Hawk Island Triathlon - Triathlon

I am glad I did the group start. I didn't get hit or kicked, not once, maybe it was because I stayed so far back. There is one advantage to being a very slow swimmer.

Warm up a bit. Not stress out so much about the swim.

I felt that I was organized in the way I had set up. I was just moving a little slow. I am always dizzy when I first get out of the water. I think I was just trying not to fall over,plus I was so amazed that I had made it through the swim that I was just happy to be in my little transition area:) Then my husbands voice brought me back to reality when I heard him say"You don't have to tidy up, just get going" I laugh every time I think about that!

Move faster and be messy.

I liked the bike coarse. I think I held back too much in order to have something left in my legs for the run.

I should have pushed it more. I would have increased my pace and I still would have done ok on the run.

Much better than T1.

Leave the shoes in the clips and run in my socks.

My feet were numb for about 2/3 of the run. Once I could feel them again I started to move a bit faster.

Nothing, I had a good run.

Walked around and drank some water. Socialized with the BT friends. Watched all the fast people get there awards, HEY Trish, Brickey and Michelle.


I had been sick for about 3 weeks prior to the race with a respiratory thing, between that and not being prepared for the swim like I should have, I think I could have done better.


My first triathlon, what a day. I loved this race for what it gave me. I am so proud of what I did. I will never forget this day. I had my husband/best friend and my baby girl with me cheering me on, not to mention all the friends from BT that were there giving support to one another. I guess I am hooked. I am already starting to think about my next race.

Steve, I would have never done this without you. You are my hero. I love you