One Year of Running + One Tri Attempted

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Subject: One Year of Running + One Tri Attempted
I started running on the first of January 2013 as a new year resolution. I couldn't run for 30 seconds without feeling the classic "my chest was about to explode".

I did the C25K program and my first race was the Marin Marathon 5K at the end of March where I placed 2nd in my age group of 9 runners. Hard for me to believe I did so well and has hooked me on more racing. The camaraderie of the racing community is addictive! Even my non-running wife enjoyed it.

I've done 8 events this year. All running events except for one "Tri 4 Fun". The swim was a challenge but fun. Every event was a good time.

Last weekend my last event of the year was the Marin Turkey Trot 5K. Placed 8th of 60 runners in my age group (M50-59) and 126 of 662 overall.

I'm not sure if this qualifies for FOP, maybe FOP for the MOP group. :-)

Considering where I started, I'm happy to report that the biking and running are relatively easy. I have lots to learn about swimming. I'm joining a Tri club at my local YMCA next year and look forward to a great 2014.

-Bob

2013-12-03 8:31 PM
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Congratulations - those are great results! Especially for someone just starting...

I've been stuck in in the MMOP forever.
2013-12-04 7:17 AM
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Don't sweat the swim! It takes a lot of practice and patience. I just started to learn how to swim last summer.... I mean, I knew NOTHING more about swimming than how to get from shore to the dock doing some sort of breast stroke. I lucked into meeting someone who taught kids at the Y how to swim and he offered to teach me. I also used the Effortless Swimming program, which really helped immensely with fine-tuning my form. There really is a lot to form with swimming and always stuff to improve, but I find it's like the "reset" workout for me. It focusses my mind and soothes my aches. I always feel wonderful after a swim workout.

Pretty impressive that you're jumping into the tri after only a year of running!
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