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  1. 05-14-2006, 03:09 PM #1
    lnewv5
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    Talking I'm a triathlete!!!

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    I did it!! I finished my first triathlon today and I couldn't be happier.
    It was a 250 meter swim, 12 mi bike, and 5K, so it was obviously manageable.

    For anyone who's new - I just want to tell you to stick with it! It's probably the proudest moment I've ever had, and you feel so special as people cheer you on. It's definitely one of the coolest things I've ever done.

    My swim was pretty awful, as I've never taken swimming lessons in my life, and have been relying on my boyfriend, videos and books to teach me how. Not to mention, the 70 degree water was shocking! But the bike and swim were better than I expected - 16.6 mi pace on the bike and 9:51 mi pace on the run. Since there were only 5 people in the 20-24 age group, I ended up finishing 2nd, which my boyfriend and I got a pretty good laugh out of. The girl ahead of me in my age group finished 20 minutes before me just to give you an idea...

    Anyway, thanks for all of your wonderful posts - even though I don't post very often, I definitely read everything you ladies say! You rock!

    P.S. - I wore the tri-shorts, which of course, were perfect. No problems at all - thanks for the feedback!
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  2. 05-14-2006, 03:41 PM #2
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    Wow! Great job lnewv5! That is fabulous for anyone, let alone someone's first tri!

    Post some pictures if you have any!

    Tracy
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  3. 05-14-2006, 03:45 PM #3
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    congratulations, that is awesome.
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  4. 05-14-2006, 04:14 PM #4
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    congrats, that's awesome. you doing any more?
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  5. 05-14-2006, 04:16 PM #5
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    Congratulations!! Yes, post some pictures!
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  6. 05-14-2006, 04:21 PM #6
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    Way to go!

    Great job!

    2nd place... take it how you can get it!
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  7. 05-14-2006, 09:26 PM #7
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    Congratulations! I'll never forget the feeling of finishing my first tri. Delighted amazement. Thanks for sharing that moment with us. L.
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  8. 05-15-2006, 07:46 AM #8
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    Congratulations! And thanks for sharing your joy with us.
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  9. 05-15-2006, 12:00 PM #9
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    Awesome! Congrats on the first of many future finishes!
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  10. 05-15-2006, 03:15 PM #10
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    Pics!

    Very relieved after the cold swim...



    My favorite part of the race...



    Almost to the finish line!!



    It was such a blast! And I'll definitely be doing more. I don't know how it's possible not to get addicted.
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  11. 05-18-2006, 04:20 PM #11
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    Congratulations on your first tri!!! Can't wait to see pics or hear about your second race!!
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  12. 05-18-2006, 08:35 PM #12
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    Wonderful pics! I am so hoping that somebody will show up with a camera at my tri on Sunday! I'm with you about getting addicted to tris. L.
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  13. 05-18-2006, 08:59 PM #13
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    Yay! Congratulations triathlete!

    Now you are hooked too (heh heh heh).
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  14. 06-07-2006, 01:05 PM #14
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    Congratulations!

    You are awesome! I wish every female could experience the triumph, pride and overcoming the unrealistic mental expectations present before your very first triathlon.

    I hope you continue and good luck!
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