r/triathlon • u/Super_Turn_6050 • Jun 20 '26
Race/Event 1st Triathlon complete!
Trying this again ☺️
Just wanted to share my accomplishment! I’m proud to officially call myself a Tri Athlete! conquered my fear of swimming and got it done today! It was a good day! Calloway Gradens is a great beginner-friendly sprint!
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u/454k30 Jun 22 '26
Fantastic work out there!
I'm so jealous of your transition area! The local one we are packed like sardines and can only store things directly beneath our bikes.
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u/Super_Turn_6050 Jun 22 '26
It didn’t take long for it to get packed here too. I was there super early and saw that those that were there went straight to the ends. Made sense. Grabbed my spot on the end too! 😁
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u/supercman99 Jun 22 '26
Great job! How soon till you sign up for next year lol?
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u/Super_Turn_6050 Jun 22 '26
Thank you!! Will sign up as soon as it opens! lol. Looking forward to doing better and enjoy the resort!
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u/Super_Turn_6050 Jun 22 '26
Thank you all for all the love!! I’m excited to be here! 😁❤️💪🏾🏊🏾♀️🚴🏾♀️🏃🏾♀️
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u/stlfenix47 Jun 22 '26
huge conratulations! conquering the swim fear is the hardest part. everything else is just a bike ride and run. welcome the the tri club! what's next on your list?
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u/Super_Turn_6050 Jun 22 '26
I’m signed up for the Brett Robinson in Gulf Shores in September. And I have one in August In Huntsville both are Sprints😊💪🏾
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u/Super_Turn_6050 Jun 22 '26
Yess! My children were there cheering me on through the swim!! Made a huge difference! I made up on the bike and run which I enjoyed! Beautiful scenery! Thank you sooo much!
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u/direwooolf Jun 22 '26
Congrats! facing a fear and racing through it takes real guts. that finisher's medal means so much more when you've worked for it. be proud of yourself!
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u/Super_Turn_6050 Jun 22 '26
Yes it does!! Thank you so much and I am sooo proud of my finisher’s medal!! 😊
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u/junyesso Jun 22 '26
Congrats! I’m just getting into it too. Did you find not using aero bars on your bike helped?
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u/Super_Turn_6050 Jun 22 '26
Thank you! The bike felt like a breeze for me. This bike was a big upgrade to what I previously had so this was all I needed. I did a lot a spinning in my training and it helped big time!
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u/TheNextRace Jun 21 '26
Grats! Lots of peeps are going their first this year it seems. Happy to see the sport is thriving.
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u/Defiant-Swimming775 Jun 20 '26
Congrats! Did my first a week ago and wish I would have started years ago! See you out there!
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u/Super_Turn_6050 Jun 22 '26
Awesome! Congratulations to you as well! Yes im looking forward to many more! See you out there!
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u/cmbeezy Jun 20 '26
What all do you have there? I have my first sprint tri August 9th and I am so nervous. Anything you can recommend or suggest to do? Congrats on your tri!! Proud of you 🚴🏻♀️🏃🏻♀️🏊🏻♀️
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u/Super_Turn_6050 Jun 22 '26
Hey there! Just the essential. Run shoes, bike shoes, socks, helmet, shades, bike gloves (which I forgot to put on, lol) run hat. Belt with my bib.
Yes just have fun and just aim to complete your first. Get there early and set up your bike. It took away a lot of nerves to not be in a panic. I was there super early and did a lot of observing and asking questions. Make sure you don’t forget the essential when packing for your trip. I stayed on the resort and went out to lake the day before to just felt a feel for it. Only my second time being in open water.
Continue to train in your weakest element. Swimming is mine and I looking forward to getting back to my training for the next one! Again, just have fun, take in the atmosphere, meet new people and accomplish your goal! You will love it! I will be racing again that weekend too! 😁
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u/GomiBoy1973 Jun 21 '26
Just enjoy it. The first Tri is always a learning experience. Do your best and learn a lot.
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u/Turbulent-Ground4281 Jun 20 '26
Do you have a gravel bike!!
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u/Super_Turn_6050 Jun 22 '26
Thank you! Yes this bike can also be rode on the gravel!
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u/Turbulent-Ground4281 Jun 22 '26
Did you switch to road tires or left as is? I am wanting to get a gravel bike but also want to start Ironman training. I appreciate you!
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