Hi all. Found the forum over the weekend and I look forward to spending some time with a cup of coffee looking it over. I am 45 and have participated in triathlons since 1989. I generally don’t do sprints but there was time I did the Hooters Man Tri just for the t-shirt. I enjoy Olympic distance races the most but truly like Half Irons as well. I have also dabbled in a couple of off road tri’s and adventure races.
Performance wise, I have come semi-close to placing in my age group but that was a race in Columbia SC where they were giving awards 5 deep and I almost got close enough to trip a guy in front of me. One day, (probably when I am the only one in my age group) I hope to place and bring home the hardware but before that I want to complete an IronMan.
To those just starting I say hang in there and don’t forget to enjoy yourself. To those finishing ahead of me keep the hammer down because I like a good chase.
Peace, cheers and be safe out there.
Hey Gregg - Welcome...
Have you registered for an IM for 2006?
There are a lot of us prepping for our first IM here.
RV,
I am considering a IM in Florida in 2006 but more likely it will be 2007. When the time comes or should I say when I get the time the race I will do first will be the the Great Floridian held in Clermont.
[QUOTE=Gregg]RV,
I am considering a IM in Florida in 2006 but more likely it will be 2007. When the time comes or should I say when I get the time the race I will do first will be the the Great Floridian held in Clermont.[/QUOTE]
Ya, life has a way of intruding on training time!
Se
what part of the se are you from gregg
NE Atl, Suwanee
I stay close to the Suwanee area. Road rides head north through Buford, Hall Cty and beyond. April through the summer we have a small group that does open water swims, trail runs and rides starting at Buford Dam park.
How about you?
SE in Douglas, GA
one hour north of valdosta ga. I lived in SC all my life some in Clemosn sc. Some in Charleston sc. Both very nice places to run and ride in. Saw you mentioned columbia didn't know if that was where you lived at.
Hey Gregg,
Welcome to the board! I live in North Atlanta (Woodstock/Kennesaw area) and we are getting together a group to start a new Tri club in Atlanta. Let me know if you are interested! Train Safe.