Want to do a triathlon next year?!
One thing I've learned over the last year is that anyone can do a triathlon. I mean, really. A few months ago I couldn't swim a length of the pool without stopping and hadn't ridden a bike in over three years. If I can do it, you can.
If you're interested in joining the Tri Chicas (the great group of first-timers I participated with this summer) for next season's race(s), let me know! It's such a confidence-building and positive experience; I've never felt so strong and sure of myself in my life! And I KNOW you can do this!!!!
Training for a sprint-length triathlon is not a huge time commitment. Until it got down to the end, I rarely spent more than 45 minutes on any given day -- and definitely didn't train everyday.
Here's a link to a terrific beginner's training program, that shows how little it actually takes:
http://www.trinewbies.com/tno_trainingprograms/10wtp.pdf
(If that link doesn't work, you'll have to copy and paste and forgive my techy inexperience.)
This training program is only 10 weeks long, but I doubled it and did each week twice. Of course, the next tri season (summer) is a long ways off. But it's fun to look ahead...
If you have any questions about doing a first triathlon, ask!! I'd LOVE to have you join the group. It's life changing!! xo, Jen
posted by Jennifer Koski @ 11:47 AM
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Anita: I expect to see a message from you anytime now saying, "Sign me up!"
Hahahahaha! I'm thinking about it. Seriously. But, I need to get a couple of 5ks under my belt. I am doing a couple this fall and we'll see how I do over the winter. Right now, I am VERY inconsistent with my ability to do distance. VERY! But I am going just about every day so we'll see. I love that you're pushing me, though! You inspired me to start running and I feel better than I have in a long time! Thank you for being an inspiring woman!
Oh my goodness! You're totally going to do a tri with me next summer!!!
(When are your 5Ks?)
The Jingle Bell 5k is in November (I think) and benefits Toys for Tots (and you get to wear jingle bells on your shoes!). I think there is also a 5k at St. Ben's called the Snow Flake Shuffle in January sometime, but I'm not sure if I can do that one. It depends on how my vocal cords hold up quickly breathing in the winter air. Gotta protect the pipes!!
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