Yesterday I entered and completed hopefully the first of many triathlons. Team Magic runs a fantastic event on Memorial Day called the GJCC Memorial Day Triathlon. This is what's called a sprint distance triathlon, meaning all the distances are pretty short. This particular race included a 200m swim, an 8.5mi bike, and a 2mi run. My goal was to complete the race in under 60 minutes, and my official time ended up being 53:59. I'm thrilled with that! Here's how my times broke down (T1 and T2 are the different "transition times" - the time it takes for me to switch from 1 event to the other):
Swim - 3:27
T1 - 2;51
Bike - 30:39
T2 - 1:47
Run - 17:04
I actually ended up placing 4th in my age group (Beginners ages 30-34) and had I registered for the Clydesdale division (men over 200lbs) I would have placed 2nd. So all in all, I was very happy with how the race turned out and spent a good amount of time yesterday online looking for the next one. My ultimate goal is to complete a full Ironman race (2.5mi swim, 112mi bike, 26.2mi run), but that's not going to happen this season. Although I'm eyeing a 1/2 Ironman the end of September... I'll keep you posted.
A big shout out to Randy, Ken, and Spence - they were my tri buddies for the day and all did fantastic as well. We're already planning on doing the race next year - want to join us?
wow! indeed, very cool Jeremy, how are you? we miss you anyways, congratulations and i wish you all the best!
Posted by: Nursing apparel | May 27, 2010 at 09:45 PM
Hey, way to go Jeremy!! I miss all the excitement from when Warren used to run. So cool you're able to participate in such an exciting event!!
Posted by: Sara Thiessen | June 09, 2009 at 04:30 PM
You could TOTALLY do it, Fidi! In fact, why don't you just plan on joining me next year at this same event. :) Nothing to it!
Posted by: Jeremy | May 28, 2009 at 09:17 AM
Hey Jeremy,
I've never heard of a sprint triathlon. Those look like distances I could actually do! Haha..way to go buddy.
Posted by: Fidi | May 27, 2009 at 10:11 PM
congrats!
never would have thought you'd be a clysedale though.
Posted by: kaitlyn tillman | May 27, 2009 at 08:53 PM
Way to go Jeremy!! Keep it up!!
Posted by: Mariah | May 26, 2009 at 12:49 PM
I've done a couple sprint triathlons, too. Quite fun.
I guess it's too late to get ready for the one in my area this year (about a month away). Next year I'll have to start training for it.
As much fun as I have, there is no way I am going for a full Ironman. I'm not insane. :)
Posted by: Carstairs38 | May 26, 2009 at 12:33 PM
Very cool Jeremy. I wish I could get myself motivated to get back into a regular fitness routine. Here's to more events like this.
Posted by: Russ | May 26, 2009 at 10:57 AM