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Fitness (Diet/Exercise) 2015: Define Yourself.

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Did my first brick workout today. 12 mile ride followed by a 3 mile run. I plan to do something similar on Thursday.
 
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Got the wetsuit on over the tri tank and shorts. I am grateful I only have to wear it for 600 meters in the water...
 
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XYZ said:
What kind of bike are you riding?
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Giant TCR Limited; it's a solid road bike. I feel like I don't need a fancy tri bike for my first couple tris.

Also, went for my first open water swim yesterday. Felt weird, like I was fighting the water.
 
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Also, I'm going to start making my own protein bites. Taking a cue from Larabar, all I really need are dried dates, dry roasted unsalted peanuts, salt, and a protein powder of some kind. Mix together in a food processor and roll into balls.
 
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Drop set on bench last night. That's a good workout.

Can tell that I haven't been running or biking as I don't have my normal reserve while playing hockey. Still in really good hockey shape, but not at peak.

Hope to ride today.
 
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Body: MARKED.
Helmet sticker has been placed on the helmet.
Bike number has been placed on the bike center pole.
Tri tank and shorts have been washed and dried and put on.
Running bib has been attached to a fuel belt.
Timing chip is on my ankle.
In the morning, I'll put on the fluorescent yellow (Newbie wave!) swim cap, goggles, and wetsuit.
I'll also load the bike in the car in the AM.

AUUUUUUUGH! Can we just go already?
 
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Finished the Grand Rapids Triathlon sprint in 2:33:45. Many lessons came out of this one, including that I really, really need to register for swim lessons. I REALLY looked like a wounded whale in the swim, finishing that leg in 53 minutes. However, once I got on the bike, I felt fine and started to make up some serious time. Even managed to stay within the rules on the bike... and in terms of the run, it was slower than my usual 5K, but it was raining. As I crossed the finish line, I thought of Mom and gave a celebratory fist pump. There was one volunteer who had the privilege of both removing my wetsuit (YAY wetsuit strippers!) and giving me my medal.

There are lessons to take out of this day, too:

1. My swim needs work.
2. Racing in the rain really doesn't faze me.
3. Remember to take my bike helmet off in T2. I forgot, and a volunteer pointed it out as I started the run.
4. Getting on and off the bike needs work, too.
5. Next time it rains, bring a 5 gallon bucket to sit on for transition. I couldn't lay out my stuff for transition because there was an inch of water on that patch of pavement. Instead, I was fishing it out of my bag.
6. Hug more people after I finish.
 
ShirtlessBob said:
Finished the Grand Rapids Triathlon sprint in 2:33:45. Many lessons came out of this one, including that I really, really need to register for swim lessons. I REALLY looked like a wounded whale in the swim, finishing that leg in 53 minutes. However, once I got on the bike, I felt fine and started to make up some serious time. Even managed to stay within the rules on the bike... and in terms of the run, it was slower than my usual 5K, but it was raining. As I crossed the finish line, I thought of Mom and gave a celebratory fist pump. There was one volunteer who had the privilege of both removing my wetsuit (YAY wetsuit strippers!) and giving me my medal.

There are lessons to take out of this day, too:

1. My swim needs work.
2. Racing in the rain really doesn't faze me.
3. Remember to take my bike helmet off in T2. I forgot, and a volunteer pointed it out as I started the run.
4. Getting on and off the bike needs work, too.
5. Next time it rains, bring a 5 gallon bucket to sit on for transition. I couldn't lay out my stuff for transition because there was an inch of water on that patch of pavement. Instead, I was fishing it out of my bag.
6. Hug more people after I finish.
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Congrats on completing! Keep your eye out around the local gyms/ymcas etc. When I was doing a few tris I signed up for an adult triathlon swim class which was helpful. Transitions will get easier too... Do some "dress rehearsals" going from the swim to the bike / bike to run etc etc

Good work!
 
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ericredaxe said:
Congrats on completing! Keep your eye out around the local gyms/ymcas etc. When I was doing a few tris I signed up for an adult triathlon swim class which was helpful. Transitions will get easier too... Do some "dress rehearsals" going from the swim to the bike / bike to run etc etc

Good work!
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Good news. I can get in on swim lessons at the Y for only $25 for members. Since I am a member, I will take advantage of it.

As for transitions, they were easier than I anticipated. The only problem in T1 is that I was misdirected by a volunteer. One volunteer told me the "bike out" was one way, and when I went that way, I was correctly told the "bike out" was another. Also, and I think this is important, I don't think it will be raining for the next one. I can lay my stuff out instead of having to fish it out of my bag.
 
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Next on my F-U-N List:

June 27: Lake Michigan Half-Marathon
July 18: Tri Del Sol sprint (750 meter swim/20K bike/5K run)
July 25: Coast Guard 5K/10K combination
August 1: Millennium Triathlon sprint (500 meter swim/14.8 mile bike/3.1 mile run)
August 15: Old Farts Marathon (trail marathon... with some scenic, but brutal trail)
October 3: Twin Cities 5K/10K
October 4: Twin Cities Marathon
 
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Looking at all those races in a short time frame, I would be worried about injuring myself again if I were you.
 
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FadeToBlack&Gold said:
Looking at all those races in a short time frame, I would be worried about injuring myself again if I were you.
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I'm not worried. Most of these are "B" and "C" races, meaning they're tune-ups for the big show on October 4. Two, I do a fair amount of yoga/cross-training to prevent injury. Three, I rest one to two days a week.
 
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Pictures from Sunday:
Coming out of the water after the swim:
http://www.stellaflyphoto.com/Grand-Rapids-Triathlon-2015/Swim/i-tvXbksT/A

Crossing the finish:
<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/54862062@N08/18702912168" title="10302635_1005311666146154_863577652980986348_n by serenitybob, on Flickr"><img src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/310/18702912168_23a1e8376e_z.jpg" width="640" height="427" alt="10302635_1005311666146154_863577652980986348_n"></a>

After the finish:
<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/54862062@N08/18864375366" title="S3012873 by serenitybob, on Flickr"><img src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/484/18864375366_84e00725e5_z.jpg" width="640" height="480" alt="S3012873"></a>
 
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