Another first tri report.

beetle · 05-15-2007, 09:00 PM

Well I did my first tri last weekend too. Did one back many years ago but can hardly remember that now. It was just a shorty 300m/10k/3k but was a great experience. I learnt a lot particularly in transition - I was way slower than everyone else mainly because I was using awkward to put on clothing. I also need to practice getting into my shoes when they are clipped on the bike.

Overall it was a great morning, on a great beginners course which was flat with lots of room for everyone. I came second in my age group and 5th women overall (I think there were only 20 though).

Need to get cracking now if I'm going to finish a HIM in Sept

tprevost · 05-15-2007, 09:08 PM

Congrats Beetle! Well done

Tri Girl · 05-16-2007, 05:02 AM

Way to go, Beetle! Sounds like you had a great re-introduction to tri-ing. Fantastic finish, btw!!! Woo hoo for you!!!!!

Thanks for telling us about it. Now, pictures???

KSH · 05-16-2007, 07:48 AM

Congratulations Beetle!

Well... a HIM in September? You better get to training!

My HIM is in October, and I'm already worried I won't come off the 56 mike bike fresh... if I don't start kicking my miles into high gear... soon.

Best of luck and keep us updated!

HappyAnika · 05-16-2007, 11:20 AM

Congrats! Great finish!

05-15-2007, 09:00 PM	#1
beetle Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Bathurst, Australia Posts: 90	Another first tri report. Well I did my first tri last weekend too. Did one back many years ago but can hardly remember that now. It was just a shorty 300m/10k/3k but was a great experience. I learnt a lot particularly in transition - I was way slower than everyone else mainly because I was using awkward to put on clothing. I also need to practice getting into my shoes when they are clipped on the bike. Overall it was a great morning, on a great beginners course which was flat with lots of room for everyone. I came second in my age group and 5th women overall (I think there were only 20 though). Need to get cracking now if I'm going to finish a HIM in Sept

05-16-2007, 05:02 AM	#3
Tri Girl bye bye warm weather... Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Oooooooooklahoma, where the wind comes sweeping down the plain (and boy does it sweep) Posts: 3,389	Way to go, Beetle! Sounds like you had a great re-introduction to tri-ing. Fantastic finish, btw!!! Woo hoo for you!!!!! Thanks for telling us about it. Now, pictures??? __________________ I'm OK with being a little strange Check out my blog: http://carliteliving.blogspot.com/

05-16-2007, 07:48 AM	#4
KSH Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 2,716	Congratulations Beetle! Well... a HIM in September? You better get to training! My HIM is in October, and I'm already worried I won't come off the 56 mike bike fresh... if I don't start kicking my miles into high gear... soon. Best of luck and keep us updated! __________________ "Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather, to skid in broadside thoroughly used-up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming: WOW WHAT A RIDE!!!!"

05-16-2007, 11:20 AM	#5
HappyAnika Speed Demon Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Colorado Posts: 426	Congrats! Great finish! __________________ The best part about going up hills is riding back down!

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05-15-2007, 09:08 PM	#2
tprevost ...just rollin' along Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Sierra Foothills, CA Posts: 1,190	Congrats Beetle! Well done