Comments on: First Sprint Triathlon Completed! (Race Report)

By: Essectthera

Essectthera — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 18:11:39 +0000

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By: Larry

Larry — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 14:48:32 +0000

I know I’m replying to an old comment, but this post was interesting to me.

It looks like we’re doing much the same things with respect to sports and exercise. I’m more of a cyclist than either a swimmer or runner, but I recently acquired Total Immersion Swimming also (for $2.13, tax included, on a clearance table! I’d been looking for a used copy and found this one new sitting
in a strip mall bookstore).

So now I’m doing my usual cycling, and have added swimming.

I’m planning on seeing how my 57 year old knees hold up to a 5K (I quit doing 10ks because I noticed after-race pain the day after races). If my Doctor checks me out OK, and if seem to do OK gradually building to 5Ks, I plan on entering a sprint tri in the spring.

Good luck!

By: MizFit

MizFit — Thu, 22 May 2008 15:23:54 +0000

and by simply DOING you already kicked the MizFit’s arse.

By: Leo Babauta

Leo Babauta — Wed, 21 May 2008 10:58:52 +0000

Awesome job Genevieve! Be proud of yourself! And if you’re like me, you’re hooked — and you’ll just keep getting better and better. Happy running!

By: Genevieve

Genevieve — Wed, 21 May 2008 00:09:34 +0000

Leo: Congratulations! You inspired me to do my first 5K on Sunday- my time wasn’t as good as it could have been (I started out way towards the back, and another first timer and I ended up talking and walking for about four minutes…which actually made me want to do another one more- knowing that others were first timers as well), but when I remember that a few months ago, I never could have done it…definitely going to do another one. Congrats again, and thanks for blogging!!

By: Leo Babauta

Leo Babauta — Mon, 19 May 2008 21:13:58 +0000

Thanks for the nice comments everyone!

@Lynne: Yep, I’m looking around for a used bike. And yes, too bad I’m not in your area — I’d love to buy your bike! :)

@Ted: I appreciate the info … I’ll definitely get the DVD and drill cards once I start working on the drills in the book … I’m still reading the first few chapters, but it looks great. Man, I wish I could hire a TI coach! I don’t think they have any here on Guam. :)

By: Ted Bongiovanni

Ted Bongiovanni — Mon, 19 May 2008 10:20:36 +0000

Leo – congratulations on completing your event. The swim has always been my weakest link, but it’s also been the leg that I’ve improved the most. I saw you bought the total immersion book–I’ve found that the DVD and the drill cards are worth the money. I managed quite a bit of improvement on my own, but my swim really transformed when I hired a TI coach and worked with her for a few months leading up to the Westchester Triathlon. (A major milestone was when my swim leg was comparatively faster for my age group than my bike…) Have fun out there!

By: Lynne

Lynne — Sun, 18 May 2008 20:32:42 +0000

Leo:
Try and find a used road bike rather than buying a new one. Two days after you buy a bike it is worth a fraction of what you paid. Plenty of folks have good barely used bikes they are trying to sell often at a huge loss. I have a Cannondale for sale right now for about 1/2 what I paid. Bike only has 260 miles on it. Too bad you are in Guam and I’m in Florida.

Keep up the good work.
Lynne

By: Geert

Geert — Sun, 18 May 2008 09:30:23 +0000

Sounds like a lot of fun! I happened to drive 98km on my road bike this morning. Don’t have much experience with the swimming and running part, though.

Oh, when you get a road bike, you will be amazed by the difference with a mountainbike. You basically get like 5km/h or more for free. Don’t make the mistake to drive on a too big gear. Better let those legs go round a bit more.

By: Leo Babauta

Leo Babauta — Sun, 18 May 2008 08:14:36 +0000

Thanks so much guys! Your support means the world to me. :)

Paul … good luck … two months is definitely enough if you’re just looking to finish. Just slowly build up endurance in both sports … pace yourself in your race … and you’ll be fine!

Mary … you can do it! If you already do all three sports, you should have no problem! :)