So I am competing in this triathlon with 2 of my best friends! It is only our second try but we would love to be able to meet you. If not, I wish you the very best of luck - we all need it;)

Dear Hoda

  I performed my first triathlon at the age of 57 after training for only 8 weeks....I had been exercising twice a week since my twenties.   I was most afraid of the water and made sure I could swim
30 laps in a pool (without touching the bottom) before the race....I ended up doing the swim portion doing the back stroke because of waves and they were only one foot waves and people whacking over me...but was only 15 minutes behind normal race time
 I finished the race 10th from the last, but finished.  It was in Florida - Key Biscayne - over the rickenbacker causway - a super incline bridge -
and back and had to walk the 5K ...but I finished.  
  I started training for another the next year but a eye injury two weeks before the race has me sidelined.
 I was super proud of myself and my family stopped worrying after the water event part was over so all went well.
 Trainng in Florida was super hot but at least the water was warm.
 

I watch the Today Show every day that i can. Hoda your  the best as well as Kathi Lee. Al your humor is great. Natalie your wonderful. Matt, Ann, Merideth are terrific.
I live in Lng Branch, NJ for 10 years, i wish i could be there on Sunday to cheer Hoda and Natalie on. Don't be afraid of the Atlantic, it is beautiful there. I am disabled, otherwie i would be there on Sunday. You go girls! I'll be thinking of you. Yhanks for makng me laugh and Hoda your hair is beautiful.

Just wanted to say that i thought they both were preparing for the trithalon but it seems that hoda was looking for a man and it seems she found one. you go girl!!

Hi Ladies, GO TEAM, GO!!! I believe in you and you will enjoy every experience. Have fun and remember even if we are not able to be there in person we are there in our hearts. One of my best was New Your City Marathon, so GO!
With love and support,

Hoda, the girls in water polo DOUBLE CAP to protect the lid!! Wear two caps. They try to protect against the clorine. but it could help with lid issues.

Good Luck Ladies... Hoda, if I was training with someone as hot as he is, all they would need to do is put him at the finish line of each leg and I would be there in 2.2 seconds flat! He is totally into you! Have a great time! I can't wait to hear all about it on the show! You are both beautiful ladies and I wish you so much luck...You have already conquered so much in your young lives!

okay, Hoda needs to hook up with MR. TRAINER!!!
He is so hunky and they make a hot couple.
Go for it Hoda!  :)

I think for a little encouragement for Natalie and Hoda is to just have fun. Having fun while doing things that may be hard or challenging, makes seem way easier.Believing that you can do it, no matter what, is always helpful too. Good luck ladies. Remember HAVE FUN!

Hoda & Rob seemed to have some "Chemistry" going on...or was it my imagination?

Will be cheering for you from Michigan!!!! Can't wait to hear how the race went for both of you. Hoda and Natalie I really have enjoyed watching your training for the triathlon. I just did my first triathlon this past July. So it has been motivating to watch your workouts. You go girls!!!!

You GO girls!!! I think that you are doing great, keep up the good work! Love you

Today throws a wedding...........Hoda and Rob?!?!?!??!

WOW Hoda girl you don't need no stinkin' Spanx!  Good Luck

Good Luck Hoda and Natalie!!!

lol YOU GIRLS TOTALLY ROCK ;-). I  Am so proud of the two of you. My biggest fear of the Tri-athlons is the swimming portion. I fear the water and sharks I guess. I swim at the University in teh mornings but I am training for a  marthon and have ran a few in the past, but do local races. So to see the two of you training has rreally motivated me to do better. Thanks girls for getting out there. I already knew Natalie was a stud but Hoda your as well. Much luck. Since my TBI in 2005 I am determined to do a marathon in less than 6 hours and possible train harder for a TRI-A. Love ya girls.

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