I Owe You a Recap….

Well, hello there!

Yes, I am still alive. 

My job has been pretty busy, and, well, life in general!  And every time I take a break from blogging, it takes a lot to get me back into it, I guess.

Anyway, first I will start off with a recap of my triathlon last month!

I didn’t have anyone there to take pictures, but here is a before and after shot.

 

Me and my friend, Steph – she is training for a half Ironman in July!

 

Steph, my friend, Bruce, and me post-race

I kind of felt like a bad ass with the numbers on my arms.

I had no idea what to expect, other than being slow in the pool. 

I was, indeed, slow in the pool, but that particular day was also FREEZING!  We came out of the pool and ran outside into 40 degree temps and heavy winds.  I will never forget that run from the pool to my bike – soaking wet and freezing cold!

I tried to transition as quickly as I could….it helped that I borrowed my friend’s tri suit.  I threw on my jacket, bike shoes, and helmet and took off on the bike.

I’d only been on my road bike (clipped in) about 4 times prior to the race, so I was still a little scared during all of the twists and turns!  It was super windy but I was okay with my bike time.

Then came the run.

I felt like I was HARDLY moving at all.  It’s true why they call them “Brick” workouts – your legs feel like, well, BRICKS.  I remember seeing the one mile marker and SWEARING it should be 3.

I was so happy with my run time, at least! 

 

Swim (400 Meters): 11:02.6

Transition One  – 3:38.4

Bike (10 Miles) – 36:51.7 (16.3 mph)

Transition Two – 2:16.2 

Run (5k) – 23:35.7 (07:35/mile)

Overall:  1:17:24.6

 

For my first triathlon, I was pretty happy with how it went.  Sure, I wish I could have been faster in the swim and bike, but for not really doing it much to prepare, I was pretty pleased!

 

I promise to catch up on your blogs and lives soon – I missed you all!

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