So, Tris are Addictive

For those of you who don’t know, triathlons can be a bit addictive.  I think this is true for any event or accomplishment that is challenging and rewarding.

I started training for my first tri less than a year ago.  I finished the Parris Island Sprint in the middle of the pack.  Not an award winner, but I was pretty pleased with myself.  So pleased, in fact, that I did another sprint the following weekend.  Again, didn’t embarrass myself.

So I decided that I’d take it to the next level: Olympic Tri.  Pretty big step for me.  Until the week before the tri, I’d never done an open water swim.  To be honest, the last time I’d exercised for over an hour was Recognition Day, more than ten years ago.

So, I placed as a Clydesdale in the Hartville International Triathlon.  Honestly, it was a small class, but still.

I’ve figured that I’ll never win first in any of these tris, and don’t really expect to place at all, but that’s not the most important thing.

So, I’ve decided to sign up for the Charlotte Half Marathon on December 12th.  That’ll keep me busy through the winter and give me a good excuse to work on my run times, which are totally horrible.  I’ll be happy with 10-minute miles for the half marathon.  Hell, I’ll be happy with 11-minutes.

I’ll keep you posted.

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