Crystal River Sprint #1 - TriathlonSprint

Got kicked in the belly by a big ol guy doing the breast stroke, then the same freaking guy nailed me on the head flipping to the backstroke when I tried to go around him. I passed people on the swim!! WOO FREAKING HOO! I've NEVER EVER EVER passed anyone in the water before!!

I took the swim easy because I typically have trouble getting into a groove in the water, so I purposefully took it really easy.

Push harder.

Felt good.

Nothing.

I was breathing REALLY hard the first 5 miles. I wanted to get all of my gatorade on board and 6 clif shot bloks during the bike. At mile 6 or so I puked up the Power Bar. I felt much better after that!! Dry heaved a few times more, but didn't lose anything.

I pushed HARD on the bike. I haven't ridden the bike since St. Anthony's, so my lack of bike training really showed up. I had to work WAY TOO hard for this slow speed! I was proud that I pushed as hard as I did, but disappointed at the speed.

Actually train!!

Got to my rack and someone had racked their bike AND their stuff on my towel. It really pissed me off, so I kicked their helmet across the parking lot. I know...really mature, but I was mad!!

Then...I couldn't get my freaking socks on. I have never seen socks so hard to get on before EVER. I almost peeled them back off and went without, but I was afraid of blisters. Wore my Nike Free and couldn't get the right heel in. UGH!

Take different socks?

Felt awesome leaving T2. Ran about 1/4 mile, then walked just a bit because my HR was sky high. Told myself I was going to average no less than 10 min miles, but I got into my run/walk pattern and just couldn't get my ass in gear. I'm REALLY disappointed with my run. I had NO cramps, NO stomach issues, I felt as good as I have EVER felt, but I didn't push thru the pain.

They ran out of Gatorade on the run course on the way out. I got a cup of hot water with maybe 1 sip in it. On the way back they had NO water. I thought I was gonna explode I was so hot!!

SUCK IT UP BUTTERCUP AND PUSH THRU PAIN!!

Got some water, gatorade and watermelon. Walked around looking for Jeff. Went and stood underneath the shower to cool off.


Lack of training, and inability to push myself.


I love this race. It's small, friendly, and I haven't raced it EVER that I haven't won hardware!! It's got my vote for best race in Florida!! The hardware this year is gold, silver and bronze too!! WAY COOL!! Gold rocks!! :)