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I've been training for my first sprint triathlon the last few weeks, but I finally passed the point of no return. I signed up for the Dewey Beach Triathlon in September. I chose that one because we vacation in Rehobeth Beach, right next to Dewey Beach, every year so I'm somewhat familiar with the terrain.
This particular sprint triathlon is pretty tame by triathlon standards. My goal is to train for twice the distance and hope that helps me on race day. I'm not planning on winning, but I've got this crazy competitive streak that definitely isn't satisfied finishing last! My goal is to be competitive with first timers and clydesdales (contestants over 200 lbs).
Really enjoying going after this particular life goal. I ran a half-marathon a few years ago, but it's been awhile since I've trained for anything. Definitely needed a physical challenge!
This particular sprint triathlon is pretty tame by triathlon standards. My goal is to train for twice the distance and hope that helps me on race day. I'm not planning on winning, but I've got this crazy competitive streak that definitely isn't satisfied finishing last! My goal is to be competitive with first timers and clydesdales (contestants over 200 lbs).
Really enjoying going after this particular life goal. I ran a half-marathon a few years ago, but it's been awhile since I've trained for anything. Definitely needed a physical challenge!
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You go buddy! I haven't run in a few years, but I sure love it. Run, Mark, Run :).
Hey Mark,
My family and I vacation in Rehoboth Beach as well, we drive down from PA. We were just there Sunday thru Tuesday, actually. GOod luck with the Triathlon! I'm training for a 5K next month....gotta start somewhere!
Good Luck! It is very inspiring to follow your journey! Keep us posted.
Doing my first tri was on my list of things to do for 2007. I also just recently signed up with another fellow NCCer to do the Dewey Beach one. Looking forward to it! If I see you I'll cheer you on!
Aw ... it must be the year for first tris! (har har, say that out loud and it has a double meaning ...) Joyanna (another NCCer) and I are doing the Irongirl in Columbia in August... I dont know Kristen (I know, an NCCer I dont know? Can it be??) but if she's doing it with another NCCer and Im doing it with another NCCer and YOU are doing it (alone, shame) ... maybe we should start a triathlon training small group (the NCC answer for every trend :-) ).
I think that's a great idea Amy! Perhaps next spring! =) Irongirl will be my goal next summer.
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