Comments on: First Triathlon, First Impressions

By: Dana

Dana — Fri, 06 May 2011 02:54:18 +0000

I am preparing for my 2nd sprint tri on Saturday, but it is my 1st with an OWS. Your description of the swim was just what I needed! I’ve been fearing the water temp & my lack of a wetsuit. But, I think our water will be about 73, so I should be fine!

As far as m first tri (3.5 weeks ago), I’d totally forgotten how long it took me to catch my breath when I started biking! It was tough!

Thanks again for sharing. This post has really helped to ease my mind!

By: David Hussey

David Hussey — Fri, 21 May 2010 13:43:05 +0000

Thanks for the informative post. Triathlon sports have seen exponential growth in past 10 years. After the camp I understood importance different types of training sessions.

By: Natalie

Natalie — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 12:12:27 +0000

Lynne, thanks for checking out my blog! It’s been fun to continue to hear about other athletes first tris. I imagine the Seattle tri you did was awesome, such a great city. Good luck with whatever next race you choose!

By: Lynne

Lynne — Sat, 29 Aug 2009 15:00:47 +0000

Congratulations on your first sprint tri- I’m sure there will be many more in your future! Your post reminded me of my first tri (Danskin Seattle- 6 yrs ago) which then led me to do the Kirkland tri and other 10k runs. I guess I better get off my fanny and start by walk/jogging again. Like your blog very much~ much success!

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Triathlon Transitions: Swim to Bike, Bike to Run | Health and Running — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 23:50:07 +0000

[...] just completed my first sprint triathlon, I am by no means an expert or even a well-versed triathlete. However, from that first experience I [...]

By: Natalie

Natalie — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 20:55:52 +0000

Thanks Sally!

By: Sally Bee Brown

Sally Bee Brown — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 20:44:49 +0000

Was so happy to read of such great success on your first….and that you already have a date and goals for the second. Way to go!

By: Natalie

Natalie — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 13:15:10 +0000

Hi Michael! Glad this was helpful! Most of my write-ups tend to be play-by-play only because I’m pretty wordy. Good luck in your first tri!

By: Michael

Michael — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 23:46:49 +0000

Its blow-by-blow reports like this I find the most helpful. Thanks for helping me (and many others) anticipate my first tri.

I’ve been really enjoying all the bike, swim and increased cardio. My only misgiving has been giving up some run miles but the fitness strides have made it worthwhile. I haven’t seen a plateau in a couple of months

Thanks Again!

By: Natalie

Natalie — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 20:52:53 +0000

Thanks everyone for taking the time to read this review!

Mike, I’ll look at the Columbia tri, it’s safe to say I’m hooked and would like to do more.

Ed, I am hoping that by doubling and tripling my training the Olympic will be manageable, my goal there is just to finish but I know I’ll be excited. I look forward to the day I can say I’ve done 15 tris! I love your town by the way.