Accenture Chicago Triathlon - Olympic Distance - TriathlonOlympic

This is what I worried about the most, but once I jumped in I was very calm. I would say it was my favorite part of the race. Very comfortable; I was very surprised.

Maybe not start way,way out dead last. I found myself trying to get past people who were at a dead stop in the beginning.

Getting out of the wetsuit while still being dizzy after the swim was a challenge. I finally gave up, sat down on my towel, and slipped it off into the mud. Had to wipe off my muddy feet, get my socks on (also a challenge), bike shoes, put on the helmet, and get my bike off the rack (hard to do with an aerobar).

maybe put some suit juice or pam around the ankles.

Just tried my best to avoid the potholes, water bottles, stranded cyclists, bike pumps, etc. It was pretty cool to ride on lakeshore drive.

I would train a little differently, like ride my bike more.

Ouch! First couple (hundred) steps hurt. Stopped to pee (finally) and my legs loosened up a bit.

Do more bricks during training. Practice running on bike shoes.

Hurt at first, then became easier. As soon as I hit mile 5, my legs started to burn in anticipation of finishing.

run faster

Ate a bananna and drank more water. Walked around for a bit with the family and my fellow boyfriend triathete.


Lack of sleep. I was so nervous! I probably slept for an hour while my boyfriend drooled. I wanted to drool too. I have to say though, overall I kept my mind set on not stopping - and I didn't (well, only to pee) and I am very happy that I didn't listen to my rotten half that was telling me to stop.


Can't wait to do it again next year!