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12 Replies Last post: Apr 23, 2007 11:20 AM by ladysmithrunner  
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Apr 22, 2007 9:54 PM

My first tri RR

Wow what a day! I loved every minute of it.. Ok may be just 2 minutes of it were a bit fustrating but here is my story...

Didn't get a lot of sleep the night before because I was sweating the swim part and didn't want to come in dead last. Well I am so happy to report that I didn't he he We had to do 700 meters in a pool and I was in heat 1 with all the 20 minute swimmers which I thought was a good idea but.... I was swimming along and ran into an older man, so instead of getting his feet in my face I followed the rules and tapped him on his left foot, no response so I tapped 2-3 times on his foot on the next length, still nothing and I was swimming with my head up because I couldn't swim anymore properly cause he was too slow so the next time I grabbed his leg then he came up and let me pass so 4 lengths later, and I didn't know I could pass him away from the wall. They said you could not in the rules but people were any how. Ok I learned this now he he.. I was a tri virgin but not anymore he he..

I still got a new pr for the swim though. Instead of 20-21 minutes I did it in 18 happy girl.

The bike was so awesome! I passed everyone in heat one and got to transition first. There were some really good climbs which I love and some great down hills too, love it.20k @ 44 minutes for the ride.

Then onto my run.. No prob. I ran the 5k in 25 minutes and could have gone faster but massive hill caused me to slow down he he... I came in first girl in my heat in the end even if I was near the end to come out of the swim.

I came in 7th out of 16 teen in my age group too. Oh and it was a sun shinny day "yea"

Now a few things I need to work on for the next one.. yes there has to be another one! I am hooked! I need to work on the swim and the transition time, I am too slow there. I will learn the tricks.

What a great intro to the tri world and I am now a tri gal... "yea"

Hubby will do his own report but I also want to say he was awesome too.
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1. Apr 22, 2007 10:04 PM in response to: ladysmithrunner
Re: My first tri RR
Congrats TRIATHLETE!
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2. Apr 22, 2007 10:10 PM in response to: ladysmithrunner
Re: My first tri RR
Congraz on your first Tri! Welcome to the club
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3. Apr 22, 2007 10:10 PM in response to: ladysmithrunner
Re: My first tri RR
Congratulations, Triathlete!!! Great debut. Enjoy more races!!
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4. Apr 22, 2007 10:32 PM in response to: ladysmithrunner
Re: My first tri RR
Congrulations Triathlete!!!! You did great!
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5. Apr 23, 2007 7:22 AM in response to: ladysmithrunner
Re: My first tri RR
Shame about the guy not moving over when you tapped, but you did a good job keeping your head about you. Nice job overall...can't wait to hear about the next one
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6. Apr 23, 2007 7:49 AM in response to: ladysmithrunner
Re: My first tri RR
WooHoo! Way to go Triathlete! Sounds like you had and awesome day!
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7. Apr 23, 2007 7:57 AM in response to: ladysmithrunner
Re: My first tri RR
congrats! Hope you enjoyed it - you are now officially a triathlete!
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8. Apr 23, 2007 8:35 AM in response to: ladysmithrunner
Re: My first tri RR
Congratulations!!
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9. Apr 23, 2007 9:12 AM in response to: ladysmithrunner
Re: My first tri RR
Congrats, triathlete! WTG on your first race! Sounds like you had a blast out there.

-Jen
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10. Apr 23, 2007 10:41 AM in response to: ladysmithrunner
Re: My first tri RR
Well done, Tri Girl. Impressive speed, too. Especially the run! Keep it up and we'll be reading a lot about you... taking home hardward left and right.
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11. Apr 23, 2007 10:51 AM in response to: ladysmithrunner
Re: My first tri RR
Congrats!