5150 Galveston - TriathlonOlympic

We were the first non pro/elite wave and the waves were 5 minutes apart so the water was clear of bodies. Only 35 or so in my wave which was really nice. The wave behind us was fast young guys 25-35 I think so I was dreading their gun knowing they were coming and feeling like a chased bunny. Their gun went off just before I hit the first turn buoy and I did get swam over once but it wasn't that bad, just got choppy for a bit.

Not worry about the guys coming up behind me. Focus more on my technique from the beginning.

Took me some time to get the socks and shoes on. Also took a drink of water from my water bottle.

Keep it simple, don't think.

Bonnie beat me by 21 seconds, can't let that happen again. It was a bit bumpy getting to the seawall and it was the quietest race I have ever done. Not many folks out there cheering on the seawall. Sure was fun coming back in.

Go a bit harder, find a good balance.

First ride with new pointy helmet. Took another drink of water not knowing where the first water station would be.

Run faster.

This is where I have been working and this is my best Oly run so far but that's not saying much. I saw Bonnie out there around 1.5 miles and knew she would pass me which she did about a mile later. I need to get faster. The only good news here is that I walked water stations but 'ran' the rest. No walking between aid stations. Took a honey stinger around 4 miles that gave me a boost for a very short time :)

Stay in the race mentally - earn it.

Finished, found Rachel then went looking for food.


I need to believe that I can go faster and not be afraid of it.


Swim - focus on me and my technique and not worry about anybody else.
Bike - don't be so worried about the run when I am on the bike.
Run - Run.

I had checked out my competition ahead of time and knew there were 14 Athena's registered and half were 40+. As it turns out we had 11 total and only 4 over 40 that finished. I know two DNS and I guess one DNF. I knew I was not first but had no idea where I finished until they called my name.
I finished 4th Athena overall, 2nd in 40+. Qualified for Hyvee in Iowa September 2012 - we are going!