Ramblin Rose - TriathlonMini Sprint

I checked my watch as I left the water 4:56!!! My submitted 100yd time was 1:50 and I averaged 1:56 so not bad! Started off fantastic. Only slowed down on the last lap because I caught the woman infront of me right before the turn. I grabbed her ankle (nicely) and she let me go at the wall, so no real hang ups. This is the first pool race I've done where I haven't been slowed down because of other swimmers. There was a lot of bunching up in groups before me though. I think 2 things were happening, 1 the obvious submission of incorrect swim times and 2, 10 seconds between swimmers is not enough time elapse. Last year it was at least 15 seconds. I'm sure they closed the gap to acount for the increase in the number of racers, but that was not good.

Nothing, I am very pleased :)

As I previously mentioned, I was working around spilled coffee at my station so it took me a bit longer. Besides, it was 37degrees and I was going to put on some clothes!!! I left my swim cap on and put my helmet and ear muffs on over it. Put on a shirt, wind breaker, socks, shoes (that had toe booties already on) and full fingered gloves. Dumby me forgot to take the cleet covers off the shoes so that took another second or too. Then you had to carry your bike accross a mudd pit to get to the road. They need to put a mat over that grass.

Now that I think about it, I don't know why I didn't spread my towel over the coffee, it was big enough. Oh well, live and learn,

Okay, I think I will be changing my SpeedPlays for Looks, I have such trouble clipping in. I did very well on the bike. The course was hillier than I remember, as my speed reflects. I was disappointed that my avg speed was that low but the hills were more substantial than I thought. I passed every person I came upon and took the corners very well. On the flats I pushed 22mph so I did my best. 3rd in age group and 42 over all is not too bad :) Once again I will say, "I LOVE MY BIKE!!!" It was worth every penny.

Nothing.

The mud pit was worse at the dismount. My shoes and bike are filthy and I was sinking into the mud!!!

I ran out of T2 as I was putting on my hat and race belt. Felt great. I checked my watch and it said I had 17 minutes to break the 1 hour mark. I knew that wasn't going to happen but I still wanted to see how close I could get. I did a steady fast turn over on the way out. I patted every walker on the back that I passed and said something encouraging. That is the great thing about this race. It is so friendly and encouraging. Turned around at the water station (no water - I was on a mission :) ) and tried to lengthen my stride. Crossed the line strong in at 1:03:52. I cut over 5 minutes off of last year and didn't miss my goal by too much.

Keep up my training so I can run faster.

Quickly put on sweats. I didn't want to catch a chill.


I didn't really think I was going to cut 9 minutes off last year's time and get it in under an hour, but I came pretty close. My transitions need to be faster, but I don't do well in the cold. I'll gladly sacrifice the time to put on the clothing and not freeze!


Once again this is a fabulous race. It is just a party to celebrate women achieving something they never thought they could. Next year I'll race with my daughter - I can't wait!!!