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monkeybride
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My triathlon is tomorrow! ***Update***
I am not sure if nervous is the right word. I know I'm there for myself but I just don't want to be last. I have a long way to go fitness and athletic wise but I'm out there doing it so I am trying to focus on the positive of that.
The past 10 days have been ridiculous though and have totally affected my training. My son had pneumonia, it has rained like crazy here in CO so no outside rides/runs, I slipped and fell and twisted my ankle on Thursday so I've stayed off it the past two days trying to heal it (still not 100%) and to top it off I have AF.
It's going to be raining and cold here tomorrow too. Probably 38 degrees when we get out of the pool to get on the bike.  I did it in the freezing cold last year but I didn't know any better. 
Anyway I guess the point of all this is to ask for some luck and encouragement.
I'd love to finish in 2 hours but that's really a stretch but I'm going to focus on that number as my goal.
SUNDAYS UPDATE
Well at 4am the last thing I wanted to do was get out of bed on a raining 35 degree day but I got up, got dressed, at and headed out and I am SO glad I did it.
This was my second tri experience and it was just as good as the first.
I was SO worried about finishing last but I set the goal of 2 hours for myself hoping I could keep it.
My swim was awesome! I registered for a 14:00 swim (450 yards) and I did it in 11:53!! What a great way to start off the race.
T1 took a bit longer because I had to layer up. It was probably hovering right at 40 degrees with no sun and rain coming down. Had to stay warm for 13 miles on the bike. I set my bike goal for 1 hour. I finished just under an hour.
The run by far is the hardest part of a triathlon for anyone. Your legs are just spent from biking. Add to that the freezing cold so then they are numb along with your feet. I am not a runner so I knew I would be power walking and jogging. The first mile I couldn't do more than walk. I could barely feel my feet. Miles 2 and 3 I was able to mix it up and I finished.
My teammates were awesome and waited at the finish line for me. My 2 coaches and one teammate and her husband ran in with me.
All in all a great day.
I just barely missed my 2 hour goal.
Total time 2:02:30. I'll take it. 
Message edited 5/15/2011 3:39:12 PM.
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Bxgell2
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Re: My triathlon is tomorrow!
You don't need luck... you have already shown how incredibly strong and determined you are. The very simple fact that you forged ahead with all the insanity going on around you is a testament to your fortitude - you should be proud for what you have accomplished!
Try to have fun tomorrow - you deserve it!! 
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missfabulous
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Re: My triathlon is tomorrow!
Wow!! I'm so impressed by anyone who can do a triathalon (I can't bike or swim). Have a great time and best of luck!
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| Posted 5/14/11 10:45 AM |
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kakarch
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Re: My triathlon is tomorrow!
That is fantastic!......My husband and I actually did our first triathlons a few weeks ago so I know exactly how you feel. I was so nervous that I barely slept at all the night before.....
It is going to be great! Congratulations on your fantastic accomplishment!!!
Enjoy every minute....It will be over before you know it and you will feel so proud.....
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| Posted 5/14/11 3:45 PM |
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LisaW
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Re: My triathlon is tomorrow!
Have fun!!!
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| Posted 5/14/11 4:42 PM |
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Milerose
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Re: My triathlon is tomorrow!
Good Luck have a great time! You will do amazing!
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| Posted 5/14/11 5:06 PM |
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MrsG823
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Re: My triathlon is tomorrow!
Good Luck!!
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| Posted 5/14/11 11:07 PM |
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AliceCullen
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Re: My triathlon is tomorrow!
Good luck!!!
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| Posted 5/14/11 11:58 PM |
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Erica
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Re: My triathlon is tomorrow!
triathlons are so much fun, just enjoy it. If you can imagine, I think triathletes are even more encouraging than runners.
Don't worry about the rain - You are going to be wet from the swim anyway.
I usually tell DH that we are here to complete, not compete.
 You'll do great!
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| Posted 5/15/11 8:04 AM |
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MrsBumbleb
it's me
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Re: My triathlon is tomorrow!
Good for you, have fun with it!
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| Posted 5/15/11 8:07 AM |
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monkeybride
My Everything
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Re: My triathlon is tomorrow! ***Update***
SUNDAYS UPDATE
Well at 4am the last thing I wanted to do was get out of bed on a raining 35 degree day but I got up, got dressed, at and headed out and I am SO glad I did it.
This was my second tri experience and it was just as good as the first.
I was SO worried about finishing last but I set the goal of 2 hours for myself hoping I could keep it.
My swim was awesome! I registered for a 14:00 swim (450 yards) and I did it in 11:53!! What a great way to start off the race.
T1 took a bit longer because I had to layer up. It was probably hovering right at 40 degrees with no sun and rain coming down. Had to stay warm for 13 miles on the bike. I set my bike goal for 1 hour. I finished just under an hour.
The run by far is the hardest part of a triathlon for anyone. Your legs are just spent from biking. Add to that the freezing cold so then they are numb along with your feet. I am not a runner so I knew I would be power walking and jogging. The first mile I couldn't do more than walk. I could barely feel my feet. Miles 2 and 3 I was able to mix it up and I finished.
My teammates were awesome and waited at the finish line for me. My 2 coaches and one teammate and her husband ran in with me.
All in all a great day.
I just barely missed my 2 hour goal.
Total time 2:02:30. I'll take it.
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| Posted 5/15/11 3:39 PM |
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Erica
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Re: My triathlon is tomorrow! ***Update***
WTG! the hardest part is getting out of bed sometimes!
I've never done a tri in a pool -= I guess you can't wear a wet suit or shirt?
Usually I wear my sports bra under my wetsuit or wetshirt (whatever the water temp allows) and then it's easy to get dressed for the bike.
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| Posted 5/15/11 3:51 PM |
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Palebride
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Re: My triathlon is tomorrow! ***Update***
awesome job!!!
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| Posted 5/15/11 4:08 PM |
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Lucky
Growing up fast!
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Re: My triathlon is tomorrow! ***Update***
Great update! You rocked it!!! 
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| Posted 5/15/11 4:48 PM |
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monkeybride
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Re: My triathlon is tomorrow! ***Update***
Posted by Erica
WTG! the hardest part is getting out of bed sometimes!
I've never done a tri in a pool -= I guess you can't wear a wet suit or shirt?
Usually I wear my sports bra under my wetsuit or wetshirt (whatever the water temp allows) and then it's easy to get dressed for the bike.
I'm in Colorado so we get a lot of both out here (pool and open water). I can't imagine doing one in the ocean. I've looked at some of the tri's in NY. I was thinking maybe about coming back to NY next year for the one in Central Park.
I plan to try an open water swim in August in a Reservoir. It will be cold but probably not so bad you need a wet suit.
I wear my tri shorts and my sports bra with a dri fit tank over it. Today because it was so cold I did switch to a dry tank after the swim and then a long sleeve dri fit over that.
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MrsDrMatt
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Re: My triathlon is tomorrow! ***Update***
WOW!!!!!!
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| Posted 5/16/11 8:35 AM |
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Bxgell2
Perfection
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Re: My triathlon is tomorrow! ***Update***
OMG, that is AWESOME JEN!!! You should be soooooooooooooo proud of yourself!!! You have such incredible inner determination and strength!!
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dani731
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Re: My triathlon is tomorrow! ***Update***
CONGRATS!!!! GREAT JOB!!!
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| Posted 5/16/11 9:30 AM |
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Milerose
MY BABY!
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Re: My triathlon is tomorrow! ***Update***
Congrats great job!
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| Posted 5/16/11 9:55 AM |
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mrswask
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Re: My triathlon is tomorrow! ***Update***
That's awesome, Jen! Congratulations!
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| Posted 5/16/11 11:07 AM |
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TwoGirls4Me
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Re: My triathlon is tomorrow! ***Update***
amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!! You are an inspiration!!!
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Wow, great job!!
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