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With low expectations, but a desire to do the best I can, I finished the triathlon and was surprised with my times! Not the best, but not bad considering.
Swim 13:13.780
T1 02:23.101
Bike 43:08.756
T2 00:40.475
Run 24:15.070
Total 01:23:41.18
The swim and the bike hurt because I am not in aerobic shape. In fact, I almost stopped in the middle of the swim, but not because I was in danger or re-injuring myself. I wanted to stop because I was embarrassed about the pace I was holding and I was in a lot of "out-of-shape" pain. Instead of quitting, I decided to be grateful for a body that can do this. A body that can spend almost 4 months recovering and healing, while not working out, then go and race at this speed! I realized there are many triathletes who wish they could swim as fast as my "getting-back-into-it" pace. This new perspective gave me the drive to keep swimming and I love the swim at the Dino Tri. Red Fleet is a beautiful venue for a race.
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T2, bike to run, and I was off. The run was awesome! The whole time I was focused on listening to my body and would adjust my pace accordingly in the swim and the bike. On the run, however, I was surprised at the pace I could hold. I kept feeling and listening to my body and asking, is this okay? Yeah it was! It felt great! I was surprised, satisfied, and grateful I finished.
I got first in my age group and 4th overall.
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Yeah, Jamie! That sounds like a pretty good race considering your condition. 4th overall. That is awesome. I really hope to race you either later this season or next year. I miss training and racing with you. You are a champ!
ReplyDeleteI am definitely impressed. Haven't tried a triathlon yet and am dogging injury at every run but great job on your race.
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