The short version: WOOOO HOOOOOOOO!
The long version:
I realized yesterday that I was feeling really good, really confident and really excited about today’s race. I had a nice pasta dinner, I pre-hydrated, and I got to bed at a reasonable hour. But when the alarm went off at 5, the nerves hit hard. Honestly, I wonder why celebrities pay all that money for a “cleanse” when all you really need is a good dose of race-day nerves!
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Don’t panic in the water
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Don’t be the last person out of the water (I was in the last wave start, this was a very real possibility)
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Be out of the water – .5 mile – and on the bike in less than 30 minutes (yes, 30 minutes for a .5 mile swim! It was intended as a cushion, since I can do that distance in about 20 minutes in a pool)
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Be off the bike – 16 miles – and on the run in less than an hour (again, a little built-in cushion as I usually ride faster than this, but this is a pretty hilly course)
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Be done with the run – 3 miles – in less than 30 minutes (not only is the run course hilly, it’s very dusty and hot. I’m not a fan of the hot)
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Finish the race in under 2 hours
Char says
I can feel your excitement. Great race!
Kerrie T. says
Nice race! You really made it look like fun. Someday, someday…
ajh says
Congrats! Great smile! Glad you weren’t last in the swim. Do you get penalized for holding onto the kayak? I am guessing not. I didn’t get pics of my daughter on the bike either. It is hard. I was also the sherpa! Good race report. I’m off to run in my race@
Deanna@MilesToRun says
Great job! You did awesome. Loved reading your recap. Hope you have a great Sunday!
Java Joggers says
Wow! You should be really proud of yourself! Way to race π
Julie says
Awesome job there Lady! Oh my goodness, you did so good! It sounds like you just rocked the bike ride:) You look fantastic and I love all of your pictures! COngrats to you!
Average A says
WOOOOOOO!!! You are amazing!! GREAT JOB!!! I love the idea of you getting a shirt that says “I suck at swimming” — hilarious! I bet everyone would chuckle. π
What a great report — this makes me almost want to do a tri! Congrats!!
Tortuga_Runner says
Jealous! Nice ride, I was also waiting for results to blog about my race report. Loved reading yours. Great job!
Middle Name Marie says
Congrats on a great race! Even though you think your swim might have been a rough start–you overcame it and made up for it in the bike and run portions. Good job!
misszippy says
Way to go! So glad you had a good day and enjoyed it all. Way to cruise on the bike too–feels so good to pass and not be passed!
Whitney says
Great job on your race!
Heather says
Congrats on your tri – awesome job! Looks like so much fun. π
Johann says
Love your short version! Well done! You did fantastic! Great report and pics as well. Funny how we always worry we’ll be last but somehow there’s always someone behind.
Rad Runner says
Let me start off by saying that you look fabulous and end by saying that you look amazing! You were in the water (to me that is terrifying?) so even though you were not over enthusiastic, I am totally psyched for you! You totally rock!
Teamarcia says
Rockstar indeed! Congrats on an AWESOME race! WTG!
Jeanette says
Let me first say, I am so impressed and inspired by you. You look totally in control and did such an awesome job.