The water was very warm. I felt good and calm, but had trouble passing at the 250 mark. I think folks were getting tired and I was just getting warmed up. I know it is still early in the season and I haven't done my anaerobic swim drills yet. I'm not complaining about my performance, I just know there is an opportunity for improvement here.

Enter a faster swim time to minimize congestion. Do more anaerobic drills.

I had a really good T1. I decided not to pull on a long-sleeve jersey and just go for it. Everything went smooth.

Nothing

This course was supposed to be 13 miles, but most of my friends with computers said it was 12, so I changed that in the race report. I had an awesome bike! I stayed down in my aerobars, kept my cadence high and boogied! My Cervelo is a wonderful bike. I love it!

Practice turns in the aerobars, not fill my aerobottle quite as full so I won't get splashed.

My hands were so numb with cold that I couldn't unsnap my helmut or snap my number belt. I also had difficulty pulling on my running shoes. I ran with the right shoe tongue stuffed into my shoe. Luckily my feet were so numb from cold that I didn't even notice it.

Race on a warmer day?!

I am ecstatic! This is by far the fastest 5K I have ever done! And I didn't feel like I was going that fast. When I crossed the line, I was already thinking that I didn't run fast enough because I wasn't breathless and gaspy. So I was incredibly shocked when I saw my time split.

Run faster!

Stretched and cheered for my hubby and my friends.


Nothing. I can't believe I performed this well at such an eary season race.


Very fun race. My friend Justine placed second in our age group. We go to the same tri clinic. Greg (our clinic coach) will be so proud!! I had a blast with my friends and met Rus (De Cracker) for lunch afterwards. It was a great way to unwind after the race. Scott, Reuben and I really enjoyed talking with Rus and look forward to doing more events in the Beaufort area.