Half Vermont Journey - Triathlon1/2 Ironman

I felt good on this swim. Especially considering my lack of preparation for this event.

I took my time in transition. I knew this is when the race really begins for me and I knew I was not prepared at all going in to this.

I really depend on the bike to be my strong leg. My friend blew out a tire a few times so I stopped to give up gear, probably costing me "precious"time, but what the hell... it's not like I was in the running to win this event anyway and it was his first half ever. I felt really bad for him.That's not why my bike sucked, I just wasnt' moving with those headwinds.

Stupid bike kept falling on the ground everytime I tried to rack it! Geez... anyway, I finally got myself together and got the hell out of transition.

I knew my bike sucked and I needed to keep plugging along if I didn't want to come in last. By now both butt cheeks are on fire, cramping and the quads are starting in too. By mile 11 I'm ready to call it a day until I see Barbara. She runs with me to mile marker 13. She's awesome!

Cut my toenails. I think I'm going to lose 2 and they hurt like hell.

Nice post race events/ give aways


My lack of preparation, although overall I ended up with a 21 minute PR. Who would have guessed? The crosswind/ headwind kind of sucked.Otherwise I can't complain. It's just a long distance no matter how you slice it, it's gonna be hard.


I was a little taken back after the awards, I came back to transition to get my stuff and it was like a free for all. Nobody was watching who was taking what and all of the transition barriers were down. WTF? Not that anyone wants my stuff, but I wouldn't want to have to buy it again. I could barely afford it the first time!