I plan on writing a diary about my tri training so here goes. Maybe I will post this somewhere once I am done or maybe not; but its for me more than anything so i can track my accomplishments and failures and my ups and downs through the next 7 or so months.
On Halloween 2009 I signed up for the New York Nautica Triathlon which will be held on July 18th 2010. Not sure what I was thinking or why exactly I am doing this.
I think I am doing it is because I really enjoyed training for my Danskin Sprint Tri which took place in Sept. Running in the park, biking through the Palisades, swimming in the sea at Brighton Beach. I loved being able to train outdoors. It was so much more fun than going to the gym. Also, I hope that post NY Tri I will be in the best shape ever coz this is not something you can train for a month or 2. This is serious shit. So the plan is to start with full gusto once i get back from India in January till then I want to do regular work-outs of running - biking -swimming. I love to swim but my biggest fear is running. I am going to sign up for some duathlons and sprint tri's before the Big Race. That is the plan lets see how it goes. Wish me Luck :).
Very cool, lady.
ReplyDeleteI'm no swimmer myself - but I WILL BE THIS YEAR!
After maybe 10 years of not swimming, I'm signed up for a Spring Tri!
What motivated you to sign up for the Sprint Tri last year, and how long did you train for that one? Also, how was your experience on the day-of?
Bolaji - well .. I signed up last year for the sprint Tri coz a co-worker did and she had done sprint tri's before. I did the Danskin Sprint Tri - the day of experience was fun - everyone is very supportive and there are many first timers. The swim was unnerving - expect people to kick in your face while swimming. I was really slow biking - and had no idea why that was; but people just kept passing me :( and the run was very grueling - but I made it! Have someone to train with - it always helps. I probably started training seriously 2 mnths before the event. call me if you want to chat :) Good Luck ! When is your tri ???
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