Well what can I say...This triathlon was like no other really...All the new triathletes getting the chance to experience what triathlons are all about and walk away so proud of themselves was something that separated this triathlon from others for sure. The competition coming in was not easy, even though the 'regulars' weren't there, this race still presented to be a challenge for me.
This was my second weekend in a row racing and I wasn't sure how good I'd feel. I tried to do a good job of not overdoing it during the week, but that alone is tough for me to do...This race had a bit of pressure for me coming in, I was favored to win, which was odd, since I'm so new to the sport and really don't see myself as being that good compared to the other veteran triathletes. But of course they weren't here, so I guess it was my time to step it up or at least try!!!
Swim went well, the run into the transition was EXTREMELY long, I was pretty tired by the time I got on my bike.
The bike course was very very hilly, and I lost my water bottle at about mile 4. So I had no water to drink, good thing this was a 15.5ish mile course...From the start I knew I wasn't feeling as strong as I wanted, but just tried to make the best of it. I felt okay about my time, and came in 1st into transition off the bike. The second place, beat me out of the transition and from there it was a battle on the run into the finish.
I literately ran my butt off, even though I didn't have much in me after the tough bike course I tried to tell myself to dig very deep, and somehow a bit before the turn around I saw that I was getting closer and close to the first girl, and finally I was able to pass her and pull away right around the turn around. After all set and done, I came in first place overall, what an amazing feeling but no course record, and I'm not surprised, I was pooped! 1:19 overall time, about a min off the course record. NEXT YEAR! =)
Overall this was a very tough race especially for first time triathletes. I wish I would have felt stronger, but that's what I get for racing so often, oh well guess a part of me loves the pain or else why would I be doing this anyways?
Next race, third weekend in a row, St.Paul Olympic. This will only be my third official Olympic distance race, I'll have to see how well I feel for this one. Have to take it easy this week! Did really well last year at this race, but no expectations coming in except to do my best.
Key Take Away: less training during the week, since so many races in a row. More hill repeats on the bike.
Very inspirational triathlon!
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