Wondering if I can do it
Today I found where our sprint tri on the beach is now accepting registration. They do 1/3 mile swim, 18 mile bike, 5k run
http://www.santarosaislandtriathlon.com/
I figured up how many laps in the pool I would need to do, but from growing up here I know that is NOTHING compared to swimming in the Gulf, even on a quiet day. I can barely jog a mile. Biking is better, but I don't own a "real" tri bike.
Any tips on quieting the negatives and just doing it? This always fills up (except the year after Hurricane Ivan) ........ so I can't wait and find out how I do. I workout with my trainer tomorrow so I will get her opinion as well.
COURAGE TO START, STRENGTH TO ENDURE, RESOLVE TO FINISH
HW 353 SW 317 Original GW 180 Current Wt 170
First 5k 59:18; 5k PR 32:06; 1st 10k 1:20:27; PR 1:08:36
1st Half Marathon 2:48
Pensacola Double Bridge Run 15k- 1:47:34
Three Sprint Triathlons
You don't need a tri bike, you'll see lots of different bikes I am sure. You can do this, you have a lot of time to work up to those distances and get some open water swimming in. It will be a blast!!
If it makes you feel better, I had never swam a lap in my life and had, at most, bike 10 miles or so when I signed up to do a half Ironman .. I signed up in November 2010, and my first triathloon ever was the orlando half ironman in MAY of 2011, 6 months later! So you CAN do this! :)
My trainer agreed that I need to sign up and pay, said it would certainly help me stay committed to training. I live on the beach (less than 30mins) so I have no excuse for not going out swimming there. I'm starting to get really excited and nervous, but I think I am going to do it
i say go for it. signing up is a great motivator, it helps to focus you when you realize "oh crap, i have to do this thing now!". you can work up to all three disciplines, even if you have to take it easy. best of luck, lots of good tri resources here.
right now. somewhere. somebody is working harder than you.
I have been to a few sites on my first tri, beginning tri, etc. My fitness trainer has done sprint tri's (in fact she speaks very highly of the one I am looking at it) and she thinks this is a great place for me to start.
There is actually a beginner tri training group here that starts in June, and they train for transitions, group swims, review the USAT rules, etc. You have to be running 5 miles a week and able to swim 200yrd without stopping. I jog a mile or 2 a week (spin and elliptical more) and can swim about 175yrd without stopping. I have 6mths. I think I am going to do it.
Yikes
COURAGE TO START, STRENGTH TO ENDURE, RESOLVE TO FINISH
HW 353 SW 317 Original GW 180 Current Wt 170
First 5k 59:18; 5k PR 32:06; 1st 10k 1:20:27; PR 1:08:36
1st Half Marathon 2:48
Pensacola Double Bridge Run 15k- 1:47:34
Three Sprint Triathlons
Heck, when I signed up for my first Sprint Tri, I didn't even own a bike!Just do it!
HW - 225 SW - 191 GW - 132 CW - 122
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Which one are you going to sign up for?
HW - 225 SW - 191 GW - 132 CW - 122
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http://www.santarosaislandtriathlon.com/
There is also a group that sponsors "Super sprints" through the summer, so maybe I will get a chance to try it before October.
http://www.teammpi.com/events/event/portofino-sunset-tri-ser ies
I also found this but I have to contact them. I can't tell if you just have to be a member (40bucks) or if you have to pay the fee (250) even if you are a member. I'll stick with just my personal trainer for that price (She has done Sprint Tris)
http://trigulfcoast.org/group-training/
HW - 225 SW - 191 GW - 132 CW - 122
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