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Sherri M S.
Sherri M S. Sendmail

Anyone else training for tri-sprints?

posted 10 months ago | Report

I did my first one a month ago, and am doing another one this weekend. These are just homemade tri sprints that we (my brother, sister, and whichever kids are around that want to participate) map out on our own so we get 1/4 mile swim, 12 mile bike, and 3 mile run. I'd love to meet some friends here who are doing the same kind of thing so we can keep each other motivated!

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  • Bryce H.
    Bryce H. Sendmail

    I am in the process of training 2nd HIM but will have a Tri sprint coming up August 20th 3 weeks before my HIM.

    Whether we are doing tri sprints or on up to a full we all need motivation.

    they are a lot of fun

    posted 10 months ago

  • Michelle G.
    Michelle G. Sendmail

    Hi Sherri, welcome to DM. I am competing in my first sprint duathlon this Sunday! I don't swim, but love to run & cycle. Friend request sent.

    posted 10 months ago

  • Kim C.
    Kim C. Sendmail

    Got my first one coming up in Sept. Ramblin Rose! Been difficult, but well worth it...I'd love to keep in touch!

    posted 9 months ago

  • Johnnie A.
    Johnnie A. Sendmail

    I just started and could use some motivating friends too

    posted 9 months ago

  • Robert W.
    Robert W. Sendmail

    I'm doing my first this weekend on the 27th...it's sort of a tune up race for a bigger event I'm really training for on 1 October.

    posted 9 months ago

  • Alan
    Alan Sendmail

    I have done 2 so far and an Olympic and always on the lookout for more. I really like the idea of DIY tri very cool! Maybe a neighborhood one that the HOA would help out with if yours has a pool.

    posted 9 months ago

  • Greg G.
    Greg G. Sendmail

    Hello there. This is great! Tris are so much fun. Good luck to you. I did 15 tris for this year. Looking for another super season in 2012.

    posted 6 months ago

  • Christie B.
    Christie B. Sendmail

    I'd love to be your friend....Although I havent done my first TRI yet, I'm training now. I registered for a Olympic Distance Tri that will be in July....so Nervous and have lots to learn!

    posted 6 months ago

  • Valerie G.
    Valerie G. Sendmail

    Feel free to add me! :) I am overweight and training for tri's to get fit (and losing weight in the process is a bonus). Good luck with what you do! I am planning on doing my first sprint tri in June.

    posted 3 months ago

  • Valerie G.
    Valerie G. Sendmail
    in reply to what Valerie G. said:Feel free to add me! :) I am overweight and training for tri's to get fit (and losing weight in the process is a bonus). Good luck with what you do! I am planning on doing my first sprint tri in June.

    I sent a friend request. :) Anyone else who reads this can feel free to add me as well. :)

    posted 3 months ago | edited 3 months ago

  • Teri G.
    Teri G. Sendmail

    I am training for my first tri in May. It is Olympic distance. I have been running for three years so I thought the Oly distance best fitted my current abilities. I have never swam or biked at all, so this should be interesting....plz add me, we all need motivation!!

    posted 3 months ago | edited 3 months ago

  • Jerry F.
    Jerry F. Sendmail

    I did my first sprint tri last weekend and now I'm addicted to the sport! Love it! Great way to get into and stay in shape! FR sent.

    posted 3 months ago

  • Franz Albert G.
    Franz Albert G. Sendmail

    I've been running for almost 3 months but I'm quiet new to swimming and cycling. I guess I want to give it a shot.

    posted 3 months ago

  • Kris M.
    Kris M. Sendmail

    I just sent a friend request! I wanted to get into tri's last year and wasn't able to. I just did my first official sprint tri a couple of weekends ago though and I loved it! I know I'll be doing more of them. I'm a runner and that's my focus so I'll still continue to train for halfs and hopefully a full in the next couple of years, but I plan to keep up cross-training and add in tri's a couple of times a year.

    posted 3 months ago

  • Dean J.
    Dean J. Sendmail

    I'll be doing a tri this year, a sprint in September. Swimming, biking, running I can do. Transitions will be a new experience. I'm also still looking for friends on DM.
    As far as training goes, I'll probably find a training schedule online and stick to it as best I can. swimming will be the hardest to do on a schedule, until the weather and water warm up.

    posted 3 months ago

  • Berae
    Berae Sendmail

    I just signed up for my first sprint tri!

    posted 3 months ago

  • Tristan C.
    Tristan C. Sendmail

    Training for my first one in July, followed by another in August. I hope to be able to do a full one next year. It's a great way to motivate yourself to get in shape, having that looming event get nearer and nearer on the calender.

    posted 17 days ago

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