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Triathlon

A group for anyone who has completed or wants to complete a triathlon.

Network Leader: Heather Dziczek
 
Harriet May Outside of work, keeping fit is extremely important to me. I have already signed up for a 5k, a half marathon, two sprint triathlons and a tower race (gulp!) this year. But sometimes I don't feel like working out or going for a run because I'm tired or have some work that I haven't yet done. How do keep up the motivation to exercise around all the other stuff you have going on? Is it a case of just making it routine? Or are there other things you rely on? Or is it just second nature to you?

63 weeks ago from Triathlon, Work/Life Blur, GenYJourney: Tips, Insights, Experiences For Young Professionals, Fit Freaks and Entry-Level Young Professionals3 more

Edward Antrobus: Actually, both eating and grocery shopping are things I've forgone when I get busy. Just about the only thing I've never skipped is my shower ...MoreActually, both eating and grocery shopping are things I've forgone when I get busy. Just about the only thing I've never skipped is my shower after work, but that's mostly because by the time I get home, I can't stand the smell of myself. :)
47 weeks ago
Ines Ynzenga: Hi, I am new on Brazen!...in my case, it has become such a routine, that I look up for the time to train, and if there is a day I can´t do it, I ...MoreHi, I am new on Brazen!...in my case, it has become such a routine, that I look up for the time to train, and if there is a day I can´t do it, I feel I missed something important for me. My opinion is that definately it is just making it routine..
46 weeks ago
 
Harriet May I have my third sprint, first open swim in less than two weeks... nervous!! My training has definitely deteriorated due to work. Oh well, I'm still excited! Nothing like wearing a pair of tri shorts super early in the morning, right?

93 weeks ago from Triathlon

Heather Dziczek: Good luck! Have you had a chance to practice in open water?
93 weeks ago
Harriet May: No I didn't! But I did it yesterday and it went well. Next year: Olympic distance!
91 weeks ago
 
Brent Rolf Preparing for my first sprint tri mid-may...pretty excited about it. Do another two this summer.

108 weeks ago from Triathlon

 
Heather Dziczek They do help you float, but I felt like I could hardly move my arms. The tradeoff wasn't worth it for me. I considered a sleeveless one, but because of long-term side effects from chemo, I'm not supposed to be in the sun without sunscreen on (or other protection), so I just do the whole dang race in Skins.

120 weeks ago from Triathlon

 
Heather Dziczek I have one planned so far (the same one I started with last year), but I'd like to do two or three. I ended up doing two last year. I need to seek some out in the area where the water will be warm enough to swim without a wetsuit but the air temp won't kill me. I handle heat pretty well, but I do have my limits... I have talked a few friends/coworkers into doing the Tempe Danskin SheRox with me this year :)

120 weeks ago from Triathlon

Eric H. Doss: I had a great race last year that was in a lake beside a nuclear power plant. Very warm water. I think I like colder water and wetsuits a bit ...MoreI had a great race last year that was in a lake beside a nuclear power plant. Very warm water. I think I like colder water and wetsuits a bit more than coffee like water... At least the wetsuit helps you float.
120 weeks ago
 
Eric H. Doss Hey Heather, Thanks for creating the group. I'd love to hear a bit more about other Brazen Triathletes. Congrats on your first sprint. Glad to hear you're happy at the Sprint level, so many people feel an urge to start getting more serious and completing longer distance. Do you have any tris planned this year?

120 weeks ago from Triathlon

 
Heather Dziczek Did my first sprint tri in May and I'm hooked. Don't want to do anything longer, but these things are addictive!

137 weeks ago from Triathlon

 

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