DFL on the run. Nothing like being chased down by the patrol car guarding the intersections.... :( Very discouraging.

On a side note though, this time is my PR for a 5K for 2006. DFL and a PR in the same run, how funny.

Need to work on my run. I feel this is my weakest event.

Good, no problems

Run faster, so I'm not the only bike left in T1.

After coming in DFL on the run, I wanted to make up some time on the bike. I passed maybe a dozen people or so which was good. Tried to push but not too much since I still had another run left to do.

Nothing.... maybe work on more hills during training, but felt good about it anyway.

No issues other than waning strength and NO desire whatsoever to run the last mile.

Nothing, happy with T2.

Hamstrings & calves cramped up on this run. I was beyond exhausted at this point, and every breath I took aggravated the pinched nerve in my lower neck/upper back area. If DH hadn't been running beside me, cheering me on, I might've quit.... managed to cross the finish line despite myself. :)

Run more.

Walked around covered pavillion. Drank water, ate half of banana (all I could manage to choke down).


Stomach was very upset during bike and continued through the run & finish. My lack of running ability really hampers things. The DFL at the beginning really deflated my motivation.


Very good race. Glad I went, considering how much I hate running.

HR data (overall):
Avg - 168
Max - 184