JORDANELL TRI T1/T/2
Pre race nerves - but "thought" I was feeling confident in my training
Bike out - T1
Suffer-fest, last week I felt amazing on the bike. This week - I almost died
Bike IN
Run Out - T2
Finish Line - At least I beat the chick next to me.
Felt like shiz afterward. Can you tell by the look on my face!
Some cold water and a cute chika put a smile back on my face
I'm glad he still stands by me. Fat, less fat, win or lose. He's my favorite and motivates me to continue doing hard things. Even though I'm not very good at it.
My high hopes for yesterday's results were crushed about 1.5 min before I exited the swim and slowly made my way up the boat ramp. I felt great in the water and I thought the swim was going well. Until I checked my watch. Maybe that was a mistake. I was still a few hundred yards out from the swim exit and I was already 30 seconds past my goal split time. Dang it.
Feeling good though, I wrapped up the swim and hauled through T1- - or so I thought. It felt slick as snot. Wet suit off, no time to dry, just slid my tootsies into my bike shoes, helmet click, shades on, and I was off.
Then the whole thing went to hell in a hand-basket.
I thought I was ready for the bike this year. But the bike owned me. I had NO juice in the legs. I tried over and over to speed up my cadence and amp up the speed, but to no avail. My body denied my numerous attempts.
I finished the bike and hit the pavement running after what felt like another smooth transition. Numb feet for the first 2 miles only made me want to finish sooner. It was hot hot hot and thanks to the need to motivate a struggling runner next to me... I focused on helping her keep pace and we finished together. Well, I pulled in front of her just before the finish line - you don't think I'm going to "help her beat me."
I'm slow - but I'm not stupid. :)
THANKS FOR THE GOOD LUCK WISHES. I APPRECIATED IT. HOPE I DIDN'T LET YOU DOWN AS MUCH AS I LET MYSELF DOWN.
6 comments:
Shannie! YOu are just amazing for even trying to do a Tri. The very thought of it makes me scared. Don't get down on yourself. You finished, and hopefully you had fun, that's all that matters! You rock in my book!
Shut up. You did amazing simply because YOU DID IT- and i'm pretty sure there was more than one person behind you at that finish line. You did more than just TRI- you actually completed a triathlon!! I am very impressed and amazed. Way to go woman!!!
Never in a million years could I do that Shan! You are amazing! When I grow up, I want to be like you.
By the time I get around to making a comment every one steals all the cool things to say. Way to go, you're awesome.
Can't imagine trying to do a tri! You are incredible!
That is amazing! Seriously! I would have drown and never even completed the bike ride or the run.
Nice job! You did a freaking triathlon. That is something to be proud of!
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