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Thread: I did my first mini tri....
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05-04-2009, 09:25 AM #1
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I did my first mini tri....
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This triathlon was to raise money for our group: team survivor (to support woman cancer survivors get back in shape ect....)
It was a 300m swim - 20 min on stationary bike - 2 mile run/walk
concidering all the factors I deal with daily I didn't do to bad....
My swim was 8.5 min ( I was actually shocked...since I could not even swim 25m 11 weeks ago). I can walk for the most part due to my leg issues but I did jog a little of it....my transition from water to bike were horrible. I will sure change things for our actual race on may 17th. This was a huge learning experiance for me and I am glad I did it before my race on the 17th!
Overall it took me one hour and 9 min. omg it took me almost 6 min to get my shoes and shorts on and get into the spin room!
I think in a "real" tri I can do better at the bike so that will help overall times.
Anyway.... I MADE IT!!!! Thats all I wanted to do.
Tina
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05-04-2009, 09:30 AM #2
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05-04-2009, 10:27 AM #3
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Transitions are really the hardest part of it all, it is logistical, in the elites, people win or lose in the transition....so just take them calmly, methodically, and they will eventually get better.
Great job!
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05-04-2009, 11:46 AM #4
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Yay, TX!
That's exciting!
Ditto what Tri said about transitions. It's really important to have a plan. I'm usually pretty beat coming out of the water & can't think clearly so having each step pre-planned for me helps a ton.
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05-04-2009, 03:33 PM #5
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Nice work! Sounds like a great way to prepare for your May 17 tri.
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05-04-2009, 05:28 PM #6
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w00t! Way to go Tina!
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05-05-2009, 10:26 AM #7
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Congrats on a great swim! I was a runner and biker already and worked for like 4 months to get a swim time that good. Congrats on doing it in such a short amount of time!!!
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05-05-2009, 11:42 AM #8
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Since I am not a runner I have to try to make up time in the swim and bike!
Originally Posted by fidlfreek
I actually jogged a little of the 2 miles (which I have not done in 25 years)! I have paid a little for that but will get back out there and bike again today. I am doing my 17 mile loop.
Tina
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05-05-2009, 01:48 PM #9
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Very cool. Congrats.
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05-06-2009, 02:34 AM #10
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Yay! Congrats on your first Tri!!
You're invited to visit my blog: http://tris3kidsandlife.blogspot.com/
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05-06-2009, 06:39 AM #11
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Super excited for you, Tina!! Way to go (sending you a high five!).
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05-07-2009, 06:01 PM #12
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Congrats!!
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05-08-2009, 12:01 AM #13
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Thats really cool, Tina! Can't wait to hear how the "real one" goes! how did it go as a fundraiser?
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05-10-2009, 09:54 AM #14
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hooked yet? did you get goosebumps?
congrats!!It's a little secret you didn't know about us women. We're all closet Visigoths.
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05-10-2009, 11:03 AM #15
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Awesome! You have to feel great about your accomplishment!!
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