Reply With Quoteyeah! another convert, the sprint (with dolphins no less) will hook you I am sure!
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07-22-2009, 06:39 PM #1
I want to ride my bicycle
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I did it- signed up for my first Tri!
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Well I finally got up the nerve and registered for the Carpenteria tri in September. I am going to do the sprint- it's a short course: .5k, 15k, 5k.
The bike will be no problem, swimming should be okay (I swam a mile in the pool this afternoon), so now it is working on that 5k run. I have always hated running but then again I never had a good reason to run. So far I am walk/running 2.5k and increasing.
My cycling and swimming buddy are going to start getting out to the beach and swimming once a week, that is, when my wetsuit arrives. Water here is a chilly 64ºF. Brrr. But there are always dolphins so that is a bonus.
Yay- I learn a lot here at TE!
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07-22-2009, 07:39 PM #2
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07-22-2009, 07:47 PM #3
I heart my bike
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Congrats!!!! Bwaaaa haaaa haaaa. Yet another tri community member. Sounds like a good first one. I hope you LOVE it just like the rest of us.
And... ummmm... we will certainly expect a full race report when you finish.
Check out my running blog: www.turtlepacing.blogspot.com
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07-22-2009, 07:53 PM #4
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You'll have fun! I love triathlon. Even if I am the slowest runner in the entire universe. I still love it.
Wish I could swim along with you and those dolphins."My predominant feeling is one of gratitude. I have loved and been loved;I have been given much and I have given something in return...Above all, I have been a sentient being, a thinking animal, on this beautiful planet, and that in itself has been an enormous privilege and an adventure." O. Sacks
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07-23-2009, 01:44 AM #5
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Way to go! I'm excited for you!
Get ready to become totally addicted to triathlon!!!"Define Yourself"- Deena Kastor
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07-23-2009, 05:02 AM #6
Ooo, talk tri to me!
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Congrats on taking the plunge into Triathlon!
I'd love to swim with dolphins!I'd rather be swimming...biking...running...and eating cheesecake...
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07-23-2009, 11:32 AM #7
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Congrats! It is addictive. I did my second one on Sunday and am now hooked. Signed up for another one in September.
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07-23-2009, 11:47 AM #8
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Go have some fun!!
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07-23-2009, 12:30 PM #9
I want to ride my bicycle
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Yup. Started on TE by requesting a MTB thread three years or so ago. Started swimming because of a back injury and couldn't ride. Bought a road bike in December to get back into MTB shape. Got hooked on road riding. Ride and swim with best friend who does tris. It was a natural to end up here!
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07-23-2009, 07:44 PM #10
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salsabike,
we could compete for slowest runner on this forum!, I think we got a lot of candidates...I am definitely one!
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07-23-2009, 08:15 PM #11
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Congrats, FBG! Let us know how you like your new wetsuit.
I want in on the "Slowest Runner" contest!
It made me think of this:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qyTAbNpVsfE
Alex
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07-25-2009, 09:15 AM #12
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It sounds awesome! Swimming with dolphins!
Originally Posted by fatbottomedgurl
Congrats on taking the plunge
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07-26-2009, 07:14 PM #13
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swimming with dolphins??? this is priceless!!!
Camila Morais, training to Longhorn 70.3, in Austin, TX
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07-26-2009, 10:38 PM #14
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Welcome to our addiction, FBG!
And Alex, that link is so funny! That's how I feel running!Everyone Deserves a Lifetime
