mngreeneyes 674 Posted February 29, 2016 Well, I did it! I finally did it! I signed up for my first triathlon! Walking/running, biking and swimming have always been my favorite activities, mostly because I didn't have to be overly coordinated to be successful. (I played volleyball, basketball, softball, etc. as a kid, but was terrible.) Because I like all three activities, I have many times thought I would like to try a tri, but knew I wasn't ready for a full tri. One of the women in my WLS support group asked me to try a super-sprint tri with her in August. So today I bit the bullet and paid the fee and I am signed up! For those like me who don't know, a super sprint tri is 200 yards swimming, 7.5 miles biking, and 1 mile run. I figure that should be enough to wear me out but good! I start swimming tonight. Right now 200 yards is quite a ways, but add in open Water and I don't think I'd have a chance. I am a slow but very competent swimmer so the chance of drowning is probably minimal, at least by race time in August. I am hoping with time to train that I might even be able to be competitive! By the time of the race, I will be just under 9 months post-op and will have RUN 3 5Ks. I start serious training after my next 5K on April 9th, but I start swimming again tonight - need to see what I can do to build some endurance already. Anyone else out there done a triathlon? Words of wisdom? Wish me luck! pam Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Inner Surfer Girl 12,015 Posted February 29, 2016 OK. You are crazy! This is awesome and inspiring. You go girl! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KindaFamiliar 3,867 Posted February 29, 2016 I concur... Definitely crazy... That is all... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CowgirlJane 14,260 Posted February 29, 2016 Crazy - but it is so motivating to find exciting goals like this. Good luck and let us know how it goes! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JamieLogical 8,723 Posted February 29, 2016 Awesome! I signed up for my first half marathon in April and it has been incredibly motivating for me. I am staying hyper-focused on my training program. Hopefully this triathlon can be similarly inspiring for you. I think it's great to force ourselves way out of our comfort zones like this. Up until now my longest race has been a 5k! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WLSResources/ClothingExch 3,444 Posted February 29, 2016 There is much to be said for "crazy." With your eyeballs spinning in true crazy fashion, you will cross the finish line. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OKCPirate 5,323 Posted February 29, 2016 Sprint Tri's are fun. You don't have to be great in any given part, just good enough in each one. It's a fun challenge, congrats. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mngreeneyes 674 Posted February 29, 2016 Thanks all. I found myself a 20 week essentially couch to super-sprint tri workout plan that I will start in mid April. It is 7-8 workouts a week with increasing length and difficulty so my body won't get too used to any part. Hopefully it will help me continue my weight loss. Its 5.5 months away and I could potentially be down another 50 llbs by then. If that's the case I am also going to need a smaller and cute tri outfit! I will keep you all posted. pam Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ProudGrammy 8,322 Posted February 29, 2016 signed up for my first triathlon @@mngreeneyes crazy wonderful, terrific, amazing, cool, unbelievable etc speaking for myself (and probably) many others we will be with you in spirit with all those positive thoughts from us and your amazing work you'll do great (you better, i just put down $50.00 that you will come in top 5) no pressure!!! congrats on your weight loss keep up the great work as you gain confidence and loose weight good luck kathy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ProudGrammy 8,322 Posted February 29, 2016 signed up for my first triathlon @@mngreeneyes crazy wonderful, terrific, amazing, cool, unbelievable etc speaking for myself (and probably) many others we will be with you in spirit with all those positive thoughts from us and your amazing work you'll do great (you better, i just put down $50.00 that you will come in top 5) no pressure!!! congrats on your weight loss keep up the great work as you gain confidence and loose weight good luck kathy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jane13 2,256 Posted February 29, 2016 @@mngreeneyes - go for it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VSGAnn2014 12,992 Posted February 29, 2016 Bow down! Bow down! Gods walk among us! Bow down! Bow down! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rking 484 Posted February 29, 2016 Wow!! Just wow!!! Kick its ass and take its name!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KindaFamiliar 3,867 Posted March 1, 2016 Don't listen to any of them... You just listen to me... CRAZY!!! That is all... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MissMagpie 3 Posted March 1, 2016 Thats TERRIFIC, well done!! That is my goal one day too Good luck with all your training and look forward to following your progress Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
