Beaver Freezer Sprint Triathlon - TriathlonSprint

Really needed more warm-up time after not swimming this month except in VERY warm Hawaii! Horrible first few laps, finally got settled in mid-way and found my groove. There was a sprinter in my lane who would go fast, pass everyone and then get tired and be passed by everyone.

Swim more in the pool, find another way to warm up.

Much better than last year due to much shorter run and more reasonable temps. This year the women got the close pool . . . Took the time to put pants and a jacket on with my gloves. I was glad I did.

Nothing.

This is my second, I believe, time out on my bike this year. I have put lots of trainer time in though. Initially quite cold, but the sun appeared nicely mid-way through so I was OK except for my tootsies. The roads were wet and I am a wuss so I slowed down quite a bit for the turns. I was hacking and snotty from my residual cold and three times had to wipe a viscous bodily fluid from my bike computer to read it (note to self: wash those cycling gloves!). Whenever I put in much effort I began to hack away so I took it fairly easy. I was horribly disheartened at one point to see I was going 9 mph, but understood when I reached the turnaround and was going 22. Funny that I hadn't really noticed the headwind!

Train more early season outdoors and in the rain so I know what I can do in terms of speed and turns safely.

I had a fairly long run and I just don't think there is an easy way to run with cycling shoes . . . Took off the pants and coat, put on a long sleeve tech t.

Nothing.

Again, as soon as I put forth effort I began to cough which led to more coughing. Thus, I took this easy too.

Nothing.

Walked around a bit. Got a banana, drove back home.


I knew I had no business racing. Sporadic training all March with my vacation, business trip, then a nasty cold that moved down to my chest. Still wasn't healthy and now hubby is sick so not much sleep.

That being said I'm so glad I raced. It helped me remember why I love to do triathlons and the people who do them. It is so fun to watch the sheer terror in a newbies eyes before the start (which of course I try to help and reassure) turn to pride by the end of the race . . . To see three generations racing together (a 12 yo girl, her mother, and the 88 yo grandmother) . . . and to see a community come together to support the athletes.


This is the first tri of the season and they do a great job. Tons of volunteers (who are AMAZINGLY enthusiastic for an early Saturday morning), supportive fans, a nice food and hot drink selection at the end, and perfect long sleeve tech t-shirts.

I'm ready to sign up for next year!