Friday, March 7, 2008

 

Just Try

.25m ~ 10m ~ 3m


Do you remember just a few short days ago when I was answering questions about whether or not a tri was in my future, and I said I thought I needed some more time? Well apparently I need about 10 days. :P



bbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbb

Just a little lesson. When you make sort of absent claims or statements.... be prepared for the earth to rotate just enough that the stars align and the improbable becomes for really reals in a hurry.

bbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbb


So Java and I are chattin and she says something like, "no, no, do it now, you are ready, you should try it," and I say, "well, I'm really not equipped with the whole bike thing like I should be if I'm going to do a tri. If I could find a nice short safe indoor one, I think I'd do it in a heart beat." yep, I said that. And, you guessed it. A nice short safe indoor tri appeared, compliments of Amy. omg.omg.omg.what.have.i.done?omg.omg.omg.omg.

I'm scared, nervous and excited, but then I figured, it's not like life or death here, right? This will be fun, especially with Amy. It's about a mile or two from my house, in the pool I was doing some laps at!! You can schedule it to your own convenience during the week. And it's $25 for St. Jude's Hospital, for heaven's sake. How can I not do this, right? (it's like Marcy with free shipping and a coupon code, how can you not?) Let's just see if I can do all the legs and have some fun. (.25m swim, 10m bike, 3m run) I seriously don't even know if I CAN run 3 miles after 10 on the bike...omg.omg.omg.


My hub first said, "COOL!" and then said, "well, maybe this one is more of a 'TRY' " :D You got that right.

I signed up and the gal said there were quite a few "competitors." **GULP*** omg.omg. I told her I was more of a "participant" :P


So, tri-stars, what should I be doing for the next 10 days?? HELP!!!! omg.omg.omg.

Labels: , ,


# posted by Non-Runner Nancy @ 10:47 AM
Comments:
Oh man, blogger ate my first comment.

You can totally do this!!!

I know you are going to rock it!!

AND you are going to be hooked on tri!!!!
# posted by Blogger J~Mom : March 7, 2008 2:02 PM
 
ROFLMAO! Ahhh yes, free shipping and coupon codes makes a woman delirious :P I love the tags for this too ! HAHA

YOU CAN SOOOOOOOOO DO THIS NANCY!!! I have no doubts in my mind, and you'll LOVE IT!! And even you if hate it (which I HIGHLY doubt) you're doing it for a wonderful cause and doing it with cool peeps so really it's a win/win situation. GO NANCY!! I'm really excited for you!
# posted by Blogger Marcy : March 7, 2008 2:11 PM
 
LOL!! We'll win you to the dark side yet! Nancy... I am your father... :-D I wouldn't do anything but taper. It's really too late to train for it. Just do it and have fun. For most folks, the worst part is the swimming, and you got that licked. I know you are going to do well!!
# posted by Blogger Wes : March 7, 2008 2:12 PM
 
Not a tri-er myself, but I just wanted to say you are going to do awesome! Good luck and enjoy the experience. :)
# posted by Blogger K80K : March 7, 2008 2:43 PM
 
I'm so excited for you! I really want to "try" to find a short indoor tri myself sometime.

You're gonna do great!
# posted by Blogger RunnerGirl : March 7, 2008 2:57 PM
 
You got it in the bag, Nancy!

Given your worries, maybe do one bike-run brick beforehand just for the psychological benefit?
# posted by Blogger Doug : March 7, 2008 2:58 PM
 
I agree with Wes, just go for it! To be honest, I didn't train for my first at all, with the exception of a run base. You'll do great!
# posted by Blogger Sarah : March 7, 2008 3:21 PM
 
I am always miss the date of the event queen, when is this????

You can totally do it...and it is for a good cause, your health and St. Judes....you go girllllll!!!!

I'm so excited....for YOU~
# posted by Blogger Lily on the Road : March 7, 2008 4:12 PM
 
Too funny! NOw see if I could find an indoor try (NO DON"T LOOK) maybe, I would possibly consider it.

So exciting.
# posted by Blogger Moral Victories : March 7, 2008 4:13 PM
 
I don't have any advice for you but you can so do this! It is going to be fun! So exciting!!!
Plus such a great charity. That's who I raised money for my first marathon.
# posted by Blogger Jamie : March 7, 2008 4:14 PM
 
Oh, man! That's cool! Go for it!
# posted by Blogger Jenny : March 7, 2008 4:18 PM
 
You will do great and you will feel awesome, strong, and confident once you accomplish this!

I guess the gods heard you and now you have no excuses:)
# posted by Blogger shelley : March 7, 2008 4:24 PM
 
This tri was meant for YOU!! How funny that everything just lined up right for you. You are going to do great Nanc!! I am super excited for you to do this, and you get it done before I do my first. So tell me everything!!
# posted by Blogger Viv : March 7, 2008 4:29 PM
 
What are you gunna do?!?!

:-D

1.) Buy Total Immersion
2.) Get some Triathlete books from the library. Pick your fav. training plan (which can be as fun as picking out shoes if you really get into it)
3.) "Wow" us a little bit more :-)

You're amazing Nancy :-)!!!!
# posted by Blogger chia : March 7, 2008 4:35 PM
 
that is awesone Nancy.
# posted by Blogger DawnB : March 7, 2008 5:00 PM
 
I've never heard of an indoor tri - that's pretty interesting!! Have fun and good luck! When are you doing yours?
# posted by Blogger Kathryn : March 7, 2008 5:44 PM
 
It sounds like a great way to TRY a TRI.
# posted by Blogger Lisa - Slow & Steady : March 7, 2008 5:58 PM
 
Wow Nancy, gotta say i'm impressed at what you are going to do!!! I highly doubt i could complete a Tri at this stage of my running. So, you go girl!!! I'll be rooting for ya!!
Michelle
# posted by Blogger Michelle J : March 7, 2008 6:25 PM
 
You sound great.. So read all the advice and take what works for you.. And have a fun time.
# posted by Blogger Sunshine : March 7, 2008 7:31 PM
 
Yeah!!! You're going to be so hooked. If so, It's Lisa's fault. hehe.

Seriously, you'll be fine. I didn't train for my first one except some running. I did no bike/run combo and walked most of the 3 miler, but I didn't care. if you really like it, train for your next one. You're gonna do fantastic!!!!
# posted by Blogger Mendy : March 7, 2008 8:37 PM
 
Yay, Nancy! I'm proud of you and excited for you.
# posted by Blogger Betsy : March 7, 2008 9:04 PM
 
LMAO at your post! Good luck and have fun with it! I admire all you tri-ers.
# posted by Blogger Margo : March 8, 2008 10:39 AM
 
Just do it! :)

Here's a newbies tri training program. Check it out.

http://www.trinewbies.com/tno_HIM.asp

You can do this. Pigman is in Palo, Iowa in August. Commit yourself. No time like NOW!
# posted by Blogger Nikemom : March 8, 2008 11:18 AM
 
Sounds like so much fun. You'll totally love it. Good luck.
# posted by Blogger The Laminator : March 8, 2008 3:10 PM
 
Oh wow! I am so excited for you! If I were in the area I would do this one with you fo sho! :) I look forward to reading about your training and eventually race report! :)
# posted by Blogger teacherwoman : March 8, 2008 5:20 PM
 
How cool! You are totally going to set a PR. Go get 'em Nancy!
# posted by Blogger Bev : March 8, 2008 5:50 PM
 
Oh awesome! Good luck with this! I am sure you will do fantastic.
# posted by Blogger akshaye : March 8, 2008 10:57 PM
 
My goal is to show the rest of the "competitors" how to "participate" in style.

My tip - over the next few days, do a few short rides on the bike (maybe 20-30 minutes) and then jump off and do 5-15 minutes on the treadmill. A bike/run workout is called a "brick" for a reason - but your legs adapt pretty quickly and you will feel strong through that run.

And we are doing it just to have fun. we will crawl those 33 laps if we have to.
# posted by Blogger Amy@RunnersLounge : March 9, 2008 8:15 AM
 
omgomgomgomg that's awesome! My old gym used to do this but I never had the guts to try it. I have no doubt you're going to rock this!
# posted by Blogger kate : March 9, 2008 8:32 AM
 
AWESOME!!! I'm so proud. You'll do a great job, and I know you'll love it.
# posted by Blogger L*I*S*A : March 9, 2008 10:59 AM
 
Hi Nancy

I know I can't help you with this one because these Carter legs stay on dry ground... out of necessity. Seriously though, you are going to do just fine.. you are a runner first and foremost and that gives you a HUGE advantage over the Tri people.
# posted by Blogger bill carter : March 9, 2008 2:21 PM
 
WOWEE, Nancy! You are like my hero or something! While I keep thinking a tri might be fun to attempt...someday...that's nothing like actually signing up for one. You go, girl! :)
# posted by Blogger Moon : March 9, 2008 2:28 PM
 
I absolutely love the "participant" line. But don't worry, you will totally do great!!! I've been saying I wanted to do a tri for more than a year now, but still haven't gotten the courage/energy to actually sign up and train.
# posted by Blogger Laura : March 9, 2008 4:07 PM
 
Oh my word, you are funny! I love that you are a participant and not a competitor. You'll do great!
# posted by Blogger Andria : March 9, 2008 4:42 PM
 
WOW!!!! :-o You will be so happy when you complete this, you so can do it, and just finish girl my guess is you won't regret it!
# posted by Blogger Neese : March 9, 2008 4:44 PM
 
Ah . . . life is what happens when you are busy making other plans! You have to just roll with what life puts in front of you - and know that when the timing is right, the right experiences just lay down in front of you and say, "Here I am!" Congrats on this new goal and all the best for an awesome experience! I can't wait to read how it goes for you!
# posted by Blogger Brianna K. Grant : March 9, 2008 5:30 PM
 
woohoo! This is going to be awesome! I'm rooting for ya! =)
# posted by Blogger Sonia : March 9, 2008 5:55 PM
 
I agree--a brick/run would be a good thing for you so you can be used to the rubber legs you'll have after the bike...but you are SO ready for this. Hope it's a lot of fun!

Cranky
# posted by Blogger Crabby : March 9, 2008 6:56 PM
 
have you made a will yet? ;)
# posted by Blogger scott keeps running : March 9, 2008 7:31 PM
 
I wish you the best of luck-doing a tri is my next goal after I complete my marathon at the end of the year.
You can do it!!!!
# posted by Blogger PreFan1982 : March 9, 2008 8:56 PM
 
i'm a big fan of hyperventiallting into paper bags when this sort of omgwhatdidijustsignupfor sky-high heart-rate inducing stuff comes my way ... breathe. breathe. breathe. you. will. be. fine. go. nancy. go.
# posted by Blogger See Zanne Run : March 9, 2008 9:40 PM
 
That's awesome, Nancy -- I'm sure you'll do great!
# posted by Blogger Jeff : March 9, 2008 10:10 PM
 
Yay! That's awesome! You are going to love training for your tri... the cross training is such a great compliment to running. And yes... you can totally do this!!!!
# posted by Blogger Sherry : March 10, 2008 6:11 AM
 
Heck, yeah! Get busy livin'! Do you have something better than your first tri to do that day?!
# posted by Blogger Nitmos : March 10, 2008 9:17 AM
 
Very cool!! I know you can do it!!! I can't wait to read the race report.
# posted by Blogger jahowie : March 10, 2008 9:52 AM
 
Oh you'll do FINE. Just go and have fun. Can't wait to hear about your adventures with training!
# posted by Blogger Laura N : March 10, 2008 1:03 PM
 
Awwww...good luck! That's awesome that you are going to do this!! : )
# posted by Blogger Sarah : March 10, 2008 2:29 PM
 
I suggest you hire someone to do to for you. That's what I would do :)

Kidding. You'll do great, but I know nothing about tri-training so I can't help with any advice.
# posted by Blogger Jess : March 10, 2008 3:54 PM
 
Yahoo! This is awesome! You can totally do it!!!
# posted by Blogger My Life & Running : March 10, 2008 8:13 PM
 
Wow! You've gone from a "Non-runner" to being a triathlete. Pretty cool and way impressive. Go for it!
# posted by Blogger Shilingi-Moja : March 11, 2008 7:12 PM
 
Awesome way to sign up. That is how I did my first (so far only) tri.
# posted by Blogger Dan Seifring : March 14, 2008 12:25 PM
 
Post a Comment





<< Home

Subscribe to Posts [Atom]