My First Post, Saying Hi - Triathlon Week

bill23 · 10-28-2006, 01:52 PM

Hey gang,

This is my first post and I plan on being here a lot. I have read a lot and learned a lot.

I haven't competed in a tri yet, but hope to do so next year. I have competed in a Duathlon and a few running events. A few of my friends talked me into the Duathlon. I wasn't that excited about it and did minimal training. After I competed in it, my opinion changed. I have caught the bug.

The Duathlon was 3m Run, 20m Bike, 2m Run. My time was 1:59:44. Not great, but I don't think it is bad for not training much at all. That was my first event, and since then I have done some running events. 5k, 5 mile, 10 mile. I love it.

I have done a bike fundraiser. It was a 60 mile event that got reduced to 20 mile because it was pouring. I have done as much as 72 miles on a Sunday stroll. It was a kick ass ride. Fun times.

As for swimming, well, this is where I am gonna have to practice in. I was a certified lifeguard about 10 years ago. Outside of taking a dip in the pool in the summer, I haven't swam at all. I don't think I will be that bad, but I need to get some time in the water.

Well, I have babbled long enough. Just wanted to say hi and give you a bit about me. Can't wait to compete in my first tri.

pyschosyd · 10-29-2006, 05:14 AM

Nice to hear from a new member!
Feel free to ask lots of Q's. We have some experience here!
Cheers
Syd

hmullett · 10-29-2006, 06:09 AM

Bill, welcome! Yeah, we've all been bitten too! I was in your position 3 years ago, and now I'm doing IM Florida next week. I also was cajoled into my first tri, and placed 12th in my age group. So, from that point on.... We're happy to have you here, as Syd said, we're more than happy to help. But, in return we ask for your help when needed as well!

Heather