I finished my first triathlon today!

It was fantastic!  Everybody was so supportive and giving encouragement.  I met up with a friend from highschool I hadn't seen in years.  I finished second last overall and last in my age group, but I don't care.  I'm definitely going to do it again next year with the goal of beating this year's time.  I'm really glad I practiced the transitions, because they went really smoothly and even though I was 3rd last out of the water I was ahead of 7 people coming out of the transition area.  Of course they all passed me later, but it didn't really matter.  Overall, it was one of the best days I've had in a really long time.

Congratulations

What a great accomplishment!

JD

Congratulations!!!!! You are now a triathlete! Aren't they addicting!! I've just done my first couple in the last few months and I love it! Every time I want to do a little better, a little more!

Keep it up!

Great job!  I've got mine scheduled in August, and I'm nervous about it.  I'm pretty sure I can finish, so I'm not sure what exactly I'm nervous about. :)  But I'm glad you enjoyed yours, and plan on doing another!

Clint

major major major congrats :)

You know what they call the person who comes in last at a triathlon?

A TRIATHLETE

Congratulations!!!  Welcome to the family.  We are a rather exclusive bunch, but open to everyone!!!

WOO HOO!

Yep,we are a family but a wild, free and totally PROUD of YOU family!

AWESOMENESS!!!!!!!!!!!!

Firstly, congratulations on being brave enough to sign up for a triathlon, being dedicated enough to practice for the triathlon, and strong enough to finish.  And congrats for having EXACTLY the right attitude: enjoy what you are doing and be proud of your accomplishements!  Your post made me smile throughout when you said you didn't care about where you placed and that you enjoyed it and that your training in transitions paid off.  There is always good to find in everything.  Congrats again, and good luck in advance for next year!

edit: your last line says it best!

That is SUPER!  Congratulations!! 

Congratulations!! Well done :)'