Triathlon Countdown Begins

Posted on July 9, 2011 5 Comments

Seven days to my next triathlon! I’m doing an international distance triathlon on Saturday (first attempt at this distance) and am feeling pretty pumped about it!

Of course, as we’ve gotten closer to race day, I’ve had a number of gear issues. My stopwatch broke, I washed my inhaler in the washing machine, my bike breaks started squeaking, and I ran out of all my gels at home. So, naturally … time for a trip to the running store. I replaced my watch with a new Ironman Timex (it can go in the pool – so cool!) – practically affordable at $69 compared to the Garmin ForeRunners I was eyeing that cost like $400. I got a new race waistband so my new inhaler would no long go in the wash with my shorts. I even got these fun pink laces (see pic below) because after I read my race report from a triathlon I did last year, I noticed I said the one thing I would change would be laces that don’t need to be tied (my hands shake so bad in transition). Small expense but one that I hope works well for me.

I’m feeling pretty good about the race itself. I actually did a mile swim in Lake Michigan today to prepare for the big day. It was my first wetsuit swim (I borrowed one from a colleague) and I loved every minute of it. I can’t believe I have lived here almost 32 years and never did a long swim like that before. Of course, there is one expensive but crucial piece of equipment that helps make the water temperature bearable:

I know what I’m adding to my wish list next!

Triathlon is Saturday and I’ll be pretty preoccupied with the event until then. So have a great week and remember to get outside and enjoy yourself. Try something new in your own city if you can. You won’t be disappointed.

Category: Life
   Tags: Fitness

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