The Word "Sprint" Scares Me

[Starfish]

Yay- Starfish is joining the clan!

I'd definitely do a few shorter tris before doing a half. Just because during those dress rehearsals you work out all the kinks and get a good routine established.

I'm SO excited that you'll be joining us for all the fun- they really are the most addictive thing I've ever done.

Whoa there...I don't know that I will. I find this intriguing but frightening, due to my performance anxiety issues. And, it would be awhile, because I can't run with this excess weight I'm carrying...and I don't know if I can even run once it's off. Got a bad knee.

But, I'm working on the weight issue this winter, and plan to really up the bike performance with 2 LONG, HARD goal rides next summer. Hoping to cross train for weight loss and to stay healthy for the bike, so wondering how training for a first little Tri next year would mesh with an all out effort for PB performance on the bike.

Really appreciate everyone's comments. I'm a bit of an obsessor, if you can't tell. (Edited to add: I'm big on trying to find courage and doing what I'm afraid of...but I am a big chicken deep down.)

[KnottedYet]

I missed the Seattle Danskin this year, cuz of changing jobs and losing insurance and such.

I'd really like to do it again next year.

Maybe we could get a TE group going for the Seattle Danskin Tri next year?

[Starfish]

I'd really like to do it again next year. Maybe we could get a TE group going for the Seattle Danskin Tri next year?

Hmmmm. Enticing. Wonder how it will work out for my 2 goal rides in late June and early August. I wonder how training for a Tri would mess with my training for a couple of long climbing rides?

[teigyr]

Starfish, I'm thinking it won't mess with it at all. You'll have the riding down, just spend some time per week swimming and running. And honestly running isn't a necessity if you decide to walk. I wanted to run just to be a bit better in it but I think I'll be walking a lot of the tri.

Yeah, my goofy questions. You know though? We're not born knowing how to wear a swim cap And the wetsuit? ooooomph! Oh my gosh. It's a complicated sport

I think a Seattle TE team would be great! Think of it as recreation, not a race. I hate starting guns too....too many years of running. The sound makes me feel sick. I choose not to compete and won't put myself in the mindset of letting it stress me.