Women's Triathlon - TriathlonSprint

I had heard all about the swimming portion of triathlons - the crowds of people all heading to the same place. I can't say that really bothered me, but the chill of the water took my breath away and before I knew it I was inhaling a bunch of water. After sputtering and trying to recover, I focused on technique and tried to get in a groove - but to no avail. Everytime my face went in the water it seemed that I was inhaling/swallowing more water and it doesn't really feel good. Most of the time in the water I was doing a backstroke as that was the only position I felt I could breath in, but when I looked up there were a few times I was beginning to go off course. Needless to say, as much I was convinced I was never going to make it to shore, eventually it was over and the fun began.

Not sure. Somehow I need to prepare for waves.

I was trying to stay speedy, but did find myself forgetting to put my shorts on before my shoes and once spaced out for a few seconds.

Have to work on being a bit faster and more efficient.

Biking felt great! There were a few minor hills, but this is where I got to pass a bunch of people. At times I probably wasn't as aggressive as I should have been as I was quite aware of road traffic and some turns were rather sharp. Half way through biking the rain was driving down. It really felt good as I stayed cool - just had to wipe the rain out of the eyes at times.

I usually run with music going in my ear, so I never realized how loud breathing can sound when that is all you are listening to. I was breathing pretty hard for most of the run, but the rest of my body felt good - so I just forged ahead. Some of the mudding places were a little rough. There were little hills around every turn and at one time I was convinced we were going to end at the top of a mountain. Throughout the race most of the women were pretty laid back and friendly, so it was nice to make a comment or two as you are passing. The finish line came none too soon and it felt great to have accomplished something this challenging.

Walked around some, got lots of hugs from my kids, drank lots of water. My husband was nice enough to lift my bike onto the car and I inhaled a bagel with cream cheese.


The swimming threw me off a bit, but otherwise I am pretty happy with how I did.


It would have been nicer if there wasn't so much RAIN, but otherwise it was a nice race.