Lone Star Triathlon Festival - Quarter - TriathlonOlympic

The swim is obviously not my strong point. But, I did better than I thought I was going to. I was concerned about my breathing since the wetsuit seems to constrict my breathing somewhat. Once the race started, though, the adrenaline took over and I didn't stop at all during the swim, I kept my rhythm, slow as it was, and my breathing was right where I needed it to be. I was a little off course near the paddle boat, probably because the water was so choppy there and the current seemed to pull me to the left.

I need to work on my swimming, I put sooooo much more into my run and bike. I simply don't swim enough. Maybe I'll work on it:)

I had to make a pit stop on the way to T1, so it slowed me up a little. I put on my bug and sun spray, helmet and shoes (no gloves), and boogied out of there. Besides my pit stop, it was a good transition.

I loved passing the tri bikes on my road bike, especially the women in my age group. I got passed by the guys with disc wheels, though. I maybe could have done better, but I knew I needed some legs for the run.

Get some aerobars for my bike, or maybe get a tri bike. The machine was right where it needed to be:)

This transition was much quicker, no pit stop this time:) It took me some extra seconds to find my run hat (it was right by my run shoes!), other than that it was pretty smooth.

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It started out with a bit of a push, I kept thinking "Oh man, 6 1/2 miles, I'm ready to be done!" After the first mile or so, I got into my groove and just took it all in, the spectators, the runners , the scenery, and of course the water stations. Early into it, I spotted Joe and called out to him. He stopped and at first I thought he was finished, thinking he wouldn't stop unless he was done. Then I realized he was waiting for me, how sweet is that? He told me he flatted twice on the bike:( He was upset, I felt so bad for him, I gave him and kiss and we both kept going.

Nothing, I ran the whole time even through the water stations, it felt good.

Grabbed some water and a finishers towel, saw Joe gave him a kiss and a hug. It was great having friends to cheer me along the route and at the finish line, thanks you guys:)


I'm sure I could always train more, if only I didn't have to work.....


This race was put together very well. From packet pick up to post race activities, I can't think of anything I would change.