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2006-05-18 9:56 AM

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Well - I have done it - I survived 6 months of training, 35 pounds of weight loss and my wife thinking I'm completly insane for exercising virutually everyday, some days with two workouts :-)  I lived through Mike's 3x Winter Plan and then the Sprint / Olympic Bridge.  Everything has been in preparation for my first Triathlon, The Columbia Triathlon this Sunday.  I am so excited.  (Also really nervous)  I've done everything I can think of... Worked with the wetsuit in open water - I've done the bike course - I've practiced the transitions.... I've read the USAT rules.... I just wish Sunday would get here already.    First goal is to finish the race.  Would be really great to break 3 hours, which I think I can do, based on my swim TT's , looking for 25 or so minutes.... The bike should be under 1:22 (that is what my z2 ride of the course took) which leaves the run.... the big wild card.... I've done two road races while training, a 10 miler back in April and a 10K just a few weeks back... Even though those both showed significant gains to sub 8 minute miles... My 10K time was 48:30... I don't think after swimming a mile and 25 miles on the bike that type of time is in the cards... but we will see Sunday.  I am looking to finish strong and have fun.  This will be a whole new experience!  Any last minute advice anyone has is appreciated!  I think I'm ready - even have my new BT Singlet to proudly wear during the race - without this site and the training plans and support - I never would have made it this far!

Brandon

 



2006-05-18 10:03 AM
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Good for you! Sounds like you have it down. I'm sure I will do great on Sunday.
By the way, I think many of our spouses that are not into triathlon think were crazy. And, maybe we are?
2006-05-18 10:14 AM
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Hey man, sounds like you deserve to have a great experience. Thanks for the post. Its motivational to hear someone who's done all the work and is ready to go for their first tri. I am hoping to be in your position July 23rd for my first. Have a great race and leave if all out on the course!
2006-05-18 10:39 AM
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Congrats on the prep. 

I'm doing Columbia on Sunday too.  You'll have fun.  Just remember, the race is merely the celebration of all the training you have done. 

Have fun and Race Strong!

2006-05-18 5:46 PM
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Good luck in your race, hope you accomplish your time goals.
2006-05-18 6:19 PM
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Thanks for all the encouragement!  Really appreciate it!


2006-05-22 6:35 AM
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Well - I did it - finished my first race!  If anyone is interested, my race report is at http://www.beginnertriathlete.com/discussion/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=43309

Had a really good time and can't wait for another race!

Thanks to all for the support!

2006-05-22 3:55 PM
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I just looked at your race report, you did great! Your times were great, and your transition times were low. Great Job!
2006-05-23 11:57 AM
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enjoyed reading your race report.   congrats!!
2006-05-23 5:32 PM
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Congrats on the race!



Edited by shawn barr 2006-05-23 5:33 PM
2006-05-23 8:24 PM
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Congratulations on your finish. I read your race report and you are an inspiration to those of us working up to that distance. Keep up the good work and thanks for sharing!


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