First Triathlon Goal? Complete!

It's official...  I'm now a triathlete. :)   But sheeshus am I tired.   The event in Dallas was cancelled due to bad weather and dangerous conditions to the athletes so my buddy and I decided to organize and participate in our own 'unsanctioned' event today.   We did the exact same distances as the one that was cancelled (350m swim / 13mi bike / 5K run) and even though we were the only participants we both had a blast.   This was a little baby step on my road to Kona but it was a step nonetheless.   More details on my OH blog along with some pics.

 

Congratulations!! I was in Dallas this weekend. Cold as Hillary's inseam! Glad you didn't let the weather stop you from pushing on! Keep up the awesome work! Now on to Mardi Gras!! Best Wishes- Dx

Hey Dx.  What was the weather like?   They were predicting sleet / snow and temps in the teens so that's why they cancelled it.   The town (Denton, TX) was actually a little north of Dallas but I'm not sure how far. 

That's awesome.  congrats. 

Way to go Kyp.  You are such an inspiration to all of us!!!!!!!!!!

Even if it wasn't the biggest event, you now have a feeling for what it will do to your body.  I am glad that you had a great time.   Baby step nothing.  You are on your way.

Congrats!!!  You are an insperation to us all.  Keep it up and you will be in HI before you know it.

CONGRATS TO YA CHAD!  Definitely an impressive accomplishment. Sheeshhhh, you're makin' this old fat man want to hurry up and get back in the game of life, Buddy!! 

Thanks guys.   The "day after" everything feels good to go but my ass.   I feel like someone smacked me a few dozen times with a 2X4 on my backside.   The seat on my bike has GOT to be the most uncomfortable piece of **** on the planet.    And here I was thinking that the cycle portion of the event would be the easiest.   Strangely enough running, which I thought would be the hardest event, was the easiest followed by the swim (mostly because it was only 350m) with the bike being the most difficult.  

Now I'm back in marathon training mode for the Mardi Gras Marathon on 24 February.   My next 'sanctioned' triathlon event is a little over a month away. 

Congratulations.  You sure have the strength to go out there and train and achieve perceived goals.  Most people would have either just trained or rested with the race having been cancelled.  You can be a motivator here.  You may even consider giving motivational speeches on health and exercise. I'm curious about the type bike you use.  My brother does extensive bike riding and uses Canondales.  I know they are important for the large distances he rides, but I was wondering if you need a special bike for the relatively short distance you ride.  I don't ask this for myself but rather for the other men here who are into cycling or considering doing triathalons.