Try-a-Triathlon

[colby]

Great job, LS! Sometimes you never know what's going to happen on a race day, but no matter what you think you could do better, YOU MADE IT!!!

[CyclChyk]

That is so awesome!!!

My hubby keeps talking about doing a Tri and I had no interest initially however I must confess that I've been thinking about it lately.

Your experience is very inspiring!

[Lise]

That is so awesome!!!

My hubby keeps talking about doing a Tri and I had no interest initially however I must confess that I've been thinking about it lately.

Your experience is very inspiring!

Yeah, we have a way of luring the innocent over to the dark side....ahem. I mean, inspiring others to do triathlons! Seriously though, it is a rush. And you'd have more support and encouragement and information than you'd know what to do with, right here.

[Thistle]

That's awesome LS ... you really rock.. i am inspired by you one day i might try one too. good work, you get em girl

[Tri Girl]

Wow LS- YOU ARE A TRIATHLETE!
Welcome to ranks friend. I'm so excited that your first tri was so successful!!! Although the swim was tough, you didn't give up, and kept at it. Impressive that you did most of it backstroke! The bike sounds like it was a very good ride. I don't pass people on the bike, but it sounds like a lot of fun (at least the many people who pass me look like they're having fun). Good for you for passing up a lot of people!! And the run- well, thankfully it's the last part!
Congrats again on your tri! How many have you signed up for since you finished this one? lol- they're quite addictive! You did a great job!

[Lise]

Congrats again on your tri! How many have you signed up for since you finished this one? lol- they're quite addictive! You did a great job!

Yeah, look at what happened to Tri Girl: http://forums.teamestrogen.com/showthread.php?t=10393

It's true. Every tri I've done, I've thought, "I hate this" at some point. And when I'm done, "When can I do it again?"

[spindizzy]

Way to go!

It is so hard to do it all..signing up, (that's a big one!), training, (or not!) and then actually showing up on race day...praying for decent weather..all the registration stuff, and then completing each leg all the while saying "what am I doing here?..I'll never do this again." Then when it's all over, you think, "hey that wasn't so bad, perhaps I can do better next time." The addiction begins. You did it! YOU DID IT! Whoo Hoo!

[Denise223]

You did GREAT!!

Loved reading your report! I admire all of you triathletes -- I'm not a (good) swimmer, so I can't imagine doing these.... but, I really enjoy living vicariously through all of you !

Well done, Lite_Sabe_r

Peace & Love,

Denise

[light_sabe_r]

^_^

I got my times today! 44:47
I was ranked 15 in women 16-24 (out of 25) and 125 out of 173 participants overall.

So yeah a bit more training and I'll sign up for another one. :P

[Bikingmomof3]

Sounds good to me Light. You Rock!

[susanm8048]

Well done, light_sabe_r

Have you considered signing up for the Gatorade Series that starts in October? Check out USM website ( sorry, I don't have the URL, but Google it and you'll have no problems).

I did one a couple of years ago. The distances vary but the earlier ones are super sprint: 400/ 15/ 4 and gradually increase over the summer to Olympic distance.

The thing that I really liked was the fact the there are lots of regular people doing them so you don't feel like such an imposter. Also, it has wave starts and is multi loop so there will always be someone around you and nobody knows if you are winning or coming last. It is good way to hide till you get your confidence up.

The other series is the Bribie Island series, which I haven't competed in but have heard good things. I think it is put on by The Run Inn. Again, Google it.

I urge you to seize the moment and compete. After having a few kids, I made what I thought was my big comeback 2 years ago and muddled through a Sprint distance. I couldn't be bothered doing the next one because Xmas was coming up. But then early in the New Year, I badly injured my achilles which has stopped me running for 18 months.

I think what I am trying to say is, if you have got a realistic chance to compete, go for it. You never know what is around the corner.

If you can't find the information you need, Email me and I will find it for you.

Good luck, I can't wait to hear another race report.

[light_sabe_r]

Well done, light_sabe_r

Have you considered signing up for the Gatorade Series that starts in October? )

Funny you mention that susanm... http://usmevents.com.au/series/QTS/race_1.cfm

As part of the promotional prizes they were handing out FULLLY PAID entries into all gatorade series and bribie island events this year. I kinda looked at BF and said "Hope I don't win that one"

But looking at the QTS distances... 400m... 15km ride 4km run... and the LOOK enticer distances... (200m, 5km, 2km) Well... I know I can do that...

Well jeez I didn't realise how short they were! 0_0 There's THREE events on in my old home town! (redlands) The raby bay area I know like the BACK of my hand!!!

The main thing with that is the bike course has a KILLER hill as you hit the tri suburb border of Cleveland, Alex Hills (where I USED to live) and Ormiston. O_O That's INSANE.

[susanm8048]

Wow, fully paid entry for both series... what a prize! Not sure that I could handle THAT many tris either.....

I competed at Robina which was flat as a pancake but obviously not as convenient for you. I briefly considered the Enticer distance, but then I considered that it would take me an hour each way to drive, and so I wanted to be out on the course for at least half that time. ....And I was....

It was really good fun. Enjoy! I am aiming for one in the New Year.

[rocknrollgirl]

Great Job. I just suckered a girl that I work with in to doing a race with me this spring. I too, will stick with sprints. I am primarily an off road girl, so I am saving the endurance stuff for my mt bike races.

It is an awesome feeling to finish, get your T-shirt, and say...I am a triathlete

Way To Go!!!

Ruth