The swim was fine. I was not interested in drafting anyone and taking a hit to my chin, so I just plowed through. Maybe plowed wasn't the correct term. I didn't hit anyone, I just tried to go.
I had a friend who is terrified of the swim. During the first two hundred meters, I stopped twice to yell out to her and see if she was alright. After she flipped over on her back, I took off and didn't stop until I felt dirt. It was a tough swim due to the temperature of the water.

Swim just a smidge harder...

Quite possibly the worst transisiton time ever. I had to put my shoes on, with socks, get on my gloves, get my glasses on, etc.

practice, practice, practice...

I was careful to hold back on the bike, as I was sore in my upper right arm, and was not interested in having another accident. In all honesty, some parts of the course scared me, the turns were very sharp. I know that this is just due to the accident last week, but I wanted to do much better on the bike this race.

Well, I don't know if I would have done much differently, all things considered. I was dissappointed in my speed in one respect, but I kept reminding myself that this was the race to prove that injuries and fear were not a reason to quit.

Well, because I had taken off my clipless pedals, and was using toe clips, it was easy. Rack the bike, grab the hat and race belt & GO!!

practice

Great day, it was hot. I also did not do well slowing into my standard pace/breathing until almost a mile, hence, I was very ineffcient. I was experiencing significant pain in my shoulder and upper arm by this time, so I started finding folks to run with for a distraction. By mile two, I was hurting. I knew that chatting on the course was not going to work anymore, so I had to dig down and go ( sounds so dramatic- how silly!) This kid was offering cups of ice at the last aid station just to be a smartass, but I took it and threw it on my head. Then, I took off. The last mile actually felt good, and I got smoked at the last minute by someone else. I tried to catch her, but I just couldn't (wimpy? probably)

I would have tried to drink more on the bike to hydrate for the run. I would like to pay more attention to my overall form as soon as I hit the run.

Kissed the kids, walked a little, drank some Gatorade


Last weeks' accident. Heat on the run was bad


Great race, with friendly volunteers. Director did great job!