My first mini-sprint

[wavedancer]

Sounds like you had a great first tri. Congrats! And i love that chant--may have to steal it for my next "run"

I've always been curious how the indoor swimming works during a triathon....So was it just you and one other person in a lane? And you started together? How did they seed you? Seems like passing could be an issue, though i suppose if seeding works then it shouldn't be too bad.

The chant really did help. I think I read it in someone's post on the Beginner Triathlete forum.

The pool swim was 8 laps of a 25yd pool, one lap up and back in the first lane, under the dividers, another lap in the next lane and so on until you got to the other end of the pool. Swimmers started every 20 seconds and you were asked to estimate your swim time when registering to minimize swimmers passing each other. It seemed to mostly work. Occasionally someone was obviously not in the right spot to start. One woman passed two of us (at least) in the first 100 yards.

I really need to work on the swimming and the running. I could knock huge chunks of time off those.

Thanks to all for your support!

[jesvetmed]

Congratulations on the race! That actually sounds like a lot of fun.

It's funny, you said you've been bitten by the bug... that is how I felt when I finished my first sprint last year! Now I'm signed up for 1 sprint and 2 olympics this year so far! Here's to a new hobby for you and lots of successes and FUN!

[Tri Girl]

Congrats on being bitten by the tri bug. It's a lovely bite to have!
Sounds like your first tri was one of great success!! No walking on the run? Good for you!!!
Congrats you triathlete, you!

[roadie gal]

Woohooo! Congrats on your first tri.

[spindizzy]

Wavedancer:

I love the mantra..could have used it today! Sounds like your first tri was relaxed and fun..a great way to start. congrats!

[Skeezix]

Aw! Good job! Congrats!

[tabbs]

congrats! I have my first super-sprint this weekend!