Liberty Triathlon - Olympic Distance - TriathlonOlympic

Swimming will never be my strong suit, but I actually took about 10 minutes off my time from last year. Pretty freaking phenomenal. As I rounded the turns for the trip back, I knew that going under 40 was possible and COULD NOT believe it. The major difference this year is that I got in and swam right away, made possible by getting acclimated to the water first. I was in the first swim wave since I raced in the Athena category, so I did get swum over a lot. It didn't really create a problem though.

This is a little frustrating to me because even though I did so well, I still ranked poorly. I just can't imagine the type of commitment I'd have to make to improve here. Something to think about in the off season.

Struggled with my wet suit a bit, but overall I am happy with this. It's not a small transition area. Stayed focused. 2/3 in AG

1/3 in AG!
This is my course and I set out to kick butt. I've ridden this course several times so I know when I can take a gel, when to really push the speed, when to shift. The wicked hill up Homestead was AWESOME. Lined with spectators I felt like Queen of the Mountain. They made a change this year so we were directed onto a path instead of making the fast turn from 24 to 19, so I lost a ton of speed there :( My dream bike goal was 1:20 and I think I might have made it without the slowdown, but everyone had to do it.

This seemed to go fast. I'd like to work more on running sockless since that would have helped take off prob 20 seconds. 3/3 in AG but close.

Well, another crappy tri run and where I lost 2nd place in the AG. I should have been able to do this in 1 hour at most but I let myself walk too much. It was bright and sunny and I just felt spent. Actually, I felt differently bad than previous races. No stomach upset this time, but just really, really tired. Maybe because I didn't have enough to eat this morning? I tried to keep the walking breaks short, but it wasn't enough. As I said to the guy struggling in front me: "How can this run possibly be uphill both ways?" 2/3 in AG

Funny story. After getting some food I grabbed fresh clothes and a few things to clean up and got in the lake. I went it right by the finish line so I could watch and listen. As I'm standing in the lake, in just my sports bra and tri shorts (having left the disgusting tri top on my car) I realize they are giving the awards for the Oly, starting with the Clydes. Assuming Athena is next I quickly wonder: Do I go up there, half dressed? I eventually decided to get out of the water because I knew by then I was 3rd and I wanted to congratulate the other girls. I meant to stay out of the picture, but the Minnefota Moments guy was suddenly there. I held up my "award" (Final Stretch backpack) in front of me, but I doubt it was enough to look normal since I was totally wet, hair uncombed, etc. I feel bad for the other girls since I ruined their pic.


My possibly psychological problem that causes me to melt in the sun? My weight probably. Now for anyone reading this that dosn't know me, I will share that I am only about 7-12 lbs over the Athena weight minimum, so it's not like I am HUGE! But lighter is always faster...


I need to not look at other peoples times in these races. I leave the race feeling like I've done a good job, made a ton of progress, etc. Then I see the standings and feel like an ass. I can decide to either just not care or only enter races full of newbies. At least this year I have a couple "easy" races thrown in to help my ego.