Soma Half Iron Triathlon - Triathlon1/2 Ironman

Really glad I had the wetsuit especially due to my lack of training as of late. It really helped me out a lot. Felt relaxed and comfortable throughout...I wish the swim could last longer. Of course there was the usually punches to the face and kicks in the stomach but dudes don't like it when you pass them.

I need to get some darker googles I can never see any bouys on the way out so just have to sight for other swimmers ahead of me.

Felt like this was a smooth transition didn't feel off balance coming out of the swim like I normally do (you gotta get earplugs it helps a lot!)which helped a lot.

I didn't notice when I laid my shirt down that it was still inside out. I also put my helmet on before the Jersey but luckily it unzips far enough that it wasn't an issue it did however get stuck when trying to pull doen over my stomach. I thought I was going to have to ask for some assistance.

really happy with my average speed on the bike hopefully by next season I'll be averaging 16 miles an hour. Really happy that I wore the jersey I was able to grab water bottles at the aid stations and slip it into the back pocket of it. Made sure to eat and drink on the bike so I wouldn't bonk later on. I can definitely go a couple months without eating fig newtons. Was really happy when I got to the the 3 rd loop because the course was more open at theat point and I didn't have to worry as much about other cyclist at the turn arounds. The volunteer standing at the top of lakeview was definitely my favorite and she happened to be at the end of the run course too before heading up the shoot.

A couple less fig newtons. I need to get use to riding with more people around me I was really nervous I was going to cause an accident. Practicing turns and u-turns would help as well.

This transition went much smoother almost forgot the visor glad I didn't.

This was the first time in a log time that I did not suffer/feel like dieing on the run course. I came off the bike feeling pretty strong no dizzyness or anything. I did walk a bit more than I should have but I felt like I ran a lot more than I have in past races. Saw Kim, Lisa, and Milton on the run looking fantastic and talked with a few other people as well. I stopped at all the add stations to get ice and something to drink to cool off. My knee really started to tighten up a lot by the second loop but it actually felt better when I ran on it so when it would start to get really tight I knew it was time to run for a bit. My goal for this race was to finish and have fun. Before going into this race I was seriously considering not doing any races next year and just training. The main reason was because in my past couple of races I really did not have fun during them and spent the last portion feeling like I was going to die. I really had a good time out there yesterday and enjoyed myself. I feel like I accomplished my goal of having fun and not feeling defeated. So maybe I'll a do a race or two next year ...we'll see.

I proabbaly could have ran a bit more...

Does hurling count? Just kidding


The volunteers were awesome!!! I really feel like this event was ran extremely well and would definitely do it again!