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Discussion: First Tri Report!
Subject: First Tri Report! By: Geoff F. Written on: 2006-06-26 13:12:05 Message: I gotta say I had an absolute blast at the phili sprint tri! I can't believe how much I enjoyed the race. I was really nervous for the swim portion after seeing how far the bouys were. There were two different shapes of bouys in the water the round and triangular. The triangular were the farthest and I though for sure they were for the olympic distance. When I found out they were for the sprint I almost died. My whole pace plan went out the window after about 200 meters, when I looked up and the bouy still looked like it was a mile away. I think by the time I got out of the water I had bumped up an age bracket. After that the bike and run went very smoothly. I felt really good for both legs. I thought my bike time was going to be much much better. I did not pass too many people in the bike and run times but I was in the first wave so I got passed by quite a few people on the bike. I ended up finishing 250 out of about 500 so right smack in the middle. I know that I can improve my times, especially the transition and swim. Really looking forward to the next race!
Subject: RE: First Tri Report! By: Bert K. Written on: 2006-06-26 13:58:09 Message: Great job, Geoff! The time improvements will come-your enthusiasm guarantees it! Bert
Subject: RE: First Tri Report! By: Carie M. Written on: 2006-06-26 14:00:07 Message: Way to go! Congrats!!
Subject: RE: First Tri Report! By: Tim O. Written on: 2006-06-26 14:01:59 Message: Way to go. The fun you had is the best part and your entusiasm/motivation for the next race will keep your training on track. Keep going.
Subject: RE: First Tri Report! By: Marty D. Written on: 2006-06-26 14:42:44 Message: Nice job, Geoff! Congrats on finishing your first TRI! Looks like you had a great race and fun to go with it. Marty
Subject: RE: First Tri Report! By: Dan W. Written on: 2006-06-26 15:06:15 Message: Congratulations Geoff! Those bouys do look far away - nice job sticking with it. Sounds like you caught "the bug". It's great to hear how much you enjoyed the race - good luck in your training for the next adventure...
Subject: RE: First Tri Report! By: Geoff F. Written on: 2006-06-26 15:34:21 Message: Thank you all! I was thinking of trying for an olympic distance in early August, is that too soon considering I was only trainign for a sprint for last weekend? That's only a little more than a month away.
Subject: RE: First Tri Report! By: Ronald F. Written on: 2006-06-26 16:01:19 Message: Geoff, Glad you had a good time. The speed and endurance will come as long as you keep training. Ron
Subject: RE: First Tri Report! By: Tim M. Written on: 2006-06-26 16:26:15 Message: Congrats on your first Tri. Keep on training and improvement will come.
Subject: RE: First Tri Report! By: Jose G. Written on: 2006-06-26 16:37:46 Message: Yo buddy, at least you had a blast. I passed up a dozen folks on the uphill portion of our ride and smiled the entire way. Of course, those same people smoked me on the swim and run but what the hey...at least a good showing on one leg for my first tri. Those bouys do look far away. I agree with you on that.....
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