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That depends on where you live....but if it is not going to be freezing, I think sleeveless is better. I find that in full sleeves I feel like I can't MOVE and it is harder. My hubby went full because he hates any cold, and he is regretting it. I find that after a few minutes, I never notice the cold...no matter how cold…

THAT is something I've read. I think there are a few BIG ones that have big crowds, but those are the more established one. I am thinking of Beach to Batteship in Willmington, NC.

SO VERY COOL!

I do a ponytail with a braid. My hair is long and in normal life I dry it straight and use a flat iron. In a triathlon, it looks like crap...and I deal with that.

This is really interesting. NO...I cannot maintain 20mph on the bike for 3-7 hours. Biking is my worst, so I am more of a 15mph biker. I really want to improve that area, but I am finding it hard for a variety of reasons. First, it is getting cold. Second, I just don't have the hours it takes. I only get time to ride long…

I think the coach thing all depends on your financial situation. My husband and I are both teachers and we have four kids, so the finances do not allow for a coach...they barely allow for a bike and gym membership! If you have the money, I am sure a coach is wonderful, but triathlons are expensive in general, so if you do…

That I want!!!...but cannot afford. :(

This summer I did 4 sprints, 1 international, and 1 "sprinternational" (distance in between sprint and international) and didn't use a plan. Several times I tried to, but none really fit for me. I talked to several people I know who do triathlons, and they all suggested just doing all three sports and doing bricks. The…

Honestly, I didn't practice transitions too much before my sprints this summer. I would often go biking, leave my running shoes by my front door, and "transition" from the bike to run in my driveway, but that was it. I didn't ever practice the swim to bike transition because I swim in a pool, but all of my triathlons were…

I know, I know, I know...but I WANT to do the marathon. LOL! So, I know it is not ideal, but I'm not trying to WIN it. I just want to finish. PLUS, I will have exactly 3 months between the marathon and the 70.3, so I can recover. As the article says, sometimes you just want to! :) Thanks for the article.

I have a friend who is a triathlete but has a nasty shoulder issue, so she can't do freestyle arms. She actually grew up a swimmer, so she is pretty aware of good technique, but her shoulder just can't handle freestyle. She does a breast stroke arm with small freestyle kick. You could try a combination of strokes? You'll…

You'll do better next time! Kuddos for keeping going and sticking it out. Your flat tire is my nightmare! Every time I watch Kona, I see coverage of some pro dropping out after a flat or a slow swim or something and it always makes me mad. I think you should finish if at all possible, even if you are DFL! So...you are…

I do think it is steep, but I have paid it! Triathlons are expensive.......in so many ways!

I watched it last night (DVR'ed) and was a bit disappointed. I usually LOVE this, but there was not enough focus on the age groupers. I was hoping to see more of the stories of the 8 athletes chosen as Kona Inspired through the web poll. I missed the personal stories. It's strange too because there was longer coverage but…

Greetings! My name is Virginia and I'm from South Carolina, and I just started triathlons in June of this year. I did 4 sprints, one olympic, and one "sprinternational" this season. I am signed up to do my first 70.3 in May 2013 in Florida. I LOVE this sport and wish it had been a part of my life for years!

We shall see. I must admit, the thought has crossed my mind.

Don't slack....really. Make the time. You could be saving your life.

I live in Columbia, SC, which is only a few hours from the beach and an hour from Augusta. I actually went online to register for Raleigh this weekend. I didn't think it would sell out quickly because it is the first year that it will be there and it just opened about a month ago. BUT...you are right, it is sold out. In…

This is a great thread...especially for a "newbie" like me who is looking to plan for next year. It sounds like Texas is the place to be. I've never wanted to live in Texas, but maybe I am wrong !:) The Galveston Ironman 70.3 sounds especially great. I am trying to figure out which Ironman to do. I am thinking Ironman…

I agree. I emailed the event organizers to tell them how dangerous it seemed. We will see if they respond. It was a fairly large event, so there should have been plenty of money to have more police and others to direct traffic and close roads.

Nope...I don't think it is too many races. I LOVE to race. I think it was being sick and all of the other stuff...just bummed. I LOVE racing.

Congratulations!!! Sounds like you had a great race. I certainly think that you are only one of a few triathletes in the world who can make the "I almost hit an alligator" claim, so you are already in a class of your own. Great work.

I am right there with you! The voices in my head always make me feel guilty for not doing more. During the summer i was able to work out at two different times during the day, but now that school is in full swing, I often can't do that due to night commitments with my kids (soccer, meetings, etc). I am always beating…

Great job in finishing your second tri (first in years). It sounds like you had a lot of fun, gained some good confidence, and did well. It also sounds like you really know what you need. I would certainly suggest Couch to 5K. There are so many people who have found so much success with that. I don't think you can go wrong…

Thanks for that information. It makes me feel better. I certainly have to work on nutrition. I am very bad at that. I took nutrition with me to do during the Olympic, but I didn't take it. I had water throughout, though. I realized in the run that I needed it. I was really dragging. My run time ended up being pretty…

I live in Columbia, SC. It is warmish here in the winter, but it really varies year to year. Last year was super warm, but some winters we will have months in the 30s and 40s before we get back to warm. Summers are SUPER hot. April is early. It is in Charleston, SC, so that means the water will be frigid in April. I am…

Thank you! I am new to it all two. This summer I did four sprints, the Olympic on Sunday, and I'm doing a "sprinternational" in 2 weeks. So, that will make six this season. My thought for 2013 is that I will do one or MAYBE two HIM, three or four sprints, and an Olympic. I'll have to really think about which ones to do…

I am COMPLETELY flat chested. Really....it's gross....the combination of nursing four kids and working out as much as I do has left this once small chested woman completely FLAT. It's something I hate about myself. That being said, I still wear a sports bra under my tri suit. I find that, though I don't need the support at…

AHhhhhh...that's what it means! Thank you.

Congratulations! First, this is the most awesome topic line ever "lost my tri-ginity." Second, I am so proud of you. Despite your HEAD telling you to quit, you didn't do it. That is winning DEFINED! You did it! I wish I had known that there was a FREE tri in South Carolina, because I would have come down to race with you!…