UNC Wellness Super Sprint - TriathlonSprint

When signing up for the Tri I had to summit a swim time. I took some of my workouts and tried to figure out what a good time would be. It was pretty much a guess on my part. I summitted a 5:30 time, I think I seriously under estimated my swim time. I passed four people in the pool! Right before I got in the pool I looked up to the window that I knew Jeff and the kids as well as Christian and Shannon were standing. Christian is over there holding up there sign it really made me laugh and just relax a bit. Thanks guys!

Be a bit better in controlling my breathing. The first lap I didn't take my first breath until the 8th stroke. Jeff was kind enough to follow that for me. Toward the end of the swim, last four laps, I was breathing every two strokes. Even though I was breathing heavy toward the end, when I got out to run to T1 I felt good and got my breathing under control rather fast!

Forgot to drink before leaving.
The volunteer in bike area loved my Grape Jam Tri suit with raspberry trim. Talked to me the entire time I was running with my bike to go out.

DRINK!

Going and doing the course early with Shannon(fitphd) and Christian(theattorney) realy helped in knowing some of the rough spots. It also helped mentally. Since I had already finished the course once I knew I could do it again. Got passed a few times. Mostly by really fit men, a couple of women, none in my age group. Worked on shifting gears and trying to use both chain rings and all gears. Still need to work on the shifting. Popped the chain off once, put it back on by MYSELF (didn't know I knew how to do that.) As I was fixing it I saw the white van pull up and knew that it was the bike guy. I was determined to get it myself and told him that when he got to me. Hopped back on the bike and almost took out two bikers going by me. They were not happy with me. Finished up strong even after having to stop. Saw the kids and their signs as I was

I need to practice my gear shifting for the next time.

Got the race belt on first and helmet off next. Two things I wanted to make sure I remebered.

I knew this was going to be the hardest part of the whole thing. I am not a strong runner. I was not prepared for all of the hills. Plus I had never run on a trail before. So considering all of that I think I did pretty good. The best part of it all was crossing the finish line. Sam and Emma came out and ran with me. Only "Wendi'd" once on this run!

I will have to just keep going out there and trying hard.

Got to spend time with Shannon, Christian and Tom. Walked a bit and had a few bagels.


My run performance!


This was a great race for me to start with. It was short enough not to be discouraging at all. I enjoyed the whole experience!