Well, I did it!!!

I finished my first triathlon in 2:15:09. I was super slow on the bike and run but I didn't come in last!!! I loved the ocean swim and I was 20/57 in my wave!!! I'm already signed up for another one in September and hope that I can drop a little more weight by then.

My weight loss has slowed to about 4-5 pounds a month so it probably won't be until next year when I'm able to really improve my times considering I won't be carrying the extra weight.

I have a question for those of you that have done/are doing triathlons: my back aches on the bike and run after some distance and I'm wondering if that is weight related or just core weakness???

WOW! Congratulations on your accomplishment! I'm in awe - truly.

Super Nice! Congratulations

That's an insane accomplishment. I can't even imagine being able to do that. Great job!

Congrats!! That's on my bucket list! The goal with the first one is to finish in the upright position ; )

That's an amazing accomplishment!!! Congrats to you. I can't wait to start competiting in events like this.

That's very cool

Lisa:), the back ache happens because of the changes to our body core muscles. Core training is just something you have to bring in slowly and work through the pain. I just finshed the Ironman World Championships and my back bothered me for several days. I got right back into training and went and ran a half marathon the next weekend. When I'm exercizing is the only time my back doesn't really seem to bother me.

Thanks for the info!!...I've since done two more tris and during training I worked more core training in. I also put a lot more time in on the bike and I improved my running fitness dramatically!! My last race of the season was last weekend and I bettered my time in all three sports and beat my first race time by 25 minutes!!! In hindsight, I think my first training plan was just too easy for me. I can't wait for next season!!!

Lisa:), the back ache happens because of the changes to our body core muscles. Core training is just something you have to bring in slowly and work through the pain. I just finshed the Ironman World Championships and my back bothered me for several days. I got right back into training and went and ran a half marathon the next weekend. When I'm exercizing is the only time my back doesn't really seem to bother me.