#myfirsttri

[marcostriathlondiary]

Part 2: Bike Drop off and Shake up Run

One horrible night later and the self-doubt was ever present like a nagging headache. Realizing that my love handles were not allowing me to fit my wetsuit did not help my case. Something about having the option to use the wetsuit has always giving me peace. I know, I know even if I don’t use it. At this point with all the nerves, keeping a mental note of what to pack was a non-starter. I saw a good recommendation on the group chat and I thought it was clever.  Just lay out all the contents of the transition bag and take pictures so that you can review it later. It's simple and that why it's perfect. I'm not going to lie, leaving the transition bags felt like leaving a part of me. Obviously, I had to take one last peak into the bag to assure myself that nothing fell of the tightly closed bag from the house to transition. One kiss good bye and we are off. I headed out for a short shakeup bike and run. I did not dare to venture too far on the bike.  It just took a few trips up and down the street to get a sweat going. The main goal for me was to check the bike performance and make sure everything was in working order. I shipped my bike to the race; therefore, I spent the last two weeks riding the spinning bike at the gym. It felt awkward at first but you know it is like riding a bike,  you never forget. Don’t judge me, I had to do it lol.  Just getting on the bike on rested legs and the fresh air hitting my face made my soul happy. With a smile on my face a turned back and was ready to shake them legs. I have to say that this shake up run was really special. The town of Chattanooga is beautiful and is supper special how the town embraces the race. Just thinking about it still gives me  goosebumps, crossing the pedestrian bridge full of fear and that fear turning into excitement almost  instantly. Keep in mind this was just a shakeup run; however, there was so many words of encouragement from athletes and locals that made this moment really special. I finished my run full of appreciation for those who did not know me but yet shouted so many wonderful things to us. Noon was fast approaching and I needed to get off my feet. But there a few more things on the agenda after dropping the bike in transition. The important walk from swim exit to the bike and from the bike to the run. Traditionally, I do this a few times before heading back home.  With that out of the way, I need to do one more thing. We needed to drive by and pay my respects to Barton hill the soul crusher.

[theadamwysocki-blog]

Philadelphia Triathlon athlete briefing ... let's get it on!!! 🏊🚴🏃👊👊👊🔥💪 #boom #swim #bike #run #triathlon #myfirsttri #itshere (at Boathouse Row)

[preservejoy]

My first attempt of making Chicken Dim sum🥟🥟. I tried all kinds of folds that are available in market😂🤣😂🤣 Well final verdict they are really juicy. . . . . #chickendumplings #chickenmomos #chickendimsum #momo #momos #alwaysbm9 #firstattempt #myfirsttry #reallyjuicy #streetfoods #streetfoodlover #indianstreetfood #asianfood #asianstreetfood #asiancooking #asiancuisine #dimsumlover #foodblogger #likesforlike #followforfollowback #myfoodstory #perfectsnack #snacktime #nosauce #indianfoodblogger #notsohealthy #chickenlovers (at India) https://www.instagram.com/p/CCMKhiopTI9/?igshid=1w9r35l72kp2g

[dakwhite]

Follow @dakwhite69 Making some videos for my YouTube channel. Please click the link in my bio to get to my channel! Subscribe to me to watch my music progress! #DakWhite #DakWhiteMusic #walk&talk #walk #talk #introductiontome #myfirsttry #newvideo #linkinbio #newmusic #instamusic #Twitter #Facebook #Snapchat #slowjam #snowmarch #producer #music #rapper #beat #instrumental (at Murray, Kentucky) https://www.instagram.com/p/Btsf-8Lnf0n/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=smfazp8rt8im

[jerri43]

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[rurishinju]

Spring is my favorite time of the year but I can’t even enjoy it this year :( and I hate summers. I hope this virus goes away soon .

[sweetdmvtea]

Soooooo I tried the #disneychannelchallenge too...then I debated on posting... Encouraged by @estelitasbeauty 💞 Used @glamzone1 #neonstackmini #streetlights pigments @maybelline #fitmefoundation #mynyitlook @slayyedcosmetics #slayymebrowpomade #slayyedbeauties @nyxcosmetics #nyxliquidsuede #nyxmakeupcrew @impulseblack #ZodiacCollection . #disneychannel #myfirsttry #practice #melaninmagicbymika (at Peppermill Village, Maryland) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bx0_Rh8pNeO/?igshid=dcvy4nsb6poh

[lovingpizzacrown-blog]

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[esobmp-blog]

My first "Bokeh photography".... #bokeh #bokehphotography #photography #brother #kuwait #kuwaitphotography #my_first_try #myfirsttry #myfirstbokeh (at Jalib Ash Shuyukh, Al 'Āşimah, Kuwait) https://www.instagram.com/p/BwvoQRSgky3/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=cynlpao2lu2e

[marcostriathlondiary]

Part 1: Getting to the Race Venue

Part 1: Getting to the Race Venue I don’t want to sound cliché but the days before a long distance triathlon give a new meaning to the term "the calm before the storm". Most athletes competing would have shed sweat, blood and tears by now as a result of training for this crazy triathlon dream over the last few months. It’s an unprecedented commitment that not only pushes us to spend the countless training hours on traditional things like the pool, bike and roads. But also the hours many spent, on strength training, massages, stretching and stupid foam rollers. All this just to give to have a better chance to enjoy and finish a race that by all standards look impossible at first site. By now the training hours have been drastically reduced making me feel uneasy and worried that I'm not doing enough. The drastic difference in time spend training makes everything seems so calm and easy compared to the last few months. Once we arrived to Nashville my brain was working overtime. All seemed so unreal and as we drove the 133 miles from Nashville to Chattanooga, I could not help but think that I would be covering more than that on race day. The thought of 2.4mile (3.8km) swim, 112mile (180km) bike and 26.2mile (42.2km) run a total of 140.6 miles sound intimidating but in our mind anything is possible. At least that was what I kept repeating to myself as I hide my fear behind the glasses, my sweaty hand in my pocket and attempted to get a little bit of rest on the way to our race venue in Chattanooga.

[sistersofthehook]

First ever attempt at a fractal wrap. It’s not perfect, and I most definitely had to totally macgyver the bail up on there....but it’s mine and I’m proud of it. 🙃 @back_to_earth_creations , thank you for the tutorial and the vote of confidence. 🥰 * * * * * * * * * * * #lovewhatido❤️ #makerlife #dowhatmakesyouhappy #beyourbestyou #liveyourbestlife #trysomethingnew #trynewthings #backtoearthcreations #diy #makersgonnamake #makeallthethings #dragoneye #wirewrappedjewelry #myfirsttry #handmade #lookimadeathing (at Sisters of the Hook) https://www.instagram.com/p/Btwqx7BBvmK/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=iwtzcwv3ksy7

[dakwhite]

Follow @dakwhite69 Real af. #realaf #af #real #follow #Instagram #Twitter #Tumblr #DakWhite #slowjam #nightmare #myfirsttry #chainless #introductiontome #soundcloud #rappers #producers #rapper #producer https://www.instagram.com/p/BshaOgjnOWp/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1uwwjraesdcy2

[evanthackerpr]

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[ldellthompson]

Why does this make me laugh so much! #myfirsttry

[sweetdmvtea]

Soooooo I tried the #disneychannelchallenge too...then I debated on posting... Encouraged by @estelitasbeauty 💞 Used @glamzone1 #neonstackmini #streetlights pigments @maybelline #fitmefoundation #mynyitlook @slayyedcosmetics #slayymebrowpomade #slayyedbeauties @nyxcosmetics #nyxliquidsuede #nyxmakeupcrew @impulseblack #ZodiacCollection . #disneychannel #myfirsttry #practice #melaninmagicbymika (at Peppermill Village, Maryland) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bx0_ExmJA0i/?igshid=1vu4iut0ngmp3

[sjerzgirl]

#failedpresident #fakepresident #resistance #illegitimate #toddlerinchief #myfirsttry @realDonaldTrump @POTUS