First Ironman 70.3
I decided to register for my first triathlon – Ironman 70.3 Lawrence! I’ve never done a triathlon before, but I am a decent runner, and somewhat strong on the bike, so it shouldn’t be too hard to figure out the swimming part by race date in June, right?
Ha ha ha. Just kidding, guys. I am registered on a RELAY team. I won’t be doing this race on my own, I’ll be doing it with these two fools –
my brother-in-law Andrew, and my sister’s fiancé, Will. The three of us have been talking about doing a tri relay together for awhile. So when Will suggested Ironman 70.3 Lawrence, and my schedule was free, I was in! Andrew was on board right away too!
I have actually participated in a sprint triathlon relay as the runner before, and had a lot of fun. I’m looking forward to this event and may make it my goal race of the year, despite the fact that I will be running in the Kansas heat in an afternoon in June. Yeah. I’ll probably rethink that later.
Have you participated in a triathlon relay before? Or any relay?
We were in Kansas City this weekend for our belated holiday celebration with Steven’s family, and there was much to be discussed in regard to racing! Andrew and I will be doing another relay (with Steven!) in NYC in February, and Andrew is going to be running the Wisconsin Half Marathon again this year! Our goal is 1:45 or faster for the half. JUST KIDDING. That is just what we say our goal is when we talk about it, since we are ridiculous. Don’t forget! Prices go up for the Wisconsin Half and Full on January 9th! You can use code KIMRUNSWI for $5 off (before and after the prices go up)!
Kansas City was fun, albeit quick. It’s so awesome that my sister and her fiancé live there now and I get to see them when we visit! I have probably mentioned how awesome that is before… but yeah. It’s still really exciting. Because I can’t really act this way around anyone but my sister.
Ha. A few more shots from the weekend:
Themocracy
Oooh awesome! I love that you’re part of a relay!
Yeah for triathalons. I really, really have enjoyed them since I started doing them 2 years ago. Well except for the swim. The swim sucks so be glad you don’t have to do it!
Ha! I was wondering how you were going to swim that distance without ever having mentioned any swim training before! A relay tri sounds awesome. My brother, mom and I used to talk about maybe doing the sprint relay of a tri but my mom (who would have been our swimmer) wasn’t sure about training for a swim and how cold the water might be on race day (first weekend in June). I ended up doing that tri on my own last year.
I’ve not done any relays in recent years but they were always my favorite track events. I was on the 1600 meter relay and 3200 meter relay teams in high school.
So everyone is all in for the Cherry Tree?
Yeah. David can’t come, but Andrew really wants to. I just have to find a hotel that has good subway access to the race location. It’s on the to do list for tonight!
Is that an ice cream sandwich?
Indeed, it is! 🙂
OMG for a second I thought you were going to do the whole she bang, and then I thought that what I’ve currently been thinking (registering for a 70.3) wouldn’t have been so far off. Decent runner, I can cycle ok (on a stationary bike) and could figure out how to swim 1+ mile. Hehe
That’s so awesome! Now why don’t you also register for te Chicago TRI so I have a buddy? 🙂
LOL! I would probably sign up for a sprint now, w/o training, but not a 70.3. 😉 Are you all signed up for the Chicago Tri?
That is really exciting that you’ll be doing the triathalon relay! I really did think you were serious about doing the entire thing by yourself at first. A friend of mine signed up for an Ironman 70.3 a few years ago without knowing how to swim, and she literally did find a way to figure it out over the course of a few months. Very ambitious!!!
Kind of reminds of a story I know about a girl and her friends running a HM with little training… 😉
Even though I KNEW you were doing a relay, for a second there I was all, “is she doing it all on her own?!?!” Only because I know you totally can 🙂
When I read this post on my phone this morning, I didn’t even see you under the present bridge!
Aww, thanks 🙂 I would do something cray like that. I have a really cray discount code that is making me think marathon this year. TELL ME NO.
I can’t wait to hear how the Ironman goes!! That is very exciting!!! You and your sister crack me up!!
=^..^=
I’ve done a triathlon before and hated the swimming portion of it, so IF I ever do one again, it would have to be on a relay team. Though, these days, I’m just working up to running a 5K distance again. I think you’ll have so much fun doing the relay Ironman … it’ll be something to train for, but also something that will keep your family close!
That’s so cool! I’m taking part in my first relay in April – I’m running the first of 4 legs of the Illinois Relay Marathon in Champaign-Urbana. I signed up back when 6 miles still sounded terrifying! But now I’m excited, since it’s a half-half-marathon 🙂
And that’s really nice that you both have family in Kansas City, and it looks like you had a lot of fun this weekend!
You are going to have so much fun at the relay! With whom are you running it? A few Chicago bloggers will be down there for the race!
I’m running with Bob and his best friend, both UIUC alums, and his friend’s wife, a native of Champaign. So I’m the only one with absolutely no connection to the town 🙂
can’t wait to hear about this!!
You joker, you! I was all pumped to call you a beast but I guess you are 1/3 beast? Just kidding. Awesome nonetheless. I will admit that I saw the reg confirmation email and saw Kimberly and freaked out. I was like, I didn’t sign up for anything.
Ha ha ha!I SIGNED YOU up!
Ahhh! That will be so much fun!
I thought you were serious! I think you could easily do a sprint tri. One of the bad things about the run portion of a triathlon is that it is later in the day and the sun and pavement are hot!
Congrats on registering for the Ironman 70.3 (relay)! I would love to try a triathlon, but have fears that my old, heavy bike would look goofy and I also fear that I would get a flat tire during the race. Otherwise, I am fine with the swimming and running parts.
If I did one I would be on a mountain bike! And I hear others do too… you should go for it! 🙂
I didn’t know they had relays for triathalons! That would probably be the only way i would ever do one as i can’t swim or ride a bike. There’s hope for me yet!
There is one in Pleasant Prairie, WI in August that is fun! I did it with Erin and her running club friend 🙂
That is going to be so fun!! I assume Andrew is swimming and Will is cycling?
Also, what the heck is that bear thing??
Yeah, that is the set-up 😉
LOL. That is a blow-up bear head. Will has a shirt of a guy fighting a bear… so it’s developed in to a family joke 😉 He loved it.
I was getting so excited about you doing a 70.3! I think that you should still fall in love with triathlon!
You make me want to do one 🙂
Do you want to adopt me and I can be on the relay team? Your fam looks like too much fun. Do they get weirded out about being all over the blog?
So many jokes in this post….but I totally think you could do an ironman. 2014, k?
Yes! Please join us! 🙂 We have a lot of goofy fun. Andrew will be at the WI half… will I see you there?
Andrew and Christina (my sis in the pic) both used to blog so I don’t think they mind being online. And they both love a good joke. 🙂
Maybe 2014! 🙂
So exciting! Looking forward to hearing about your training!
It’ll just be regular half training. But maybe I can get guest posts from the rest of the team! 🙂
That is so exciting! I cannot wait to start following your journey while you are training. 🙂
It’ll just be regular half training. But maybe I can get guest posts from the rest of the team! 😀
If anyone can rock the tri, it’s YOU! And I bet you could totally rock the 70.3 solo, too!
And NYC again? I am so available for relay teams:) Just sayin’…
Ooo, I will let you know if someone backs out for some reason 😉
I have never participated in a tri relay before. But I’m trying to get my dad to agree to do a duathlon with me in the summer (he’d bike, I’d run, obvi). And maybe if that goes well we could do a tri in the future (I’d swim too … can you do a two-person relay?) I don’t know if I’d ever do a tri on my own. I really have no interest in biking. Or maybe just no interest in purchasing a decent bike.
That would be fun to do with your dad! There was an option for a two person team for this, so I think it is allowed 🙂
Cool. I’ll keep this in mind if I ever become a faster swimmer. I guess that would require TRYING to be faster when I swim.
OMG!!!! I know you mentioned this, but for a second I was jealous you’ll cross the 70.3 line before me! Either way I think it’s awesome, and let me know if you want to work on swimming ever. I’m game – unofficial coach :). I’ve never done a triathlon relay – I think it’s a great way to participate w/o the craziness of the overall training — and a fun opportunity to cheer on other people w/ the sense of ownership toward the outcome! (oh my – that was a lot of work talk in that last sentence)
I do want to hit up the pool. Any ideas where we could do it together?
You had me – I thought you were going to do the 70.3! I really want to do a triathlon relay some day. The only problem is that all of my friends run, some bike for fun in addition to running, but no one swims. 🙁 I’ve done 4 Ragnars, and they’ve all been a blast, and can’t wait for Ice Breaker in a few weeks. Good luck!!!
Ha I totally believed you! A triathlon is just as cool though 🙂 And I obviously don’t need to express my jealously of your upcoming trip to NYC…lucky lucky. And that photo of the present castle is great!
I am going to sign up for a duathlon relay with my cousin since she can’t run anymore. I know she has been aching to compete so I think it would be a fun way for her to ease into the space. Plus, the one we are thinking of is very low-key and great for beginners.
Congrats on being a part of a great team! I’m sure you guys will do awesome!!
Cool! Do you guys have one in mind?
Thanks! 😀
Yes! There is one in Tinley Park that a few of my friends have done before and had good experiences.
This looks like a lot of fun!! Can’t wait to hear all about it 🙂