Thinking about triathloning?????

[eclectic]

I'm kinda sorta thinking about it too. I was off my bike for almost two years with a sacroiliac injury and during that time spent a lot of hours in the pool. Since I'm back on my bike, I've backed off the pool, but I did swim today. I have never been a runner- ever. I always hated it. But Monday I started a couch to 5k program. I need to see how my back responds. But I really hate running. Did I say I hate running?

I am training for a metric century in May (just started road biking), and after that I think I can train for a tri in the fall.

Your opinion of running is/was exactly the same as mine and I started w/ the couch to 5k program too - keep at it and dedicate to it - it works.
I have gone from I really really hate running to I dislike running to where i am now - i tolerate running.

BUT tris on the other hand - I LOVE them! so I put up w/ the running
Welcome aboard ) tris and triathletes are one of the best thing that have happened in life

[mtkitchn]

I just joined USAT. I guess I HAVE to do a triathlon now to make the cost worthwhile. I'm considering the SHEROX all woman sprint tri in Tempe, AZ for my first one. I bought some tri wear from performance bike, but the shirt is kinda tight....to show off my beer belly.
Not sure I'd wear it in public!

[JH-NV]

does anyone supplement spin class along with road work for sprint tri's ?

[Iris616]

does anyone supplement spin class along with road work for sprint tri's ?

Yes. Especially in the cold/snowy months.

And Welcome to TE, JH-NV.

[northstar]

Count me in as doing my first tri this August. 1/4 mi swim, 12 mi bike, 5k run. I'm scared to death but excited as all get out too.

I'm swimming at the YWCA a few times a week and definitely starting from square one. Never swam other than swimming lessons (and I am adequate...but NOT in shape for swimming). I've done a couple duathlons but this is new. It's how I'm ringing in my 30th year.

I'm excited to read reports from the newbies this season! We've gotta stick together!

[txred9876]

Count me in as doing my first tri this August. 1/4 mi swim, 12 mi bike, 5k run. I'm scared to death but excited as all get out too.

I'm swimming at the YWCA a few times a week and definitely starting from square one. Never swam other than swimming lessons (and I am adequate...but NOT in shape for swimming). I've done a couple duathlons but this is new. It's how I'm ringing in my 30th year.

I'm excited to read reports from the newbies this season! We've gotta stick together!

You will be great! Just make it YOUR race!

tina

[jesvetmed]

It's how I'm ringing in my 30th year.

Congrats! It's how I rang in my 40th year two years ago. I love it and use signing up for triathlons as a way to keep myself training throughout the year, a little harder and different than I would otherwise probably commit to.

ENJOY! They really are a lot of fun and everyone is so supportive. Especially here at TE!