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  1. 06-28-2010, 08:55 AM #1
    shellkay1212
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    My first tri - and def not the last

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    I did my first Sprint tri on Saturday!

    I had SO much FUN! I am completely hooked!!! I just felt like I belonged there. AMAZING.

    I had not been able to run for 2 weeks due to a hamstring/back injury. They aren't exactly sure which.

    Swim -I didn't swim as well as I expected but nor did I get 'in line' where I should have. I got a hung up in traffic and that was my mistake. I also have to work on sighting for sure.

    T times were slow because I was afraid to run. I wasn't willing to have that sharp stabbing pain return before I actually got on the run route.

    The bike - which is my strongest discipline - also wasn't as fast as I had hoped. It was hilly but not too bad. <side note>I am thinking of getting new gearing as I only have a double.

    The run - I 'ran' very conservatively. Mostly walked especially at the beginning. I was determined that if my hamstring acted up I was going to be able to run thru the finish line shute. And I did.

    I absolutely loved every single part of doing this!!     I need to get my back sorted out before I commit to anything but I want to do at least two more this season.

    And next season...moving on to the Oly. At least.

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  2. 06-28-2010, 10:11 AM #2
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    Well done Shelley!
    Sorry to hear about the back pain. Hope you find a solution soon. And thank you for keeping me motivated along with yourself along the way on FB! Let me know when your next event will be, I'll be looking for another one too...
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  3. 06-28-2010, 10:33 AM #3
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    Congrats, triathlete!!!! You look so happy in your picture!
    So glad you had fun. It's quite an addictive sport, huh?
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  4. 06-28-2010, 11:59 AM #4
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    Awesome job! Congrats!!
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  5. 06-28-2010, 02:43 PM #5
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    Congrats and welcome to the dark side!
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  6. 06-28-2010, 04:54 PM #6
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    WooHoo!! Congratulations!! So glad to hear you had fun. Hooked now, eh?
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  7. 06-28-2010, 05:04 PM #7
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    Congrats!!!! It is a wonderful, yet crazy sport! I hope you get that issue worked out quickly!
    Slow and steady (like a train!)

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  8. 06-29-2010, 06:00 AM #8
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    Congrats!
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  9. 06-29-2010, 08:36 AM #9
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    I love it. All these newborn addicts. Congratulations!
    "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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  10. 06-30-2010, 03:43 AM #10
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    Thanks all!

    YES - definitely addicted! I didn't expect that really. I thought I would like it but didn't know I would LOVE it!

    Eli - Aug 14 is next I do believe.

    I need to train really really hard for that!

    Any tips on how to improve would be greatly appreciated!
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  11. 07-05-2010, 09:33 PM #11
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    Congratulations! So glad you enjoyed yourself!
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