Don't know what else to say except -- I'm a terrible runner!!!! Though my injuries stayed at bay, I was not pain-free -- just uncomfortable and not enjoying myself. Kept thinking "why am I doing this -- it hurts!!".

Losing weight would be a good start!
Drink water before beginning the run -- not hydrated enough.

Had to unlock the van to get the bike out, put on helmet and shoes.

I tried having one shoe with laces out and only the velcro strap to tighten. This worked fine, and I will try training with laces out of shoes to see if it feels OK all the time. It does save me a little time.

Ride felt good. Could have pushed just a bit more.

Use my camel back hydration system as I have done before on the bike leg. This affords me plenty of water for the entire race and I do not need more on the run leg.

Had to unlock van again, put bike in and change shoes.

Put running cap on top of running shoes so not to forget it (it was sunny today, plus I like running with a cap on).

I need to get better at this, or simply give up on this endeavor!

Not use the new small hydration pack I bought. When running, I have no time to drink, the water adds more weight to carry and sloshes around. Useless.

Took one minute recovery HR-- which was 32, slowly walked for abour 7 minutes, did minors stretch, just for calves.


My weight is number one factor. My need for more run training is number 2.


I rate the race as a 3 only because os my own performance -- it is a race I made up.

It is becoming a challenge for me to believe I should be entering races!! My running is so bad and is NO fun -- just makes me want to quit and just swim and bike. We will see how much more of the triathloning thing I continue to do after my 2 already scheduled races.

I am very glad to have done this today, but -- well, simply put -- disappointed in my ability to run.