finished a practice Tri! (saga)

[Tri Girl]

AWESOME Eclectic!!! You're so smart- why didn't I do that before my first tri- it would've saved a lot of panic about the unknown- sooooooo smart!!!
You did fantastic!!! Sounds like you've got it down. Transitions will be easier on race day when your bike is racked and it's already ready and waiting for you in your spot. The dizziness is quite normal- sometimes I get it, sometimes I don't (the longer the swim the more dizzy I feel). Will your swim be in the same river; will you have to deal with current on race day?
Your bike sounds like it was strong- despite having to deal with strong winds. How come a tailwind never helps as much as the headwind hurts???
The run- sorry it was hard. You had dead legs (all that lifting and hard workouts) so don't worry about that happening on race day. You'll be rested and ready come race day.
So proud of you. Are you feeling very confident about your race now? The unknown is the hardest part, so now that you've taken care of that- you're good to go!!!
Your race is next weekend, right?

Woo hoo- good for you!!!!!

[KSH]

Hey, that sounds like fun! It's always nice to do a run through before you compete in your first tri. It gives you some confidence that you can do it.

64 degrees in the water... not cold but refreshing? Uuuuhhhh... you are a nuts lady!

A tip I read on my tri message board... put duck tape (? spelling) on your wetsuit string to pull up and down the zipper. Makes it easier to grab.

The run... ah, sounds like you were sore. Oh well, when you aren't sore and hurting, it will be better. The more you do bricks though, the easier they get.

[eclectic]

AWESOME Eclectic!!! ). Will your swim be in the same river; will you have to deal with current on race day?

Are you feeling very confident about your race now? The unknown is the hardest part, so now that you've taken care of that- you're good to go!!!
Your race is next weekend, right?

Woo hoo- good for you!!!!!

The swim will be in a Marina off of the Missouri river - I have been told there is no current in there (thank goodness - just dealing w/ people will be enough)

I am feeling better about the race and the logistics of it all - I am getting more excited than scared.

Yes it is next weekend! ! ! ! ! exactly as I am typing this I should be done the swim and transitioning to the bike (Ok now I am nervous again just typing that

[alpinerabbit]

ooooh very good!!! it takes some of the nerves away doesn't it. I had terrible jitters at training camp.

[luv'nAustin]

Congrats eclectic!

You'll sleep better all week having done this practice tri. It all sounds good to me.

Remember to drink on the bike ride...it'll really help your run.

Karri