Tri for Real Olympic Distance #2 - TriathlonOlympic

I felt great on the swim. I drafted until the first bouy. I felt relax and kept it long & strong! I only became anxious when I saw these under water bushes that kept touching me. Thank goodness there wasn't a lot of it and I moved away from them.
Swim pace: 1:52 min/Meter

Nothing.

Forgot GU! Decided not to wear gloves.

Bring Gu!

On the bike I felt I did really good! I was low a lot & aspecially when going down hill. Max Speed 27mph on a down hill!! I did get tired at times and went easy for a little bit then picked it up. I liked the longer route. It is more scenic than the Sprint distance!
Bike pace = 17.03 mi/hr

Push through to the top of the hills.

I was pretty tired by this time. I wasn't cramping!!! So I just went. I sang song in my head to keep me going. I cheered people on when they passed me - "Good Job!" Ate 2xGU. It really helped. I should have had 1 more because I really started to die the last mile! I kept telling myself almost there. One of the volunteers even ran with me for a bit just before the crowds. I picked it up for the finish.
Run pace = 10:36 mi/hr

Eat 1more GU. I need to work on running. This was only the 2nd time I have ran 6.2miles. I know I could really be smokin if I get my running to improve.

I walk around & stretched.


I wasn't sure what to expect. I almost didn't want to do it but I knew I had friends encouraging me.


I actually like olympic distance Tri!! I can't believe I did it!! Can't wait to do the next one! I though I would finish around 3hours - 3 1/2hours. I didn't think I would be this close to 3hours!!