My Very 1st Triathlon

Today was an exciting day, I once again managed to finish an endurance event, and again (which I'm not proud of) without training. 

Results

• Place within Age Group 52
• Overall 698
• Swim Ranking 45 - Time 8:27 
• T1 3:39 
• Bike Ranking 42 - Time 30:27 - MPH 17.7
• T2 2:27 
• Run Ranking 56 - Time 22:40 - Pace 11:20
• Total Time 1:07:39

The experience was absolutely amazing and I am totally hooked, most of this people actually trained and I still managed to sty in the middle of the pack which makes me think what I could accomplish if I actually train. Next Triathlon is a sprint on August 20 in Peachtree City ant then International distance in Chicago the weekend of my birthday... I am so training for those.

The swim - I am no longer intimidated by it, it was over before I knew it and surprisingly even through my efforts of staying in the back to not be kicked I found myself passing people and doing a pretty decent time in the water. Way better than what I anticipated and not scary at all.

The bike - I can definitely get better at this if I start riding regularly in PTC as the hills usually kick my butt because I have been riding pretty flat courses. I can't wait to start riding and training with the tri-club, it will make me improve tremendously.

The run - Still the most hated activity, even against the swim. I thought I was going to die, lol! Well, it just took me a while to catch my breath and feel my legs, I had to walk/run half of it trying to get my breathing under control but then I was fine. I guess 11:20 pace considering no training and swim/bike before it it's not horrible.

Transitions - I can do so much better! I had no idea what I was doing or what to expect, I definitely need to get cycling shoes and have a banana or something for after the swim. I did have shot blocks though but forgot to eat them before and after the bike, lol!

Overall great race and very geared to beginners so I felt good... Loved it and can't wait to do many more.

Now time to get some rest, it's been a long day, but very well spent.

Oh! and for all those dads out there "Happy Father's Day"

XOXO

CM