Friday is here! Looking forward to a weekend of running (St. Pat’s Double), yoga, relaxing, catching up on blogs and comments, and House of Cards Season 3. Today I am linking up with Mar, Courtney, and Cynthia and as the title suggests, I signed up for a triathlon!
Image: Quantico Tri
1. The Distance
Hosted at the Marine Corps Base Quantico this third year event is a sprint triathlon consisting of:
- 750 meter open water swim
- 10 mile bike
- 5K run
2. The Swim
I was a swimmer growing up, so fortunately this portion of the tri does not intimidate me… I just need to get back into the pool (which is why I’ve incorporated swimming into my monthly goals, but no success so far).
3. The Bike
I think this will be the weakest leg for me. While I do attend cycling classes I have not been on my road bike in a couple of years. It is sitting in my room with flat tires…oops!
4. The Run
5K…no problem, but then again….I may feel differently after a few brick workouts this spring/summer.
5. The Training
The Quantico Tri will be held in August, which means it will overlap with marathon training. Given the distance, I think I should be okay with training as long as I bike and swim on cross training days.
I’ve been tracking this event for a couple of years (since it started), so I am really looking forward to documenting it here on (Swim, Bike) Run Jenny (Swim, Bike) Run.
Anyone else signing up for the Quantico Tri or another?
Is a triathlon on your bucket list?
Coco (@Got2Run4Me)
February 27, 2015Wow! So cool! For me, it’s the swimming that keeps me from wanted to do a Tri.
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March 2, 2015Thanks Coco! Interestingly, when I attended a tri class a few years ago they said if you were a strong swimmer, it helped, but it was the bike/run legs where you have more “time to work with/improve” in terms of racing/personal bests.
Jennifer @ Running on Lentils
February 27, 2015That is very exciting! I have never done a tri. Because of a bad childhood experience with the movie Jaws, I probably will never do a tri, but I do admit that I love hearing tri training and race recaps. So, I will enjoy the experience vicariously through you. 🙂 Happy Friday!
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March 2, 2015Thanks Jenn! Yikes…. I did not like the opening scene in Jaws (with the water). I still turn away in certain parts.
Mindy @ Road Runner Girl
February 27, 2015How exciting!!! Can’t wait to follow your training!
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March 2, 2015Thanks Mindy!
Kristina @ Blog About Running
February 27, 2015I’m so excited for you! I’ve had my eye on a sprint tri in Naples for a couple of years; it’s on my bucket list! Watching you complete your training and the race this summer will be so cool!
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March 2, 2015Very cool! So jealous that FL and CA have so many tri options 🙂
Stacey
February 27, 2015THIS IS AWESOME! You will love it and it absolutely ensures you will get cross training in during your marathon training 🙂 Good luck!!
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March 2, 2015Thanks Stacey! I ‘ll need to re-read some of your older posts.
Tara @ Running 'N' Reading
February 27, 2015Jenny, this is super exciting news! I know you’re going to do great! Well, that flat tire is a little worrisome – ha! 😉 My husband completed his first sprint-tri last year and now he’s training for some other ones coming up in early -late summer; it’s been exciting to watch! I’m not sure I’ll be doing a tri anytime soon, but maybe one day… Thanks so much for sharing your great news and I’m DYING to start watching House of Cards – GAH!!! Have a great weekend!
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March 2, 2015Thanks Tara! Oh I think I recall you writing about J’s sprint. I am sure you are the best supporter 🙂 Ahhhh can’t wait to read about your marathon!!
Kathryn @ Dancing to Running
February 27, 2015So exciting! The swim portion is definitely what keeps me from signing up for a triathlon.
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March 2, 2015Thanks Kathryn. That seems to be the consensus; good news for stronger bikers/runners it is those legs where they can make the most gains (since the swim is typically shorter).
Nathasha
February 27, 2015Wow, that’s awesome!! I’m excited for you! Looking forward to reading how the training goes. You totally got this!! A triathlon is not on my bucket list, by the way. 🙂 But I do want to start biking more. Will need to get a bike first…
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March 2, 2015Thanks Nathasha! Haha…. good to know before I say…sign up for this with me!
Chaitali
February 27, 2015so exciting! The swim is definitely intimidating time. I look forward to reading about your training. And I’ll look for you at the double on Sunday 🙂
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March 2, 2015Thanks Chaitali! I hope your TM run went well.
Ck
February 27, 2015Congrats Jenny! That is so exciting. There is a great open water swim group at national harbor that meets on Thursdays- great way to practice OW swimming. Welcome
To the tri club!
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March 2, 2015That is good to know. I’ll have to put it down in my notebook.
brittney @ corral b
February 27, 2015how exciting! i definitely want to do a triathlon someday, but like you feel nervous about the bike. i don’t even own a bike anymore, actually! i’m hoping to get one for christmas so i can do some sprint distances next year. looking forward to following along with your training!
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March 2, 2015Thanks Britney. A bike for Christmas is a good idea.
Jill
February 27, 2015Ahh that’s awesome! I’ve always wanted to do a triathlon! The swim would be the hardest part for me for sure. What an exciting event to look forward to 😉
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March 2, 2015Thanks Jill! I could see why swimming is (informally) voted as the hardest leg; I would only swim in lake/river/pool tris, I don’t think I could do ocean swimming.
Courtney @ Eat Pray Run DC
February 27, 2015i think i’m going to be doing ladies choice 🙂 so excited for our tri’s this summer!! let’s swim together 🙂
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March 2, 2015Excellent, very excited for you! Yes, I would agree we should swim together. Knowing a friend is going will make me go 🙂 Which pool would you go to? Is there a new one by Cap Hill?
Jess
February 27, 2015Awesome! I can’t wait to hear about your triathlon training experiences. I’m not sure I will ever do a tri since I don’t know how to swim (though I’m planning to take lessons soon), but it sounds like an great blend of endurance sports!
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March 2, 2015Thanks Jess! Way to go on taking lessons. In addition to running, so jealous of the number of tris that you will have in Cali.
HJ
February 27, 2015Jenny- Your blog looks awesome! Love it. I am on the LUNA Chix Tri team, come out and bike with us, come April we will do monthly rides out of Tri360. Great group of ladies and there is a TON of triathlon knowledge to be had. Great goal!
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March 2, 2015Thanks HJ! That is good to know. Is there an email list or facebook group I should subscribe to?
lacey@fairytalesandfitness.com
February 27, 2015Completing a trialthlon is definitely on my bucket list. I need to get a real bike rather than a beach cruise I have though..ha. Goodluck in your training.
P.s. I was happy to be able to comment on your page today:) I had trouble when it was under Tumblr.
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March 2, 2015Thanks! Beach cruisers are cute 🙂 At the sprint tri I participated a few years ago, I saw a few people use the DC Bike Share Rentals, which are rather large and heavy haha. Yayyy for commenting!
Sharon
February 27, 2015Way to go on signing up for a triathlon!! That’s great that you were a swimmer growing up as that is my major weakness. I hope to do a tri some day but I really need to work on swimming. I’m not even sure I can go a whole length of the pool! I do hope to work on swimming more this summer!
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March 2, 2015Thanks Sharon. I think you can definitely do it, you seem like an all around amazing athlete. I am sure you will pick up swimming right away.
Tracy
February 27, 2015I’m so excited for you!!! Being comfortable with the swim is a huge advantage, as that’s the part that usually freaks people out the most. The bike is my weakest leg too…from experience, you’ll probably get passed a lot by people on fancy bikes but as long as you’re not in it to win it, you’ll be okay 😉 You definitely got it on the run, but brick workouts are key! Your legs will feel like straight up jello the first few times but you’ll get used to it. With all the running and cross training you’ll be doing for marathon training, I think you’ll find that you’ll be more than prepared for a sprint. They’re the most fun distance anyway! I can’t wait to hear more about your training!
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March 2, 2015Thanks for the advice Tracy! Haha I am definitely not in it to win it 🙂 Will be fun to use this to mix up the week a bit.
Larissa
February 27, 2015FUN! I definitely want to do a sprint tri one day. Maybe this one next year as I live in DC too.
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March 2, 2015Nice! Fun to “meet” another DC person!
Pam and Christine
February 27, 2015Super impressed that you signed up for a triathlon. I am chicken of biking outside after going over the front handlebars as a kid. It will be fun following your training.
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March 2, 2015Thank you! That must have been very traumatizing to go over the front handlebars. Looking forward to mixing up my cross training.
Axel (@ Iron Rogue)
February 27, 2015Apologies in advance, but I do this every time I find somebody entering the world of triathlon….
ONE OF US! ONE OF US!
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March 2, 2015Yay! Thanks! Now I have a new blog to follow!
Ali @ Hit the Ground Running
February 27, 2015This sounds fun! I can’t swim and I don’t really like biking, so a tri isn’t in my future. I have such respect for athletes who can conquer triathlons!
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March 2, 2015Looking forward to it – will be a nice change in terms of cross training during the summer. Biking will probably be my weakest link
Sherry
February 28, 2015Awesome! That’s exciting! Looking forward to reading about it!
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March 2, 2015Thanks Sherry!
Molly @alsoranagain
February 28, 2015Yay! I’m so excited for you. Completing a triathlon will be a major accomplishment. I’ve never even trained for one–I’m a terrible swimmer and scared of bikes–so I stick to running, only.
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March 2, 2015Thanks Molly – would be a good way to cross train if I get it right. I really want to get back into the water.
Lindsey
February 28, 2015Ahhh this is awesome! I can’t wait to read about your training adventures!
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March 2, 2015Thanks Lindsey!
cheryl
February 28, 2015I’m training for my 123rd tri (Olympic distance) that will be in May. But I have been “doing” tris since 1982, so I’ve had a lot of time to practice….haha. I love swimming….especially the swim from Alcatraz to San Fran!
Run Jenny Run
March 2, 2015Cheryl that is an amazing accomplishment, congratulations on #123. Wow, would love to read more about the Alcatraz swim, I heard its cold!
Jenn
February 28, 2015That’s amazing. You are going to do great!
The idea of a trip appeals to me, but I don’t think it’s every going to happen. I’m terrified of open water swimming in the ocean (which is how tris usually are in my neck of the woods) and I’m not a great cyclist.
Can’t wait to read about your training and race!
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March 2, 2015Eeeks… I don’t think I would do a tri if the swim portion is in the ocean. I think I am fine with (calm) rivers, lakes and pools. I am not a fan of salt or jelly fish 🙂 Thanks for stopping by!
Deborah @ Confessions of a Mother Runner
March 1, 2015I think I am going to do this one too! Probably sign up this week. I am doing the Reston Sprint end of May. I am thinking of doing that tune up mini tri in Manassas in a few weeks just to practice.
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March 2, 2015Yes!! Can’t wait to “virtually train” together 🙂
Abby @ BackAtSquareZero
March 2, 2015So awesome. I cannot wait to hear how it all goes.
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March 2, 2015Thanks Abby! Excited to mix it up a bit.
Lara @ Uptite Mamas
March 2, 2015I can’t imagine trying to fit in all the training for a tri into my schedule. It’s hard enough to get running in. I am super impressed with anyone that can!! Awesome!!
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March 2, 2015Thanks Lara!
Cynthia @ You Signed Up For WHAT?!
March 6, 2015I’m so excited about this! Can’t wait to hear all about it as it gets closer.
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