Last Saturday's tri was lots of fun even though I was all by myself. I didn't get eaten by any alligators or swamp things...I followed Suzi's advice and swam in the middle of everyone so that they were the first to get picked off. The water was nice and warm to swim in, it was great! It was about 850M and I was happy with my time. I had a little two minute run up to the transition area from the water. Then I hopped onto my bike and raced out. It was a weird course for the bike I thought...it went through some little neighborhoods and had a lot of turns. It totally slowed me up! No not really it gave me time to rest for a second. Anyway, I am for sure going to work on my biking more. I was ok with my time there but I think I could really shave off some time. It was a shorter ride with only about 13 miles. Then back to the transition area and off on my run. It was a short run of 2.65 miles so I didn't really have to worry about pacing myself...I could just run all out, but I was a little tired so I kept pace with a long leg amazon woman in front of me and that was good enough for me.
I am really glad that I made it in time cause I would have been super bummed. I woke up at 5:15am and I had to be all set up and ready to go at 7am. I had about a 40 minutes drive and so I thought I had plenty of time to get down there and pick up my packet and stuff! I got lost like three times and had to ask for directions twice! I am totally investing in a TomTom...it happens way to much. Well I finally found the park and then there was a line to pay and get into the park! Ahhhh! I made it by the skin of my teeth everyone. With ten minutes to pick up my packet, pay for my one time insurance, get set up and get body marked. I am glad somebody else was behind on time because they didn't close the transition area right on time so I made it. Phew!
I love it! I am looking forward to another sprint tri in August then a couple of relay tri's in September and in November (crossing my fingers) the Ragnar Relay from the Gulf Coast to the Atlantic Ocean.
7.27.2009
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Posted by missandyd at 7:59 AM
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I was super relieved to see your post and to know you didn't get eaten. Way to go Andrea! That's amazing that you did a triathlon and even better that you were happy with your time. I think something like that would be a huge accomplishment for me but I don't know if I could ever train myself hard enough to do it! You're my hero! That would've been awful if you didn't make it in time either! All that training and worrying and then you didn't make it! hahaha that would've stunk! Let us know about your next races! Good job again!
I'm loving the distances on this tri. It almost sounds do-able. Maybe next year I'll face the alligators and amebas with you. :)
Great Job Andrea! I don't think I would dare jump in any body of water in Florida except the ocean or a man made pool! Alligators are everywhere! I'm glad you didn't get eaten. Congrats on doing a Triatholon, you are awesome!
Good Job Andrea! I am so proud of you! You are an ispiration to me!
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