Thanks to Matt for all your support with my challenge!
Sunday, 9 August 2009
Finished-1hr and 1 min with transitions (51mins without)
Its been a long time since I updated this - well been so busy!
However first experience good - Swim well - not so scary but very difficult - no go with the breast stroke - wouldn't get you anywhere apart from rest periods - front craw being the best option. 400mtrs is quite a long way believe me - but once your past the half way mark it goes so quick. Just keep swimming.
1st transition good - a little slippy on the ground - change over goood - bike
Now this was my best element of all three - I loved this - nothing more to say but bloody fantastic!
2nd transition - not as bad as I was thinking - legs a little like jelly but soon got into it - have to admit didn't train as hard as I could of.
Run - not bad have to admit was getting tired - three major elements not as easy as you would think - muscle groups changing a little getting used too.
Overall a great experience - first time a little nervous.
Tips -
Arrive plenty of time at least an hour and a half!
Go to registration area first to collect your tag
Go and put your bike in the racks - very safe - looked after well
Lay your kit out next to the bike
Get your kit on and wetsuit and make your way to the swim starting point
Apart from that just try and enjoy
Oh have someone with you - helps to keep you calm - there were lots of first timers so don't worry!
Would I do it again - two years time - am thinking Ironman! - Well who knows - next challenge as I am hitting 40! next year is a Marathon - Watch this space! Started training today - Preliminary training program Step 7 - Jog 15mins, walk 5! - Once up to Step 10 can start the 16wk training! Click on this link for my next blog!
So think you can't - no word as can't - Go for it! Paula xx
However first experience good - Swim well - not so scary but very difficult - no go with the breast stroke - wouldn't get you anywhere apart from rest periods - front craw being the best option. 400mtrs is quite a long way believe me - but once your past the half way mark it goes so quick. Just keep swimming.
1st transition good - a little slippy on the ground - change over goood - bike
Now this was my best element of all three - I loved this - nothing more to say but bloody fantastic!
2nd transition - not as bad as I was thinking - legs a little like jelly but soon got into it - have to admit didn't train as hard as I could of.
Run - not bad have to admit was getting tired - three major elements not as easy as you would think - muscle groups changing a little getting used too.
Overall a great experience - first time a little nervous.
Tips -
Arrive plenty of time at least an hour and a half!
Go to registration area first to collect your tag
Go and put your bike in the racks - very safe - looked after well
Lay your kit out next to the bike
Get your kit on and wetsuit and make your way to the swim starting point
Apart from that just try and enjoy
Oh have someone with you - helps to keep you calm - there were lots of first timers so don't worry!
Would I do it again - two years time - am thinking Ironman! - Well who knows - next challenge as I am hitting 40! next year is a Marathon - Watch this space! Started training today - Preliminary training program Step 7 - Jog 15mins, walk 5! - Once up to Step 10 can start the 16wk training! Click on this link for my next blog!
So think you can't - no word as can't - Go for it! Paula xx
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