I am the slowest runner in the entire universe. I still love it.

Wish I could swim along with you and those dolphins.
shellabree
07-23-2009, 01:44 AM
Way to go! I'm excited for you!

Get ready to become totally addicted to triathlon!!!
HillSlugger
07-23-2009, 05:02 AM
Congrats on taking the plunge into Triathlon!

I'd love to swim with dolphins!
sgf726
07-23-2009, 11:32 AM
Congrats! It is addictive. I did my second one on Sunday and am now hooked. Signed up for another one in September.
txred9876
07-23-2009, 11:47 AM
Go have some fun!!
fatbottomedgurl
07-23-2009, 12:30 PM
Yup. Started on TE by requesting a MTB thread three years or so ago. Started swimming because of a back injury and couldn't ride. Bought a road bike in December to get back into MTB shape. Got hooked on road riding. Ride and swim with best friend who does tris. It was a natural to end up here!
tribogota
07-23-2009, 07:44 PM
salsabike,
we could compete for slowest runner on this forum!, I think we got a lot of candidates...I am definitely one!
Alex
07-23-2009, 08:15 PM
Congrats, FBG! Let us know how you like your new wetsuit.

I want in on the "Slowest Runner" contest! :o It made me think of this:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qyTAbNpVsfE

Alex
colby
07-25-2009, 09:15 AM
Well I finally got up the nerve and registered for the Carpenteria tri in September. I am going to do the sprint- it's a short course: .5k, 15k, 5k.

It sounds awesome! Swimming with dolphins! :D

Congrats on taking the plunge ;)
camila_morais
07-26-2009, 07:14 PM
swimming with dolphins??? this is priceless!!!:D
jesvetmed
07-26-2009, 10:38 PM
Welcome to our addiction, FBG!
And Alex, that link is so funny! That's how I feel running!