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My First Triathlon!- a true NSV!

jcmartin0313
jcmartin0313 Posts: 574 Member
edited December 2024 in Success Stories
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
    tigerlily8045 Posts: 402 Member
    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
    kellibean13 Posts: 92 Member
    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
    Tink_889 Posts: 244 Member
    That's fab, congratulations!!!
  • jcmartin0313
    jcmartin0313 Posts: 574 Member
    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
    omma_to_3 Posts: 3,265 Member
    Inspirational!
  • omma_to_3
    omma_to_3 Posts: 3,265 Member
    Do they always go in that order? Running last seems mean lol. I think I'd prefer biking last.
  • EricNCSU
    EricNCSU Posts: 699 Member
    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
    EricNCSU Posts: 699 Member
    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
    duhblond Posts: 138 Member
    That is amazing!!!!
    Great job and congratulations :)
  • mbajrami
    mbajrami Posts: 636 Member
    Wow. Inspirational, indeed. Way to go!
  • KBUnleashed
    KBUnleashed Posts: 44 Member
    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
    davidlbass Posts: 159 Member
    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
    Pimpmonkey Posts: 566
    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
    pkfrankel Posts: 171 Member
    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
    pkfrankel Posts: 171 Member
    I read your story. Great job but one comment to make. You are a winner!
  • ipsamet
    ipsamet Posts: 436 Member
    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
    lindalee0315 Posts: 527 Member
    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
    FrugalMomsRock75 Posts: 698 Member
    Amazing job!!! Congrats!!
  • jcmartin0313
    jcmartin0313 Posts: 574 Member
    Thank you everyone!
  • michellekicks
    michellekicks Posts: 3,624 Member
    Awesome story! Well done!
  • Cgirlish
    Cgirlish Posts: 263 Member
    Great job ....and congratz on your first tri
  • prplldybg
    prplldybg Posts: 4
    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
    Mrs_TrimWaistFatWallet Posts: 486
    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
    Mrs_TrimWaistFatWallet Posts: 486
    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.
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