Rev3 Florida - Half Rev - Triathlon1/2 Ironman

Quick run to bike from transition entrance, sunglasses and helmet on, run bike out and did a flying mount as I geared up for a fast start to the bike as the first 25 miles were with the wind.

Tough bike....the first 25 miles or so were fun as I was averaging about 25 mph. Then we made the turn and the winds were no longer favorable. Over the next 30 miles, I saw my average speed drop to 21.7 mph. Still, I was happy with my bike. I pushed the effort, but felt like I kept it in check even with the strong winds.

Pretty good T2. Didn't rush it too much as I was having to discard my trash from my Honey Stinger chews and Clif bar that I had eaten on the bike and then pocket my fresh package of chews for the run.

Felt really good at first. My goal was to keep around 7:15's and I was hitting that for the most part until about mile 6 and the wheels started falling off, but I was still keeping 8:00's until about mile 10 when my legs started to cramp which has never happened before. I stopped and tried to stretch and my hamstrings totally seized up. I decided to walk a bit, to see if they would get better and after a minute or 2 I would start jogging. I could jog for a few minutes before I would have to walk for a minute as my hamstring kept cramping. I also couldn't stomach anymore chews. Almost threw up a couple of times, but I was able to hold it down. I was afraid if I threw up, any nutrition that I did still have in my would be gone I wold risk not finishing. So, I pressed on. I was able to carry a very light jog to the finish where my son was waiting for me to run down the finishing chute. Very cool and totally got my mind of the suffering that I had just gone threw. After crossing the finish line I had to sit as my legs were just about to gove up on me. A couple of minutes later I tried to stand up and my leg seized up again...very painful. I sat back down and after stretching it a bit, I was able to get up and limp over to our little cheering section and wait for Joy to come through.

My run fitness was not where it should have been due to battling injuries throughout the year and it showed. I don't think I really did anything wrong during the race, I just think it was the best I could do on the minimal run training I had.

Waited for Joy to cross, and then we both got a massage:) We quickly realized that Joy had gotten 2nd in her age group. We went back to the condo, took showers and then went back to the finish line for her to get her award, which was a huge medal, a box of Powerbar chews, a 2 bottle fuel belt and a $15 gift certificate to the REV3 store there onsite which she used to buy a new bento box.


Run Training.


Other than the cancelled swim (which was due to reasons not under their control) this was an awesome race and we plan on doing it again next year. From the Little Rev Adventure race the day before to the swag bag which consisted of a long sleeve Tshirt, a Headsweats REV3 Florida visor, a pair of Blue Seventy goggles and more. All that and killer awards if your good enough to place in your age group. Not to mention the food afterwards was provided by Sharkys and it was awesome. Grilled Mahi, dirty rice tossed with andoulli sausage and grilled chicken, ceasar salad, cajun style bbq pulled pork and garlic bread.