Post was written by Kat Gillespie, contributor to the Grand Rapids Triathlon Blog. Kat will be sharing her adventures as she prepares for her first triathlon this summer!
My current status is injured runner. I am having some I.T. Band issues. I am not letting that get me down though, because I have a goal. Summer of 2013, I will be competing in the Grand Rapids Triathlon. I it said out loud and for you all to read, so it must happen!
The idea slowly gained traction in my mind after working as a volunteer for the Grand Rapids Tri for the past year. I have to admit from the very start of joining the GR Tri family and learning what Tris are all about; I thought all of you triathletes were crazy! I still do, but now I want to join in the fun.
I am not without my worries though.
1. I am a weak swimmer.
2. The only bike I own is a mountain bike that I’ve had since I was at least thirteen (I haven’t grown much since junior high).
Even after mentioning this to many of the active triathletes who volunteer for the GR Tri, I was told countless times that it didn’t matter; I could still do a tri with a little training. So I’m taking the challenge and signing up for the Grand Rapids Triathlon, even though I am not triathlete…yet.
Kat Gillespie is a Marketing Champion for both the Michigan Titanium and the Grand Rapids Triathlon. After working with Triathletes for the past year, she caught the bug. Be sure to follow her journey leading up to the Grand Rapids Tri 2013 here and for even more training stories follow her blog and connect with her on Twitter!
