New Balance 1/2 Ironman - Triathlon1/2 Ironman

I had a great swim! It was a real surprise to me that I swam the time that I did. I was expecting 45 minutes! I have worked really hard at my swimming over the course of training and it has paid off!

It took me until the first buoy to settle into a rythm. I started at the back and to the left so that I didn't get caught up in a pack. Good move on my part as I swam most of it without anyone near me.



Get down to the beach earlier. I ended up standing around at the wrong beach (was the exit of the swim), and then heard the start of the wave before me go. Ran over to the start area and had enough time to hug hubby and get my goggles in place. It was good because I didn't have enough time to freak out about the swim :)

I took my time here. Had a gel and some water. A buddy was teasing that I was taking too long putting on my makeup :)

go a little faster getting out of the wetsuit

The weather was great, and not too much wind. The volunteers, marshalls, and spectators were amazing. I had two bottles of Cytomax on the bike and was glad to pick up a bottle of water. There is only so much Cytomax one can take :)

Have a bottle of water on the bike from the start of the ride. More hill work in training would e good.

A little faster than T1, but I took my time here too. Felt a little disoriented at first and had a hard time finding my spot on the rack.

Wow! I ran more of the course than I thought that I would be able to. I walked through each water station and had lots of water. The first part of the run was challenging just finding a comfortable pace. Hubby ran parts of the course with me, and that was awesome! I felt like a superstar when another friend surprised me and ran along with me taking pictures! The last Km was brutal! But I finished with a smile on my face!

More longer bricks in training.

Beer!


This was a fantastic day! I thought that I would finish aroun 7hrs. I beat that!@!!!!! The goal was to complete it, upright, with a smile on my face. I did that!!!! It was so great having my folks there at the finish. I made hubby proud. I made myself proud. I have found my passion!