Totally Nutty Triathletes (TNT) (Page 30)

Had a good race yesterday.....even though the course was a nightmare.

10k race with about 8k of it seriously uphill and 1.5k on a dirt trail of soft sand.......AAARRGGHH.

I knew the course would probably have a few hills but this was nuts.

Everyone got caught out by it. Kept going over a hill or turning a corner and expecting to see a nice downhill run for the finish.....but it never really came. First mile was downhill but after that.....ouch. Once we got to the 5 mile mark I was still on for a pretty good time and was probably gonna beat my 10k PB, even on this tough course, so I was feeling good, but about 100yds after the 5 mile marker we were directed on to the dirt trail and that was the end of any thoughts of a fast time.......everyone slowed up as we done a mile up a steep hill in soft sandy dirt trail. Lots of peole who were in front of me immediately started to walk and although my legs felt like jelly hitting that sand I managed to keep running and pass quite a few of them......albeit very slowly! At top of hill there was a short 200 yd downhill to the finish which was such a relief.

All in all a tough race and I felt I done pretty good and could not have pushed any harder (esp near the end) without being sick! The guy I ran with finished almost 4 mins slower than his PB and I was only about 1 min slower than PB so I thought I did well........

......need more hills and dirt trails practice before running this race next year!!!

I think that is a great idea! I think I do the same in swimming, so yes, lets make the last person in each sport (bike, swim and running) post a picture of what???

and who can pm the quiet tnt-ers? you know the ones that are quietly doing thier thing, but can not get a word in edge wise between all us chatty teammates! anyone that has a little free time to do this today? I have to go to both my jobs and then still get  a run in before it gets too hot 'round these here parts.

LETS GO TEAM! time to edge on up that field!

GRRRRRRRRRRREAT JOB! hills are tough...put them in a race and they SUCKKK! Good to train in the hills on occasion anyways...makes for a stronger runner. WAY TO GO ON THE RACE....let us know when your results are in and when you post your race report.

I updated the spreadsheet. Will swim again today

Here's me in T1 wondering what the hell I'm doing!

Triathlynne - 2008-06-09 9:51 AM

I updated the spreadsheet. Will swim again today

 

Here's me in T1 wondering what the hell I'm doing!

 

 

 

 

Hey there Lynne...nice new tri suit!!!! and silly girl...you are supposed to be running with your helmet and buckle it while you are heading out of transition area. I will never forget you telling me how someone asked you if you were ordering a pizza in one of your races!? that is just too funny! you're looking good in that new Javelin suit!

dcrunningdiva - 2008-06-09 10:58 AM

Triathlynne - 2008-06-09 1:57 PM I really didn't have a choice. I was so dizzy. I practically fell over. lol. Most of the bikes are gone as you'll notice but they were all men I need to figure something out to stop me from being dizzy.

Dizzy from the pool or what???

Getting out the water. Totally. Worse ever. lol. I looked drunk. Maybe I was.