So, I decided that I need to "get up off the couch" and do something with more exercise. What better idea than to do a triathlon, right? I'm trying to convince myself to enter. It's in early december, so I would have time to train between now and then. I'm not in horrible shape, but I could be better. I'm down 35lbs, down to 255ish. I guess I just need convincing that I'm not just wasting my time and that i'm going to make an ass of myself in the process. HELP???? :faint:

When I got home, I called the local hospital and was told that he had been treated in the ER that morning. When I asked if he was still there, I was told no. I then started calling around to other hospitals hoping that he had just been transferred to a trauma hospital. I finally found the hospital on the third try. I couldn't get any info on his condition. I did get hold of his family last night at their home. They don't know how he'll do and I didn't ask for details. I told her my story and she said they had wanted to thank all those who helped out. I doubt that I would have realized he was in trouble had I not swam into him. I did what anyone would do. I hope someone would help me if I was in trouble too. Keep this guy in your prayers, please!!! I hope for the best!!!

Sorry if I upset anyone on this thread by telling this part of my day. I couldn't explain my experience in whole without sharing this.

Thanks goodness for wetsuits!!!! I doubt that I will ever do an open water swim without one. They do provide extra buoyancy.

I am hooked on Triathlons! I told my friends and family that I wanted to do this in under 2 hours. The first thing my friend told me was that I had finished in exactly 2 hours. I didn't even think to get my times while I was there. I had other things on my mind. When I did think about it, I thought they might post the times on the website. They haven't yet, but hopefully tomorrow. I also sent them an email asking for my times. Regardless of all that, I did it in 2 hours!!! A personal best that will hopefully improve! I am seriously thinking about another Sprint Tri on July 12th!!

Time to get more serious about my running training. It is my weakest point. The extra weight I still carry impedes my run.

Keep on training and sharing your experiences with me! You all motivate me!!! Have a great week!!!!!! Just Freaking Do It!!!!!!!!!

Edited June 23, 200818 yr by UT LB Loser

Here are a few pictures from my triathlon.....

My Sprint Triathlon was 750m swim, 20k bike, and 5k run.

Edited June 23, 200818 yr by UT LB Loser

Awesome job Chris. Were you racing in the Hy-Vee Triathlon?

I can't wait till I am in good enough shape to do something like that!! Dh has been in several Army marathons, maybe we can do one together one day. :grouphug:

I think it's great you are doing this, let us know how it goes!!

wow what a story. YOu can run good

Im at 272 ish and i just got my 5k down under 30mins. Its just a matter of trainning.

Hi

I did the swim leg of a tri about 5 years ago(part of a relay team). I really want to do the whole thing. Im entering one this summer! It is sprint length-400 meter swim/6ml bike/2ml run- not that I will be sprinting.

I figured it was time to "Just Freaking Do It!!!!!!!!!"

Edited June 24, 200818 yr by ajoneen
only going to do one.

I'm glad you decided it was time to JFDI!!!

I got my official results from Saturday's tri. My goal was 2 hours. I just missed it. But with all of the going ons... I will take this time for my first , but not last, triathlon!!!

750m Swim - 21:29.7

T1 - 5:38.5

20k Bike - 49:45.5

T2 - 2:56.1

5k Run - 42:51.4

Total - 2:02:41.2

My first Transition was terribly distracted as they were doing CPR on the swimmer in my direct line of sight. It will be much faster next time. I learned alot!!

Edited June 24, 200818 yr by UT LB Loser

Hey UT that is a very respectable time. Considering you kind of took a time out at the end of the swim. Im sure your swim and transition times will be better next race. When is your next race? I love the open water swim. I will miss that this time around because the races I will be doing are in a pool.

I will be doing the Xango Echo Triathlon on July 12th. I plan to go up there this weekend and ride the course.

BTW, I called the hospital today and found out that my guy is still in ICU. I find that positive. Especially in light of the dire report that the dr. gave the family. I didn't ask for details but I know he is in bad shape. Time heals. Let's hope he can heal too.

I started my Tri training yesterday in the pool and on the bike. Times sucked but it is good to have a goal to shoot for.

Question to the ladies (of size)out there- where do you get your tri-suit?

Please don't worry about going slow! You are finally doing it! Enjoy it and don't worry about anything but finishing!! Slow and steady beats never ready!!!

I got some horrible news today though! My swimmer passed away. I'm really bummed.

Chris I'm so sorry about the swimmer guy. I was surprised you even finished the race. I would have just sat there and freaked. I wonder how many folks passed him by before you got there. That is one of my fears that I will just drop from a heart attack or something from the exertion/excitement of the day.

If you're the hugging kind of guy---HUGS--

O sorry about your swimmer. Thats really not good.

We are both racing on Juky 12th.

Ok so I did a run through to get more accurate times.

2ml Run(more of a wog on the treadmill) 36mins

6mil bike 40min

400m swim 15min

Of course I didn't do them in the correct order and I wasn't rushing from one to the other. But Im feeling good that I can at least not make a fool of myself.

Edited June 28, 200818 yr by ajoneen

i signed up for another Triathlon today in aug 22

SO it looks like this

July 12th Duathlon

Aug 22 Triathlon

September 14th Duathlon