I may have mentioned that, due to a little bit of peer pressure, I'm planning on doing the Chisago Lakes Sprint Tri in July. The thought of doing a triathlon is a teensy bit terrifying for me, so when I saw that one of our local (and by local, I mean within an hour - that's what happens when you live in the boonies) hospitals was doing a Triathlon 101 class AND giving a discount to Chisago, I was all over it.
Last night was the class, and it definitely got me pumped up for the tri. Most of the information was stuff I already basically knew from reading blogs (thanks to all you smarty pants!), but it was reassuring to be in a room with other people who have no clue what they are doing. So now I am really looking forward to the triathlon and trying to figure out how I am going to get my butt in the pool. Must learn to swim NOW.
I also had a little happy surprise yesterday. While waiting for our taxes to get done, my hubby and I stopped into one of the big sports stores in the Twin Cities. I was thrilled to find my favorite Saucony shoes on sale for $50. That is so cheap! I picked those babies right up. I love the first run in the cushiony goodness of new shoes. My happiness was only somewhat dulled when I looked down and realized that the dress pants I was wearing had ripped and my entire ass was exposed for the world to see. Next stop: new pants.
17 comments:
That is a great deal!
Tri 101 classes are great; my teams does them and I know that it really helped me for my first one! Just enjoy it :)
Is there anything better (purchase wise) than find YOUR shoes for dirt cheap? I think not!
Hi Heather,
God, I really wish that I could swim better because I would be so tempted to jump on the Tri train like you!! It is nice to see you excited about it...you are going to do so good:)
Funny about the pants:)
I'm with Julie, if I was a stronger swimmer I would love to do a tri!
Awesome deal on your shoes!
LOL!! Maybe you'll find a great deal on new pants too!!!
Awesome on the tri class and cheap shoes - double yay!
Way to go on a great shoe deal! How the heck did you rip your pants?!?!?! :)
You are certainly a go getter. Marathon in May, Tri in July, what next?
Sounds like fun.
there is nothing better than finding "YOUR SHOES" on Sale. It's like runner's xmas, for sure. :D
Yay! Nothing like your favorite running shoes on sale!
You gutsy girl, for trying the tri...I am terrified of the swimming portion too! All the best...I am sure you will be a proper triathlete soon.
I'm bummed I couldnt join you for the class...I'm also in need of some Tri101!!! good for you doing the class and planning your training for the Tri get in that pool!! - D
Ooops, sorry about the pants. Nice score with the shoes, though. Congrats on your forray into tris. I bet you will love them!
OMG, that is too funny on your pants. :) Sorry to laugh at your expense!!
I wear Saucony too! Have for YEARS...love 'em!!!
Glad the class boosted your confidence--you triathlete you!!
Wow! A tri! I bow down to you! I don't think I will ever tackle one of those, and when I say ever, I really mean NEVER!
Yay for new shoes! Ugh - sorry about the pants!
What a score on the shoes!! Good luck with the training.
Hi Heather,
I got my e-mail this morning....I am running Grandma's Half!!!! Woo hoo!! Let me know when you find out:)
peer pressure ... just say no.
lol ... ripped pants! Hilarious
I so admire you for taking the plunge! One of these years I'll bite the bullet.
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