My first indoor triathlon...

Bungleau · 03-27-2011, 08:12 AM

... is today. My wife questions my sanity, since according to her, people really train for months for these things.

But since it's 15 minutes of swimming, biking, and running, I figure I can do that without too much difficulty. And I have been doing some training for it... just not excessively. Or obsessively.

My daughter's doing the triathlon with me... with luck, I'll be able to keep her in sight

More later, after the race is over and the body has reacted....

Bungleau · 03-27-2011, 12:58 PM

And the results are in... I finished. Not first, second, or third... possibly last. My daughter, however, came in first and now has a nice shiny medal

Now, to go nap for the next three hours...

Wolf Rider2 · 03-27-2011, 08:27 PM

Congrats to your daughter

Did you have fun?

Felix The Assassin · 03-27-2011, 09:06 PM

Outstanding!

Bungleau · 03-27-2011, 10:27 PM

Thanks

WR, I'd say I had fun... once I could walk and breathe again

Next time (and I know there will be a next time), I'll need to do just a *wee* bit more practice in the pool. Only easy part for me was the biking... was on autopilot there.

Timber Loftis · 03-28-2011, 12:18 AM

Good story imo. Nice to hear. Congratz to your daughter.

VulcanRider · 03-28-2011, 05:50 AM

Congrats to both of you.

Hindsight · 03-31-2011, 05:30 AM

'Course, now that she knows she can kick your arse, there'll be no talking to her.

I guess writing books is not the best form of training.

Bungleau · 03-31-2011, 08:48 AM

Apparently, swimming, riding, and running are better ways to train

That said, I'm somewhat happy to say I didn't finish last in my age group.

Nope. Did not end up last.

The three guys who signed up and didn't show up? They finished behind me, leaving me with a slight grasp on a slim shred of dignity.

Felix The Assassin · 03-31-2011, 10:47 PM

HaHahA!

03-27-2011, 08:12 AM	#1
Bungleau 40th Level Warrior Join Date: October 29, 2001 Location: Western Wilds of Michigan Posts: 11,752	My first indoor triathlon... ... is today. My wife questions my sanity, since according to her, people really train for months for these things. But since it's 15 minutes of swimming, biking, and running, I figure I can do that without too much difficulty. And I have been doing some training for it... just not excessively. Or obsessively. My daughter's doing the triathlon with me... with luck, I'll be able to keep her in sight More later, after the race is over and the body has reacted.... __________________ B Save Early, Save Often Save Before, Save After Two-Star General, Spelling Soldiers -+-+-+ Give 'em a hug one more time. It might be the last.

03-27-2011, 12:58 PM	#2
Bungleau 40th Level Warrior Join Date: October 29, 2001 Location: Western Wilds of Michigan Posts: 11,752	Re: My first indoor triathlon... And the results are in... I finished. Not first, second, or third... possibly last. My daughter, however, came in first and now has a nice shiny medal Now, to go nap for the next three hours... __________________ B Save Early, Save Often Save Before, Save After Two-Star General, Spelling Soldiers -+-+-+ Give 'em a hug one more time. It might be the last.

03-27-2011, 08:27 PM	#3
Wolf Rider2 Elminster Join Date: April 15, 2009 Location: Australia Posts: 451	Re: My first indoor triathlon... Congrats to your daughter Did you have fun?

03-27-2011, 09:06 PM	#4
Felix The Assassin The Dreadnoks Join Date: September 27, 2001 Location: Orlando, FL Age: 61 Posts: 3,608	Re: My first indoor triathlon... Outstanding! __________________ The Lizzie Palmer Tribute Let every nation know, whether it wishes us well or ill, that we shall pay any price, bear any burden, meet any hardship, support any friend, oppose any foe to assure the survival and the success of liberty. John F. Kennedy 35th President of The United States The Last Shot Honor The Fallen Jesus died for our sins, and American Soldiers died for our freedom. If you don't stand behind our Soldiers, please feel free to stand in front of them.

03-27-2011, 10:27 PM	#5
Bungleau 40th Level Warrior Join Date: October 29, 2001 Location: Western Wilds of Michigan Posts: 11,752	Re: My first indoor triathlon... Thanks WR, I'd say I had fun... once I could walk and breathe again Next time (and I know there will be a next time), I'll need to do just a wee bit more practice in the pool. Only easy part for me was the biking... was on autopilot there. __________________ B Save Early, Save Often Save Before, Save After Two-Star General, Spelling Soldiers -+-+-+ Give 'em a hug one more time. It might be the last.

03-28-2011, 12:18 AM	#6
Timber Loftis 40th Level Warrior Join Date: July 11, 2002 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 11,916	Re: My first indoor triathlon... Good story imo. Nice to hear. Congratz to your daughter. __________________

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03-31-2011, 05:30 AM	#8
Hindsight The Magister Join Date: October 23, 2009 Location: Ontario Posts: 111	Re: My first indoor triathlon... 'Course, now that she knows she can kick your arse, there'll be no talking to her. I guess writing books is not the best form of training.

03-31-2011, 08:48 AM	#9
Bungleau 40th Level Warrior Join Date: October 29, 2001 Location: Western Wilds of Michigan Posts: 11,752	Re: My first indoor triathlon... Apparently, swimming, riding, and running are better ways to train That said, I'm somewhat happy to say I didn't finish last in my age group. Nope. Did not end up last. The three guys who signed up and didn't show up? They finished behind me, leaving me with a slight grasp on a slim shred of dignity. __________________ B Save Early, Save Often Save Before, Save After Two-Star General, Spelling Soldiers -+-+-+ Give 'em a hug one more time. It might be the last.

03-31-2011, 10:47 PM	#10
Felix The Assassin The Dreadnoks Join Date: September 27, 2001 Location: Orlando, FL Age: 61 Posts: 3,608	Re: My first indoor triathlon... HaHahA! __________________ The Lizzie Palmer Tribute Let every nation know, whether it wishes us well or ill, that we shall pay any price, bear any burden, meet any hardship, support any friend, oppose any foe to assure the survival and the success of liberty. John F. Kennedy 35th President of The United States The Last Shot Honor The Fallen Jesus died for our sins, and American Soldiers died for our freedom. If you don't stand behind our Soldiers, please feel free to stand in front of them.

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