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Just completed my first Triathlon....

by Paul Barrs
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Hi folks -

Just completed my first triathlon this past weekend !

For me, it was the end of a 5-year goal to get healthy again and start getting fit - too much time behind the computer doesn't make much for a healthy life -

Wasn't one of those super big ones (like the iron-man!), but was a great starter.


(That's me in the middle)

Just wondering, does anyone else run Triathlon's?

Paul
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    Congrats Paul.
    I (semi) know what a long journey its been.
    Now looking forward to you doing it again!
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  • Profile picture of the author Audrey Harvey
    Well done Paul. I volunteered at a triathlon once, and it looks like a ton of fun. I'm not a strong swimmer though so I'm sticking to half marathons and trail runs. I'd love to do a long trail event that included some overnight running but I'm sure I'd end up lost in the Glasshouse Mountains or something.
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    Originally Posted by Paul Barrs View Post

    Hi folks -

    Just completed my first triathlon this past weekend !

    For me, it was the end of a 5-year goal to get healthy again and start getting fit - too much time behind the computer doesn't make much for a healthy life -

    Wasn't one of those super big ones (like the iron-man!), but was a great starter.


    (That's me in the middle)

    Just wondering, does anyone else run Triathlon's?

    Paul

    Awesomeness. ^^

    Yep-- in my opinion, one of the few true sports.
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      Originally Posted by SunilTanna View Post

      Congratulations.

      I do all the bits, but separately.

      I thought about doing triathlons, but I enjoy doing assault courses too much. Like this one.
      Looks awesome Sunil -

      Originally Posted by Audrey Harvey View Post

      Well done Paul. I volunteered at a triathlon once, and it looks like a ton of fun. I'm not a strong swimmer though so I'm sticking to half marathons and trail runs. I'd love to do a long trail event that included some overnight running but I'm sure I'd end up lost in the Glasshouse Mountains or something.
      Audrey, how about Tough Mudder? That's going to be on the coast this year... seeing if I can fit it in

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    Originally Posted by Paul Barrs View Post


    Just wondering, does anyone else run Triathlon's?

    Paul
    only if someone is chasing me

    well done!
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  • Profile picture of the author Dennis Gaskill
    Congrats Paul!

    I just did a triathlon of sorts today. I shoveled snow, went down to the mancave to watch the Superbowl (and climbed the steps when it was over), and I put my feet up on my desk.

    Whew! What a workout.
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      Originally Posted by Dennis Gaskill View Post

      Congrats Paul!

      I just did a triathlon of sorts today. I shoveled snow, went down to the mancave to watch the Superbowl (and climbed the steps when it was over), and I put my feet up on my desk.

      Whew! What a workout.
      A tough life out there now days... what is one to do?
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    • Profile picture of the author Paul Barrs
      Originally Posted by Dennis Gaskill View Post

      Congrats Paul!

      I just did a triathlon of sorts today. I shoveled snow, went down to the mancave to watch the Superbowl (and climbed the steps when it was over), and I put my feet up on my desk.

      Whew! What a workout.
      Looking at my picture... and think about you shoveling snow, LOL - yep, it's SUMMER here in Australia
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  • Profile picture of the author MikeAmbrosio
    Congratulations Paul!

    A triathlon is on my list for this year, or next. I'll be running a half marathon (or two), but the challenge for me is the swimming. Not a lot of options for swimming around me to get some practice time in...

    Was supposed to do a tough mudder, but the one nearest me this year is being held when I am away on vacation...

    Congrats again!
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