First Sprint Triathlon in the books

Two Saturdays ago I completed my first sprint triathlon in Issaquah, WA. Many of you might be saying, "What Alex did a race, why"? I wondered the same thing as I woke up on that Saturday morning at 4:45am. But then I remembered, I didn't want to be known as "No-Show" on my first Triathlon and John (friend/co-worker) had "challenged" me to do the race with him.

Nothing like a little old fashioned "name calling" to get a guy out on the race course. Really it wasn't that bad, and I am glad that John did "ask" me to do the race with him. With his coaching and motivating skills I was able to get myself ready in about 2 weeks to finish the race. Of course I didn't ride the bike more than 6 miles before the 14.5 mile bike portion and barely could swim a 1/4 mile, but still was able to finish. This was a great excuse to do something during my lunch workouts besides run, now I have a reason to swim and ride the bike.

I had a great time and am now looking to compete in more of these, if I can find time with baby #2 due in 3 weeks. I finished the race in 1:35:30, not the best, but I'll take it. Need to work on the transition time in the swim to bike area and also on the biking aspect, but overall I had a lot of fun and am glad I did it.



Finishing the race at 1:35:30 (1/4 mile swim/ 14.5 mile bike/ 3.5 mile run)