It was my goal to complete a sprint tri before my 46 birthday and I did it on Aug 1rst. I turned 46 on Aug 2! I loved it. I also placed 2nd in my age group. Thank goodness for small town local events! It sure helps to get you hooked! I laughed when I had read Alex's post because she was writing my story! I have run long distance and biked for years and so I am stepping into new territory and learning the sport of swimming.
My next Sprint Tri is Aug 15th and it is an open water swim. I'll let you know how it goes! Good luck to all of you in your events!
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08-07-2009, 04:01 PM #1
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Another TE convert crosses over
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08-07-2009, 04:23 PM #2
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Woo hoo!!! Congratulations! And happy birthday
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08-07-2009, 04:49 PM #3
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Congrats Anita!!!!
What an excellent way to celebrate your 46th birthday.
You placed 2nd in your AG? What a great way to enter the sport! I'm sure your next tri will be just as fun- if not MORE fun!
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08-07-2009, 07:10 PM #4
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Congratulations!!! Was it a pool tri or open water? Any advice to offer?
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08-08-2009, 04:53 AM #5
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Congratulations! And happy birthday (a few days late)!
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08-08-2009, 06:12 AM #6
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Congrats! And Happy Birthday.
My first tri, also a sprint, was when I was 46. It's a great age to try new things!
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08-08-2009, 06:25 AM #7
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Thanks Everyone,
I have really enjoyed reading all of your posts and was encouraged but all that you have accomplished.
Alex, it was a pool tri with a distance of 500 yds. The event next saturday is an open water and is 800 yds. I have met you Alex, and you are a strong women in both spirit and physical abilitiy. You are going to do amazing! Just relax and enjoy!
I have had friends who have practiced openwater swimming with me and loaned me a a wetsuit. But the swim is my weakest sport and I have a long way to go. My goal this year is to enjoy and try not to put pressure on myself. I needed a change in my life and was not enjoying running 1/2 marathons anymore. So this has been so fun. I am hoping next year I can bump it up to the next level.Anita "Shiraz"
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