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Triathlon: Gear

By kate on September 13th, 1999

The stuff I used
 
Pre-race:
Sweats
Sweatshirt
Sandals
Socks
Extra inhaler
Fans with cameras
PowerBars (2)
Banana
Water bottle
 
Worn/used in race:

Speedo swimsuit
Nose clip
Ear plugs
Goggles
Swim cap
Hair clips/elastic
Label pinned to swimsuit with race number
Label for bike with race number
Label for helmet with race number
Label to wear with race number
Towel
Soccer/running shorts
Sports bra
Tank top
Socks
Running shoes
Bike
Bike’s water bottle, full
Inhaler
Chapstick
Sunglasses
Cap

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Triathlon: The Cost

By kate on September 13th, 1999

What I Bought
I didn’t really expect to buy anything for the triathlon, since I already owned a bike, a swim suit, and exercise clothes and shoes. But as I started training, I realized that some items would make my life easier. This is a list of all the triathlon-related expenditures I made.

 
Entry fee
$50.00

 
Bike computer
$20.00

 
Handlebar bag
$55.00

 
Swim […]

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Triathlon: Reflections on the Experience

By kate on September 13th, 1999

I gained both skill and endurance from my training, as well as enhanced muscle tone (my weight didn’t change). In the course of training, I swam 7.4 miles (11.8K), ran 40.7 miles (65.5K), and biked 156.5 miles (251.9K). That works out to an average of 15 triathlons (not counting the actual race)! I spent $257.08 […]

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Triathlon: Race Day

By kate on September 12th, 1999

 
The morning of the triathlon dawned cloudless and beautiful. My headache was gone. Having laid everything out carefully the night before, there wasn’t much to do in the morning except get dressed and eat my breakfast of a banana and two PowerBars. I carpooled with Steve, my boyfriend, and my friend Zach drove his Pathfinder […]

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Triathlon: The Night Before

By kate on September 11th, 1999

It is ten p.m. the night before the triathlon and I really don’t feel nervous or excited. I’ve been too wrapped up in the details to really think about the race.
 
I’ve been sick all week - so sick that I went home early from work every day. I was very worried that I’d be […]

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Triathlon: Tapering

By kate on September 8th, 1999

Current totals:

Other:

Running
40.7 mi / 65.51 K

Hiking
8 mi / 12.87 K

Biking
156.5 mi / 251.86 K

Canoeing
40 minutes

Swimming
7.4 mi / 11.84 K

Soccer
10 games

 
A Week from the Triathlon
 
I feel fairly ready for the triathlon at this point. I ran and swam a total of 11.8 and 2.8 miles, respectively, on my trip, and by the end could do the […]

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Triathlon: On Vacation (But Not From Training)

By kate on August 30th, 1999

The first challenge in Greece was determining the correct distances to run and swim. The first day, I swam in the pool what I thought was less than I should have, only to find out later it was just the right amount when I got the measurements of the pool. I swam that again the […]

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Triathlon: Off the Wagon

By kate on August 24th, 1999

The lost week
 
I’m embarrassed to admit I skipped a whole week of training. Sure, I have excuses - sore from soccer, busy weekend, packing for trip, traveling - but really I just got out of the habit. It’s such a mental obstacle to be out of the habit like that. I think physical obstacles are […]

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Triathlon: Apathy

By kate on August 16th, 1999

Current totals:

Other:

Running
28.9 mi / 46.51 K

Hiking
8 mi / 12.87 K

Biking
151.8 mi / 244.30 K

Canoeing
40 minutes

Swimming
4.6 mi / 7.37 K

Soccer
9 games

 
Somewhere in the past week or so, my excitement about doing a triathlon has waned. It’s now a real willpower issue to keep going, although I’m doing okay. For a long time, I was […]

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Triathlon: First Lake Swim

By kate on August 9th, 1999

Current totals:
 
Other:

Running
25.9 mi / 41.68 K
 
Hiking
8 mi / 12.87 K

Biking
143.3 mi / 230.62 K
 
Canoeing
40 minutes

Swimming
4.1 mi / 6.60 K
 
Soccer
7 games

 
I Suck
 
Last Saturday, I decided to get it over with and do my first open-water lake swim. (Previously, I had only trained in a pool.) My expectations for the experience were pretty low. I still have […]

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Triathlon: Sixth Week Review

By kate on August 5th, 1999

Current totals:
 
Other:

Running
23.4 mi / 37.66 K
 
Hiking
8 mi / 12.87 K

Biking
128.2 mi / 206.32 K
 
Canoeing
40 minutes

Swimming
3.3 mi / 5.38 K
 
Soccer
6 games

 
Equipment trouble and brain training
 
I had a very frightening experience last week. I went swimming with a brand-new pair of goggles, and when I got out of the pool, one of my eyes had hazy vision! […]

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Triathlon: Fourth Week Review

By kate on July 22nd, 1999

Current totals:
 
Other:

Running
14.4 mi / 23.17 K
 
Hiking
8 mi / 12.87 K

Biking
95.3 mi / 153.37 K
 
Canoeing
40 minutes

Swimming
2.0 mi / 3.22 K
 
Soccer
5 games

 
The big bike ride last weekend ended up to be 33.2 miles. We only rode one way, because my knees started to be sore. However, it was still a nice, long ride, and the rest of […]

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Triathlon: Change of Plans

By kate on July 16th, 1999

 
You can imagine how disappointing it was to receive this letter. I made a personal commitment to work toward this goal, I put a lot of energy into documenting my experiences, and then I find out I can’t participate.
 
Don’t worry, though. All is not lost. I’m trying to get in touch with the Danskin people […]

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Triathlon: Third Week Review

By kate on July 16th, 1999

Current totals:

Other:

Running
14.4 mi / 23.17 K

Hiking
7 mi / 11.27 K

Biking
54.8 mi / 88.19 K

Canoeing
40 minutes

Swimming
1.59 mi / 2.56 K

Soccer
4 games

 
When I started training for this triathlon, I expected my performance, endurance, and enjoyment to have a steady upward trajectory. Maybe not a steep slope, but moving consistently upward, anyway. As it turns out, my progress […]

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Triathlon: I Look Like a Bug

By kate on July 14th, 1999

Current totals:

Other:

Running
10.6 miles

Hiking
7 miles

Biking
51.1 miles

Canoeing
40 minutes

Swimming
6425 feet

Soccer
3 games

 
Yesterday, I finally got a swim cap (those of you who know me won’t be surprised to hear that it’s black, to match my swimsuit), and headed to the pool again with my head securely waterproofed. I never realized swimmers wear so much on their heads - swim […]

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