Fall 2005 Rec-Plex Triathlon - TriathlonSprint

My swim had definitely improved from the same race in June. I shaved off almost 2 minutes. My breathing was smooth and my stroke looked better this time (from what my support team told me).

Nothing. My swim is improving.

Since it was so cold, I had to take time to dry off, put on cycling pants, base layer and top layer.

Race in warmer weather.

I was freezing! I knew that the bike would be tough due to the cold temps. I was beginning to lose my energy level. I took a GU at the turnaround point. That gave me some energy, but not enough for a great bike.

Not race after a week-long cold.

I didn't even have the energy to run with the bike. I really considered quitting. I thought, "Katie, it is only (at max) an hour long run/walk. You cannot quit!"

Run with the bike.

I walked over half of the run. I ran in increments of 5 minutes, then walked for 5 minutes. I was just trying to finish.

Run the entire segment.

2 puffs on the inhaler and a bottle of water. Stretched my calves a little.


Having a terrible cold the week of the race.


The volunteers were great! There were so many! They were even at the entrances/exits of a gas station on the outer road. They would stop the cars coming out and onto the road when riders were coming down the road. There should've been more volunteers on the run course. Even though the course was somewhat marked, I saw several people running the wrong way, then realizing it and running back to the correct turn, etc. Overall, the race was great! I improved on the swim and run (although I don't know how I was 2 minutes faster on the run) compared to the same race in June. The weather was pretty cold, but thankfully, sunny. I will probably do this race again next year (but hopefully without a cold!)