How *stupid* would this be?

[divingbiker]

OK, I've been pondering this for a few hours now. And I agree, go for it! Unless the 6 mile run/walk is going to do so much damage that it will take a long time to recover and will keep you from doing other things you want to do.

And speaking of *stupid*: damn you, KSH, you've got me contemplating signing up for an Olympic tri on September 16! It's the first "Nation's Triathlon" held in DC. Swim in the Potomac River, bike around the monuments on the mall and up into Rock Creek Park, and run along the mall/monuments. It would be gorgeous, and FLAT! There's no way I can run 6 miles, but what the heck, I can walk fast.

There's a time limit--the course closes at 12:30, and my wave would start at 7:45 am. So that would give me 4:45 to do the whole thing, which certainly seems doable. Hmmm...must ponder some more.

See what you've started now?

[colby]

And speaking of *stupid*: damn you, KSH, you've got me contemplating signing up for an Olympic tri on September 16! It's the first "Nation's Triathlon" held in DC. Swim in the Potomac River, bike around the monuments on the mall and up into Rock Creek Park, and run along the mall/monuments. It would be gorgeous, and FLAT! There's no way I can run 6 miles, but what the heck, I can walk fast.

Wow, that sounds awesome!

(Not to encourage you or anything )

PS: KSH, I think you should go for it, as long as you're sure you can tolerate the distance. The bike and swim should be no problem for you!

[Lise]

It's the first "Nation's Triathlon" held in DC. Swim in the Potomac River, bike around the monuments on the mall and up into Rock Creek Park, and run along the mall/monuments. It would be gorgeous, and FLAT! There's no way I can run 6 miles, but what the heck, I can walk fast.

that sounds so cool! I love DC. If this tri keeps going, maybe I'll do it one year! My brother lives there, and I'll be in town for his wedding the weekend of 10/14. Sorry I couldn't be there to cheer for you a month earlier.

You could definitely do it in under 4:45. Even my slowest tri, with actually turning back on the bike to go find a friend who was much slower than I, and walking the entire "run" was faster than 4:45.

Go for it!