Girlfriends & The Dudes Triathlon|Vancouver, Washington 98660|Sunday, July 19, 2009 @ 9:00 AM

Girlfriends & The Dudes Triathlon|Vancouver, Washington 98660|Sunday, July 19, 2009 @ 9:00 AM

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Mock Triathlon Vancouver Lake

I swam the mock triathlon swim without wet suit! If you follow me on Twitter you know I was nervous and considering just doing the bike/run as training and skipping the swim but once I got there I knew that wasn't going to happen. It wouldn't have felt complete. The water was warm, much warmer than the pool I train in. I didn't freak out over the open water. It was so much fun, can't wait to do another one. I'm signing up for the Girlfriends and the Dudes Triathlon today!

Things I learned at the Mock Triathlon:

1. I can do it!
2. Sometimes wetsuits aren't necessary and not wearing one sure makes the transition from swim to bike go faster.
3. Sunscreen, apply spray-on sunscreen in at each transition.
4. Don't wear a dark hat during run, it was HOT! Go with a lighter color.
   
5. I need a new bike. My old mountain bike with the new road tires is not going to cut it. I need something sleek, fast, and preferably pink.
6. I CAN DO IT!!!!!!!!!!!!

Portland Triathlon Club is an awesome group.Thanks for making this such a great triathlon for a first timer. Also, thanks to Sherri and the Northwest Personal Training Triathlon group for all of the encouragement and support. A very special thanks to Monica and Michelle my new friends who also swam sans wetsuit. Way to go girls!!

If you have any suggestions for bikes I should consider I'd love to hear them.