The Lobsterman Triathlon - TriathlonOlympic

hard swim

I am excited to swim all year this year adn just have more strength for this next time. I plan to skip shoulder surgery this year! :)

T1 was hard in the rain!! Mark came in and yelled Hi. that was fun. I was so glad he was there too!! My suit got stuck adn I had trouble with my socks in the rain. I couldn't see adn wasn't sure what to do about glasses. I was a bit out of it from the swim too.

No socks in the rain!!!

I'm not sure of my rank in the bike. I pushed it this time. IT felt good. Another woman that I hoped to challenge passed me at mile 8 and that was a downer. She is amazing. I hope to bike like her some day. I had fun otu there until my hands froze and I couldn't shift gears!!! I wondered if others had this problem. I kept getting stuck in the middle wheel. I was stressed that I'd lose my chain but I managed to do ok adn make it in without a problem.

Well.....I just need more bike experience! I feel good about how I've improved since last year though.

I was frozen. My hands would NOT work at all. It was no longer raining but my socks were drenched so I decided to change them...big mistake. I could not use my hands to do that or tie my shoes. SLOW!!! I fiddled with my race belt as I left T2 and my hat. I coudln't clip that on either!

SPeed laces +/or no socks!!! This stuff is where experience pays off!! I would skip the hat too. IT was raining and I didn't need it. It's just habit.

When I started, my feet were numb adn felt like rocks. However, my left arch was burning. No clue why?! I felt slow and tired but I just hoped to find my groove. Mile 1 was 7:45 adn that seemed good. Mile 2 6:40 and I thought it was marked wrong. Mile 3, 4,5 all stayed aroudn the same pace so I was thrilled. My feet came to life around mile 3 and that was a painful process but after that I felt strong. I was relieved and thrilled since I really pushed teh bike. I was testing myself to see if I could do this.

I was pleased with the run.

Just stood around and talked about the race with my brother, Jeff and Rob ( so glad you guys said HI!), my husband ( great 1st Oly TRI honey!), and friends Mary adn Petra.


THe transitions were surely slowed way down by my numb wet hands and feet.


Great race!! I can't wait to be back next year. The venue is great despite the weather this year. There are lots of great people and I was happy to be part of it. I was very happy to see JEff adn Rob right near me at Transition and to meet Jeff's family. Great job guys!!