We started fast, the two girls decided to run, I kept walking. We did have an older man walking by us, but he disappeared along the bike route. Watched the runners on the route back, cheered them on. Talked to all as usual. Thanking the volunteers and police. They all did a good job today. Ran into the timing chute.

Train more-as usual. My time was good. I train at 15 minute miles.

Slow and cold. Got past the timing tent and started talking to the master of ceremonies. He continued to egg me on "LOUDLY" out of a slow transition. He even offered me a sofa to take a nap on. I am glad I like him.


Speed up!!!

The first five miles had a head wind from HELL. I was lucky to do 9-11 MPH. However, on the way back I was pushing up to 22.4 with the help of the wind. IT WAS FUN!!! (I passed up the 2 girls on the bike.) The men at the turn commented that I was riding like a bat out of hell.

Got back to transition, peeled off layers of clothes. I got a lot of 'helpful' suggestions from the finishers. "Hurry, get lace up shoes, take off your helmet-which I was forgetting on my head as I was getting up, hurry....." Thanks guys and girls!

Hurry and put my Yankz on my shoes.

We run in front of the beautiful Catholic Church, the Church bells were playing Amazing Grace, it made me think of my wonderful grandma. (My grandparents were married in this Church.) I cheered all the other runners on as they passed.

I was determined to stay in front of the two girls I'd passed on the bike. I was going good and not looking up when I turned into the school parking lot. I couldn't figure out how I'd missed the speed bumps the first time and why the water stop was gone. Well, dummy was at the wrong school. While in the circle drive, I lost my hat and had to turn around go get it. Continued on to the high school, turned around, went along the correct race route, and then ran into the finish shoot. {The girl behind me followed me to the wrong school, I told her for future reference not to follow me.}

Remember to start and use my watch.

Smiled, walked around talking, cheered the other 2 girls in. Went drink 'red' gatorade, my favorite and eat some red beans and rice. We stood around for awards. Bear's team got 2nd place.


Need to practice transitions. Need less head wind on the bike route.


This was a fun race, it's more fun to race than to volunteer, which I usally do at this race. It was a great fund raiser for my young cousins' school.
We had fun!