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Martha
Martha
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My First Time Triathlon Experience
by Ursula
by Ursula
Thank you for all the prayers, love, and support you gave me
during my frist Danskin Triathlon experience in 2007. Your positive
words resonated well with me throughout the whole event. I
ROCKED for a first-timer. I even surprised myself with the swimming
event. When I showed up at the dock, I thought of every reason why
swimming wasn't a good thing for me that day (too cold, too rainy,
water too deep, too many people, didn't pick up my swim cap the
day before, too scared, and on and on). I thought about all the
positive words I've received and decided to go for it. I grabbed a
swim cap and headed for the swim line. I asked for a swim angel
(buddy) and told her what to expect from my swimming style. My
strategy was to do the backstroke the whole way. . .that's difficult
when it's raining! But, my strategy paid off greatly because I
finished my swim in 17 minutes! Almost unheard of for a new
swimmer! The rest of my race results are below.
All I can say is WOW! What an awesome experience! I've never
been around so many encouraging, supportive, and loving women
in my entire life. Every few steps I heard "You're doing a great job"
"You do yo' thing, Soul Sista!" Nothing like a little ebonics to keep
you motivated!
This was a life-changing event for me. Not to get too philosophical
but I learned so much about what I'm capable of and totally
surprised myself in the events I thought I was the weakest (I ran a
10 minute mile - this would have been less time had I not stopped to
tie my shoe!). If you're not in one already, let me encourage
everyone to challenge yourselves in start a consistent exercise
program. You truly won't regret it. If I can do it, anyone can.
AGE GROUP: 35 - 39
Overall Ranking: 1675 of 3496
Age Group Ranking: 301 of 481
660m Swim: 17:06
Swim Rank: 1608 of 3496
12 Mile Bike: 50:25
Bike Rank: 2115 of 3496
Bike Pace: 14.7 MPH
5K Run: 31:25
Run Rank: 1186 of 3496
Run Pace: 10.08 minutes/mile
Completion Time: 1:49:36 (this includes transition times)
during my frist Danskin Triathlon experience in 2007. Your positive
words resonated well with me throughout the whole event. I
ROCKED for a first-timer. I even surprised myself with the swimming
event. When I showed up at the dock, I thought of every reason why
swimming wasn't a good thing for me that day (too cold, too rainy,
water too deep, too many people, didn't pick up my swim cap the
day before, too scared, and on and on). I thought about all the
positive words I've received and decided to go for it. I grabbed a
swim cap and headed for the swim line. I asked for a swim angel
(buddy) and told her what to expect from my swimming style. My
strategy was to do the backstroke the whole way. . .that's difficult
when it's raining! But, my strategy paid off greatly because I
finished my swim in 17 minutes! Almost unheard of for a new
swimmer! The rest of my race results are below.
All I can say is WOW! What an awesome experience! I've never
been around so many encouraging, supportive, and loving women
in my entire life. Every few steps I heard "You're doing a great job"
"You do yo' thing, Soul Sista!" Nothing like a little ebonics to keep
you motivated!
This was a life-changing event for me. Not to get too philosophical
but I learned so much about what I'm capable of and totally
surprised myself in the events I thought I was the weakest (I ran a
10 minute mile - this would have been less time had I not stopped to
tie my shoe!). If you're not in one already, let me encourage
everyone to challenge yourselves in start a consistent exercise
program. You truly won't regret it. If I can do it, anyone can.
AGE GROUP: 35 - 39
Overall Ranking: 1675 of 3496
Age Group Ranking: 301 of 481
660m Swim: 17:06
Swim Rank: 1608 of 3496
12 Mile Bike: 50:25
Bike Rank: 2115 of 3496
Bike Pace: 14.7 MPH
5K Run: 31:25
Run Rank: 1186 of 3496
Run Pace: 10.08 minutes/mile
Completion Time: 1:49:36 (this includes transition times)
