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24-Hour Fitness Sprint Triathlon

Today, I ran my first competitive Triathlon. It was a 1/4 mile swim in the pool, 10 mile bike on the electronic bikes upstairs, and a 5 km Run around Provo/Orem. Coincidentally, this was also the first annual 24-hour Fitness Triathlon and it was a privilege to be a part of it.

Paul Dixon was there to support me and take pictures for the swim and bike portions. What a guy! Here are some of the fabulous shots that he took:

Pre-race Glam shot (Matt Harrison was signed up to be #18 but he never showed)


I started off slow and didn't flip turn to save energy over saving time but I still was the fastest swimmer...


I rotated between freestyle and backstroke so that I could keep track of my laps


Biking was the hardest for me; I've got to work on my hammies.


Just before the run...



The race was great fun. I finished 5th out of 24 overall with a time of 1-hour flat! Some of these athletes were "the real deal" with wet suits and everything. I, on the other hand, was the only one to take his sweet time to towel off and change in the locker room. I probably lost 5 minutes there.

Bottom line, anyone can do this and I recommend it to everyone.

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Listening to: Eiffel 65 - Blue (Da Ba Dee)

Comments

  1. HeatherSun May 25, 10:44:00 AM MDT

    anyone? psh-aww right. You're a stud. Congratulations. Next time, don't towel off and you'll come in first. I'm so proud of you. Call me!

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  2. Stefanie ElyseMon May 26, 12:59:00 AM MDT

    Bryan. You CRACK me up! Way to go bud! I wish I could do that... Of course you were the fastest swimmer, and I'm so glad to hear you changed in the locker room. Your new shoes are sweet-as.

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  3. HeatherMon May 26, 08:51:00 AM MDT

    Sweet-what? Stef . . . .

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  4. Julie TMon May 26, 11:13:00 PM MDT

    Sweet-as. Even I knew that. Congrats, Bryan! Way to keep that bod in shape! And kudos to Paul for the studly poses and action shots. That one of the backstroke could be in a magazine!

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  5. NoelleTue May 27, 07:46:00 AM MDT

    Congrats Bryan--sounds like fun. I think I might possibly enjoy that, but only after significant training.

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