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I'm A Triathlete!

Lisa :)

By Lisa :), in Fitness & Exercise

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Lisa :)    231

Lisa :)
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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???

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NancyJerry    139

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

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AliBaba    4

AliBaba
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Super Nice! Congratulations

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IsB    209

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

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fern    195

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

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SML1997    308

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

That's very cool :)

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massindex    346

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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.

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Lisa :)    231

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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.

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