Subject: RE: Miami University Student Foundation Triathlon : Official ThreadThat was AWESOME. All the hill work in Athens really paid off; I was passing people regularly on the hills and never once had to get off the bike (most of my hill work has been on hills like the "big hill" on this race ). I didn't see anyone pass me who didn't have an actual tri bike with aerobars, that felt pretty good. The run and swim are where I lost all my time. I'm in my first year of serious running so I can't exactly complain about that, I figure I did a 10 minute mile at best. The swim, well, that's my own damn fault for letting nerves get to me and for doing too much drilling and not enough swimming. Oh, and note to future self: make sure your bike clothes are right side out BEFORE you put them in the transition bag. Jeez. Easy 20 seconds right there. Still, I came out of this feeling great, with that big slow-twitch grin, and remembered why I do this. Thanks y'all for all your help. Total time 1:30:16, still waiting on split time. |