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Comments: It was tough. I wasn't nearly ready for the swim as I thought I was. I spent a lot of time doing the breast stroke. There was one time where I thought I wasn't going to make it, but I just kept pushing through and was finally out of the water. That was an amazing feeling. What would you do differently?: I need to work on my swimming, a lot. I have plans to take more swimming lessons in the next few weeks  Transition 1
Comments: Was happy here, took the time to really settle down from the terrible swim What would you do differently?: Work faster. I was pretty frustrated with my swim, and that really slowed things down a lot  Bike
Comments: It was a good ride, it rained a bit from mile 8-12. I passed a few people on the bike, that felt great. I can't really complain about my bike ride at all What would you do differently?: I need a road bike. My Trek 7.2fx is not made for Triathlons. I am working too hard to maintain a decent speed. Overall I am happy with it though. Transition 2
Comments: Good time here, legs felt great What would you do differently?: Nothing  Run
Comments: I was tired and ready to be done. I don't feel that I pushed myself as hard as I should have on the run. I got passed by 2 people, but never did any passing. Lots of walking untilt he final mile, pretty much ran the whole last mile What would you do differently?: Train harder on my run, my run training seemed to get neglected Post race
Warm down: Talked to family, ate, drank. What limited your ability to perform faster: Training/Weight Event comments: It was a great day. This was my first triathlon, and I am very happy with my performance. I never really believed anyone when they told me that this would become an addiction, but now I do. I have already signed up for my next one in 6 weeks. I look forward to training harder/smarter for that one. Last updated: 2011-12-04 12:00 AM
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 2012-06-17 12:44 PM |
Expert  900  |  Subject: Quad Cities Triathlon |
| 2012-06-17 3:45 PM in reply to: #4265661 |
Champion 10018  , Minnesota Bronze member | Subject: RE: Quad Cities Triathlon Great job, especially if you're doing this on something other than road (or tri) bike. Keep it up! |
| 2012-06-17 4:13 PM in reply to: #4265661 |
Expert 924 Western WI | Subject: RE: Quad Cities Triathlon Great work! Congrats!!! |
| 2012-06-17 5:53 PM in reply to: #4265661 |
| Davenport, IA | Subject: RE: Quad Cities Triathlon Congrats on finishing your first race! You failed to mention just how nasty the weather was! Nothing like a good downpour going into the swim at your first triathlon. It'll be good race experience like this that will help you in your next race! |
| 2012-06-17 6:08 PM in reply to: #4265661 |
Expert 1360  | Subject: RE: Quad Cities Triathlon congratulations on your first triathlon finish! It is an amazing feeling. |
| 2012-06-17 7:16 PM in reply to: #4265661 |
Master 2563 University Park, MD | Subject: RE: Quad Cities Triathlon Congrats on the journey that you've taken to get to this point! Keep up the good work, and you'll get better and better at it, and will have more and more fun. |
| 2012-06-17 8:43 PM in reply to: #4265661 |
Veteran 276 | Subject: RE: Quad Cities Triathlon Tyler - congratulations on completing the race and I'm SO sorry I wasn't at the line to see you finish. My brother in law came across and was hurting pretty bad so I was helping him out with food and water and that and just missed you. Great meeting you beforehand though, and make sure and go get 'em in 6 weeks! |
| 2012-06-17 8:58 PM in reply to: #4265661 |
Master 4452 | Subject: RE: Quad Cities Triathlon Great job, Tyler. I too breast stroked most of my first tri swim. It is great that you were able to push through and finish! Keep up the work/lessons, the next one will be easier. Congratulations, triathlete! |
| 2012-06-18 6:56 AM in reply to: #4265661 |
Elite 5145 Cleveland | Subject: RE: Quad Cities Triathlon Great job, Tyler. Congrats!! |
| 2012-06-18 7:04 AM in reply to: #4265661 |
Master 1831 Keller Tx | Subject: RE: Quad Cities Triathlon Well done! Congratulations. |
| 2012-06-18 8:29 AM in reply to: #4265661 |
Master 2500 Crab Cake City | Subject: RE: Quad Cities Triathlon Great job man and congrats on finishing your first race! welcome to the addiction  Continue to train and you will see improvements at your next race for sure. |
| 2012-06-18 9:25 AM in reply to: #4265661 |
Champion 15211 Southern Chicago Suburbs, IL | Subject: RE: Quad Cities Triathlon Well done man. And nice to meet you after too. Oh, and that was me that yelled out your name on the bike course. Forgot to mention that when we were talking after the race. Good job triathlete.
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| 2012-06-18 10:28 AM in reply to: #4266698 |
Expert 900 | Subject: RE: Quad Cities Triathlon crowny2 - 2012-06-18 9:25 AM Well done man. And nice to meet you after too. Oh, and that was me that yelled out your name on the bike course. Forgot to mention that when we were talking after the race. Good job triathlete.
Thanks man, sorry we didn't get to talk much after. I was with family, and still a little out of it. Hope to see ya next year, if not sooner! |
| 2012-06-18 11:15 AM in reply to: #4265661 |
Expert 1439 Tallahassee | Subject: RE: Quad Cities Triathlon Congrats on ur 1st, congrats on weight loss, quitting smoking and cutting alcolol and being a better person...Congrats to all!!! Hey I'm still waiting to do my 1st tri, I may never do one unless the swim gets to where I don't drown, so again congrats!!! |
| 2012-06-18 1:28 PM in reply to: #4265661 |
| 32 | Subject: RE: Quad Cities Triathlon Nice job! That was me last year with a 15 year old Trek hybrid bike. Road bike is so much nicer this year! Keep the lessons going-it/they will pay off! Most importanly...Go Hawks! |
| 2012-06-18 3:10 PM in reply to: #4265661 |
| Pennsylvania | Subject: RE: Quad Cities Triathlon Awesome job, Tyler!!! So impressed you dealt with rain on the bike portion and handled it just fine. Under those conditions you should be happy for your Trek instead of a road bike!  But seriously, a huge congratulations on getting so many aspects of your life and health in line and under control. Best wishes in keeping on the path you are on! |
| 2012-06-19 11:12 AM in reply to: #4265661 |
Expert 1566 Prattville Insane Asylum San Antonio | Subject: RE: Quad Cities Triathlon I finally found your RR!! You did an awesome job Tyler! I am so proud of you for ALL of your accomplishments in the last 3 months. I am even prouder to congratulate you and call you triathlete! (((HUGS))) |
| 2012-06-19 12:40 PM in reply to: #4265661 |
New user 1 beach park | Subject: RE: Quad Cities Triathlon great job congrats on your finish |
| 2012-06-20 8:46 AM in reply to: #4265661 |
Veteran 235 eastleigh | Subject: RE: Quad Cities Triathlon Well done buddy!! It certainly is a bug. Try to keep track of logging your workouts, I find that so motivating, like I need to do more hours than last month etc, well done!! |
| 2012-06-20 5:14 PM in reply to: #4265661 |
Champion 6993 Chicago, Illinois | Subject: RE: Quad Cities Triathlon Very nice job. I did my first tri season on a fx7.2 also. You are right its not the best bike but hey it will get you through the race. Very good job. See you not only did not finish last but you crushed my first triathlon finishing time. You are the man. |
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This has been a long time coming for me. In 3 months I have quit smoking, become sober from alcohol, lost 30lbs, and have become a better person all around.
My alarm went up at 4:30am. I was able to eat half an english muffin with peanut butter, then was out the door. I made the drive to West Lake park and got my transition set up. I met a fellow BT member. It rained for about an hour before the race. "It's about to go down"
Not a lot, I did some light streching, walked around in the rain, talked to my family that was there, then made the walk to the swim start.