This is the course for the triathlon that I'll be doing. It's the 'Nation's Triathlon' and I chose it because I had to raise the least amount of money :). For the other triathlon the minimum amount to raise was $4,000. No, thank you! I'm frightened enough of raising $2,400. I suppose there is the added benefit of not swimming in the Potomac, but still. When I look at the course laid out on a map I have to admit that it does seem like a lot of work and it's really far! I'm certainly daunted.
The official training kick-off starts next Saturday at 8:00 a.m. At the kick-off we'll meet our coaches and get our training schedules. Although I've already heard a nasty vicious rumor that swim practice is at 5:30 a.m. every Tuesday!!! 5:30 a.m.!!! GASP--I hope practice isn't in the Potomac...I don't know if I can take that.
TNT will also be providing workshops on equipment. For instance, when I asked the cycling coach last week if I could use my 8 year old mountain bike he laughed hysterically and then said 'well, you could, but I wouldn't recommend it.' Apparently, the tires will cause too much friction, and he doubted that it would be in good enough shape. I guess riding the bike around the block is different than a 25 mile race on a bike. The workshops are meant to help us determine which equipment we need (apparently I now need a new bike) and we get discounts at local stores.
Bring on May 12 and the start of official triathlon training!
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