I went with Derrek. We were both doing our first tri and we were both quite lost. We just followed people around and tried to look cool. He succeeded. I have his phone # if you want it.
I have to give credit to Heather for talking me into to doing this. She is the coolest. And quite the amazing racer.
I pulled out my dad's 8-10 year old Bianchi Eros (which is handmade in Italy with full Campy group set) and started my training. As you can imagine training while doing residency is quite a challenge. Especially when you decide to start night classes again and start dating a super cool young lady.
This is the Bianchi. :)
This is the young lady...Bonnie.
The next tri was a fairly disorganized affair down at Yuba Lake. It was all in all pretty dang fun. I put together a group of like 9 of us to do it. We all finished. We were all pretty happy. Bonnie unfortunately tore her elbow up after a nasty spill on the bike. But yes she did complete the race with a great time for a first time.
Yuba Crew
Yuba Start
Me on my bike...
I am flying!
Derrek at the finish
At the finish line!!
A triathlete must have clean teeth the night before the race...
Bonnie's Arm
Had such a great time that weekend that my buddy Spence and I decided to do the Ogden Valley Tri the next weekend. This tri was great. The set up was beautiful. We swam in Pineview. And then biked around the lake. The run was half on the road and then half on a trail through some trees that was just off the road. This was by far my fav of the three races for the year. I didn't cramp, and I biked super well.
This is Spence in the official Tri Pose
You will notice that my gear gets progressively better as I decided to spent lots of money. You will also notice that my body does not improve.
So what is next???
Well I basically now need to really need to build a better endurance base. I have never been a runner or a biker or a swimmer. So I have a ton of work to do. I am currently taking a beginner's Tri course from the U in the mornings. My instructer is the really cool and Ironwomen and triathlon successful Summer.
I love this sport. It is doeable by anyone in any reasonable shape. Don't be scared of the swim.... Join me if you like!!
2 comments:
Wow Rick 3 Triathalons. You need to talk Rob into doing one! Notice how I say Rob and not me:) I love the cute video of Bonnie, she is such a great girl!
That is incrediable. What an accomplishment!
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