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Bikingguy (original poster member #38103) posted at 1:56 PM on Monday, October 28th, 2013
Saturday was my first of hopfully many more triathlons. This was really short at 1/2 the distance of a sprint tri, but I just wanted to get one under my belt. Swim was 350 meters, bike was 10K (6 miles) and run was 2.5 K (1.5 miles).
Not sure why I spend all those hours in the pool trying to perfect my swim stroke. Once in the water I just slugged my way with terrbible form! Out of 75 I was one of the last ones out of the water
Made up for it on the bike. Keeping true to my user name I had the fastest bike leg and held on for the run. Finished 8th overall, and 6 out of 50 for the men.
Probably will not do another one this year with the holidays and busy kids activities. But definitely planning on improveing the swim and doing some more.
I used to race bikes and it was all 30 plus men with high testosterone. Nice thing about tri's is there are all ages. I talked to a grandmother who did a 3 generation relay tri the week before. There were kids as young as 8! Being a small distance most were beginners and just happy to be there so the vib was nervous but low key.
Me: BH, 44
Her: WW, 43
D day. January 12, 2013
somanyyears ( member #26970) posted at 2:04 PM on Monday, October 28th, 2013
..hey, congrats on an amazing finish.. 6th out of 50 is f'ing awesome, especially for your first kick at the can..
..hope you enjoy the pursuit for that 1st place finish..
..good luck b-g.. 
smy
trust no other human- love only your pets. Reconciled I think! Me 77 Her 74 Married 52 yrs. 18 yr LTA with bff/lawyer. Little fucker died at 57.Brain tumour!
lost_in_toronto ( member #25395) posted at 2:46 PM on Monday, October 28th, 2013
That's an impressive finish! Congratulations!!
Me: BS/48
Him: WS/46
DDay: August 23, 2009
Together 23 years.
Reconciled.
tushnurse ( member #21101) posted at 3:19 PM on Monday, October 28th, 2013
Congrats. That is impressive!!!
Consider working with a swim coach a few times to help you improve your form. It makes all the difference in the world when you can glide through the water, instead of slogging through. You certainly have the basics, but there are a few things that probably can be improved on to make it much easier on you.
Me: FBSHim: FWSKids: 23 & 27 Married for 32 years now, was 16 at the time.D-Day Sept 26 2008R'd in about 2 years. Old Vet now.
Dallas2 ( member #28362) posted at 4:54 PM on Monday, October 28th, 2013
sisoon ( Moderator #31240) posted at 7:55 PM on Monday, October 28th, 2013
Congratulations!
(Why anyone would waste biking time on swimming or running, I'll never understand - but if a tri is your idea of a good time, I'm very happy you did it. )
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rachelc ( member #30314) posted at 9:08 PM on Monday, October 28th, 2013
congrats!
It's all about the bike, you'll find.. and I'm awful at that part..
foundoutlater ( member #32900) posted at 12:43 AM on Tuesday, October 29th, 2013
Congrats on your first tri! Great finish.
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jo2love ( member #31528) posted at 1:01 AM on Tuesday, October 29th, 2013
Congrats!!! That is awesome! 
hurting2much ( member #25643) posted at 1:02 AM on Tuesday, October 29th, 2013
Congratulations!! I would love to do one, but not the strongest swimmer. Did a biathlon a couple of months ago and enjoyed it.
HardenMyHeart ( member #15902) posted at 5:02 AM on Tuesday, October 29th, 2013
Me: BH, Her: WW, Married 40 years, Reconciled
movingforward777 ( member #6850) posted at 5:02 PM on Wednesday, October 30th, 2013
Congratulations and "good for you" for doing your first one!
PS...gotta admit I always look at your name and think it says "Bikini Guy"..... 
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