NSV: Triathlon!

scantrll

I completed my first ever sprint triathlon yesterday! 1/4 mile swim, 12 mile bike, 3.1 mile run. I even beat my projected finish time by 19 minutes. Considering I broke my ankle in Feb. I'm thrilled! (Yes, I did have medical clearance to do the race.)

The weather was horrible (near record low temps with rain), the second half of the bike ride had a vicious head wind and the transition area had ankle deep mud throughout, but I finished with a time I'm very proud of. I even feel pretty dang good today, if a little sore in some places.

I'm signed up for another sprint in June (with slightly longer distances) and I have my sights set on an Olympic distance one in September. Set a goal and work towards it, because, trust me, if I can do it, just about anyone can!

BlueStar1989

congrats! It sounds like you did really well.

redheaded_dem

Way to go!!! You rock!

brookielaw

CONGRATS!!!!!!!!!!!!! My first was 2 weeks ago and I've been trying to get off my butt and write up the story but had another big adventure this weekend. The tri bug takes hold for sure. Way to go!!!!

slerich

Congrates!! Now your addicted!! I love them and want to do a Half Ironman one day!! Done up to the olympic distance and did 8 in one year! Keep at it and great time!!!

lealorali

congrats! So exciting! Any pointers? I'm doing my first sprint tri June 8!

cavewoman15

congrats! i did my first one (same distance as you) in april and now i'm hooked! training for an olympic distance in august. WAY TO GO!!!