Patriot International Distance - Duathlon

Started off in the back of the pack because I knew I would be slow and wanted to save the legs. Was great to be able to have so many people cheering you on with each loop. Thanks Chris and Josh for pushing me on the last lap.:)

Not be so conservative, it's a race for god sake!!! I could probably fast walk faster.

I was a bit surprised how fast I was. I felt like I was going in slow motion. Got the running shoes off quick and into the bike shoes fast.

Nothing

Left on the bike trying to chase Madeline down. This is my favorite part of the race. I passed a few people on the way out. After the turn around Maddy passed me? Good thing I didn't know she was behind me or I would have been a bit slower.;) Made a decision to let her go and not chase her, I had 6 miles to run and wanted to save the legs.

Not to sure if I could have pushed any harder. This was my first OLY, and slacking on the training this summer, I wasn't sure if I'd have enough in the tank for the run.

Coming into transition I wanted to be quick so I could catch Maddy. Made a quick shoe change because I had to pee. Said to myself (which I thought was quite)I had to stop at the potty. Heard behind me "thank God", turn around and it was Maddy. We both stopped and thank goodness. I don't think it would have been a very comfortable run.;)

Maybe pee on the bike so I wouldn't have to stop. Wait, that is gross, and I couldn't relax enough. Plus for me, really would make much difference because I'm so slow.:)

I really didn't hold out to much hope for this run. My training over the summer was severly lacking. My longest run over the summer was 5 miles. So I had made a commitment to at least run to the turn around. I did walk through the water stops because I'm not very good at drinking and running:) Maddy and I started the run together and chatted a bit about how hard this was and how hot it was. Then she pulled ahead of me and I didn't chase her. Was really surprised when Kevin drove past me on the parkway and saw Jacob(Klynne's son) leaning out the window cheering me on. That made my day, knowing that my best friend was there even after she decided not to do this race. They went ahead and stopped for some pictures and to cheer me on. After to turn around I caught back up with Maddy. She was really having a hard time. I decided at that point, I would run with Maddy and we did a run/walk. I knew that I was going to finish and it was nice to have someone to share in the pain. By the time we got past the 5 mile mark I was feeling good enough to keep running and pulled away from Maddy a bit. Was really happy to come down the stretch and hear my name being called by the announcer! I had finished the OLY!!!(even though we didn't get the swim)

Train more!!! This was my A race and I really let myself down.

Got my medal and waited for Madaline to come across the finish. Had some great Bar-b-que and hung out at the CAT tent with Judi.


Like I've said---lack of training and motivation this summer!


Was disappointed that they had to cancel the swim and make it a DU but understand completely. Set-Up always puts on a great race and the weather was not someting that they can control. They were a bit slow in getting the results though.