i chose this race for many reasons. it's an all-girls race, which i think will make for a fun, girly environment (what? i want a cute shirt.). it's also super, super, super beginner friendly. they even offer a buddy wave for swimmers so that participants can have somebody swim with them if they're feeling nervous. plus, if i finish, i'll be able to mark another state off my list :) there's a bunch of little things that i think add up to make this a great race for my first triathlon.
it's not until august, so i have plenty of time to train, but i think i'll try adding some swim and bike cross-training in to my schedule for my spring half marathon. i want to finish this race strong and proud, and maybe feeling like i can take on a longer distance? we'll see!
have you ever done a triathlon?
-b
that's awesome! How exciting!
ReplyDeleteI've done a sprint tri each year for the last two summers. They definitely take me waaay outside my comfort zone, but it's worth the challenge. It really is fun.
i just read both of your recaps! what an awesome improvement over just a year! i'll definitely be reading them both again closer to race time :)
DeleteYay, how exciting!! Congrats for signing up. I heard the IG races are fun (I haven't signed up for the one close to me... its hilly haha). I'm not sure if you following Lauren from Lauren Runs http://www.laurenruns.com/, but she is from the Chicago area and is a triathlete! She just finisher her first IM, so she has some good stuff on her blog :)
ReplyDeletei will definitely check her out! thanks, jenny :) also, hills are totally a legit reason to avoid a race in my book hahah
DeleteCongrats on signing up! I have never done a full tri on my own (don't think it's for me) but I have done every leg of this one! It IS beginner friendly and they have a fun expo! :)
ReplyDeleteyour recaps from the race make me so excited! except that gravely part on the run; i hope they get rid of that!
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