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My First Triathlon!- a true NSV!

jcmartin0313

http://kippermartin.wordpress.com/2012/06/26/my-first-tri/

Story and pictures of my first sprint triathlon. I am hooked and encourage anyone thinking about doing this to just begin!

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tigerlily8045

Oh my gosh! That is so awesome. You are so brave to consider doing that. I can't even imagine competing in anything not to mention a Triathlon. YOU ROCK!

kellibean13

Congratulations! I am a triathlete and I loved your post! Keep on tri-ing!
(P.S. What training plan did you use? I'm hoping that your post will inspire my husband to try a tri!)

Tink_889

That's fab, congratulations!!!

jcmartin0313

Congratulations! I am a triathlete and I loved your post! Keep on tri-ing!
(P.S. What training plan did you use? I'm hoping that your post will inspire my husband to try a tri!)

I do not have a specific plan honestly. Running is my weakness so I focus on that but otherwise I just alternate workouts.

omma_to_3

Inspirational!

omma_to_3

Do they always go in that order? Running last seems mean lol. I think I'd prefer biking last.

EricNCSU

WOW Congratulations! Even after running a half marathon (which is it's own breed of crazy) I will still consider a triathlon "crazy"! LOL Nicely done!

EricNCSU

Do they always go in that order? Running last seems mean lol. I think I'd prefer biking last.

Imagine the Ironman. After all that swimming and several hundred mile bike ride.. then you only have to run......... A MARATHON... that's it.. just a marathon. LOL

duhblond

That is amazing!!!!
Great job and congratulations

mbajrami

Wow. Inspirational, indeed. Way to go!

KBUnleashed

That's awesome! How long did you train? I've been thinking about doing a triathlon at the end of August but that might be too soon....

P.S. I just read your entire story and it is so motivational! You ROCK! Congrats again!

davidlbass

Did my first tri about the same time you did, up in Plainview, TX. It was a wonderful feeling to finish. Went out last weekend and watched the Buffalo Springs 1/2 Ironman. That's my goal for next summer.

Pimpmonkey

http://kippermartin.wordpress.com/2012/06/26/my-first-tri/

Story and pictures of my first sprint triathlon. I am hooked and encourage anyone thinking about doing this to just begin!

Thank you.

pkfrankel

Congratulations! I am a triathlete and I loved your post! Keep on tri-ing!
(P.S. What training plan did you use? I'm hoping that your post will inspire my husband to try a tri!)

Www.trinewbies.com has training plans for beginner triathletes.

pkfrankel

I read your story. Great job but one comment to make. You are a winner!

ipsamet

I am so excited to read this. I have my first triathlon coming up in less than a month and I am absolutely terrified! Congratulations, you must been on top of the world!

lindalee0315

Congratulations to you! What a huge accomplishment. A tri is my goal this year if I can just get past the swimming. I love biking, running I am developing a tolerance for, but I basically dog paddle. I am totally intimidared by the swim. I want to read your post later. Again, congrats!!

FrugalMomsRock75

Amazing job!!! Congrats!!

jcmartin0313

Thank you everyone!

michellekicks

Awesome story! Well done!

Cgirlish

Great job ....and congratz on your first tri

prplldybg

Great job! I am training right now for my first triathlon as well! It is a sprint tri - 1/2 mile swim, 12 mile bike, and 5k run. I am terrified and know that my time will be slow. My goal is to FINISH! I loved your story. It keeps me motivated knowing other newbies are out there. Did you do any protein shots, bars, etc during transitions?

Mrs_TrimWaistFatWallet

Awesome job! Triathlons are a LOT of fun. I just did the full Ironman a few months ago so I think it's cool that triathlon has become a fitness buzzword (well, maybe 2nd to zumba)

Mrs_TrimWaistFatWallet

prplldybg - for a short race, you can get by ok on Gatorade beforehand and during, if needed. If you want something that will keep you going, I recommend Gu Bloks and water. They're pretty tasty and come in convenient packs.