I did it!!!( bit of a long post)

[Trekhawk]

Congratulations! Finishing is so sweet! And not being last is such a bonus. I rode almost 100k in the Tour Down Under (last Friday - 40C) and finishing is just the best thing. The high carries you for days. It's 42C in Adelaide today, the scent of BBQ is all over town, and after a short ride this morning, just had to have a cold beer and celebrate Australia Day. I'm having another just for you (well, a bit for me too).
arnaew

Arnaew well done to you too. I lived in Adeaide for several years and summers there can be scorching. I cant imagine riding my bike 1km never mind 100 k in that sort of weather. I bet the beer tasted pretty good after that ride

[bikerchick68]

I am SO darned impressed!!! Way to go... I have had people tell me that I should try a triathlon... and my response is sure! Other than the swimming (which I suck at) and the running (which I suck at) I'm all set! Hats off to you for completing this event!

Now then... uh... the whole jellyfish thing... 'splain a bit please. I am coming over in Sept... and planning to snorkel the Great Barrier Reef.... are there a lot of jellyfish that time of year? I think it's cooler then, so less or no stingers right???

[Crankin]

I laughed at the last comment. I've been told the same thing, too. "Try a tri.." OK, sure, I can barely swim and I run a 10-11 minute mile, which feels like agony the whole time. So I commend anyone who finishes one. I look at some of the people at my gym who do tris and I wonder how they finish. I know I am fitter, but I guess it's that they don't work and can train all day.

[Lise]

I laughed at the last comment. I've been told the same thing, too. "Try a tri.." OK, sure, I can barely swim and I run a 10-11 minute mile, which feels like agony the whole time. So I commend anyone who finishes one. I look at some of the people at my gym who do tris and I wonder how they finish. I know I am fitter, but I guess it's that they don't work and can train all day.

Swimming, well, a couple of lessons and some practice, you've got that down.

10-11 minute miles? That's faster than I run! I've done three sprint triathlons, three Olympic distance triathlons, a 1/2 marathon, and a marathon, at my 12 min/mile pace.

I work a nutty schedule of days and nights. Sometimes fitting the training in is hard, but I do enough to finish and enjoy triathlons.

My favorite tri training book is Triathlon Training in 4 Hours a Week, by Eric Harr. It is perfect for the beginner. c'mon, give it a shot! A sprint distance is really manageable.

Spreading the joys of slow triathloning! Lise

[Running Mommy]

I agree w/ Lise... TRY A TRI!
It really *is* fun! I'm a SLOOOOOWWW swimmer, but over the years I've built up endurance.
I'm a SLOOOWWWW biker, but I toot along at my 15 mph pace..
And then when I get to the run I'm happy w/ an 11-12 min mile run, even though my normal runs are around a 10 min mile....
I'm slow, but I've got stamina dang it! You really don't have to be a tri stud to enjoy the sport. Like that commerical w/ Mikey "try it, you'll like it"...

[Crankin]

Maybe I'm lazy?????
Or maybe I like cycling too much to spend time seriously training for 2 other sports. Well, I might try a tri, but it won't be until I stop teaching, which will be in June 2007. Until then, I'll think about it (and maybe improve my swimming).

Robyn

[slinkedog]

Congrats CC! You have my respect and awe.