Today was my first Triathlon! It was so much fun. I didn't feel nearly as prepared as I would have liked to be, but I am happy with my results and plan on improving next time. Out of the 32 women in my age category, I placed 4th in the 1 1/2 mile run (11:39 min), 18th in the 12 mile bike (46 min) and 9th in the 400m swim (9:55 min). This gave me an overall rating of...
10th place!
(updated- final results were posted online today)
I felt fantastic through the run, and even found myself sprinting to the finish line. I wasn't at all complaining that they shortened it from 2 miles! Transition to the bike went smoothly and I was quickley on my way.
Biking was the hardest part for me. It took so long that I think I got a little bored and lost focus, causing me to not push as hard as I should have. To add to the pressure, I had only been out on my bike twice before today! Transition from the bike to the swim was absolutely dreadful!!! My legs literally would not move! My brain was telling them to run and they didn't even want to walk!
I quickley stripped down to my bathingsuit, grabbed my goggles and cap, and was on my way to the pool area. Yes, we had the added pleasure of running without shoes, in bathingsuits, about 100 feet to the pool. Once there, I was thrilled to be out of the cold, rainy weather and into the warm, heated pool. I had to kick some people, I was kicked a few times, and had to zigzag around a few ladies, but still it felt great! The swim took me over a minute longer than I am easily able to do because of the hundreds of people sharing these 8 lanes!
Overall, what a great feeling! I am definitely planning on doing this again, maybe once or twice a year. But I'm not sure I will ever have the same feeling of accomplishment that comes with finishing my very first one!
10th place!
(updated- final results were posted online today)
I felt fantastic through the run, and even found myself sprinting to the finish line. I wasn't at all complaining that they shortened it from 2 miles! Transition to the bike went smoothly and I was quickley on my way.
Biking was the hardest part for me. It took so long that I think I got a little bored and lost focus, causing me to not push as hard as I should have. To add to the pressure, I had only been out on my bike twice before today! Transition from the bike to the swim was absolutely dreadful!!! My legs literally would not move! My brain was telling them to run and they didn't even want to walk!
I quickley stripped down to my bathingsuit, grabbed my goggles and cap, and was on my way to the pool area. Yes, we had the added pleasure of running without shoes, in bathingsuits, about 100 feet to the pool. Once there, I was thrilled to be out of the cold, rainy weather and into the warm, heated pool. I had to kick some people, I was kicked a few times, and had to zigzag around a few ladies, but still it felt great! The swim took me over a minute longer than I am easily able to do because of the hundreds of people sharing these 8 lanes!
Overall, what a great feeling! I am definitely planning on doing this again, maybe once or twice a year. But I'm not sure I will ever have the same feeling of accomplishment that comes with finishing my very first one!
After the race with great friends, Stacy & Susan...
And with my kids, there to cheer me on!
Check out my number- 523- my anniversary :)
12 comments:
Congrats Alisa! We're very impressed!
Wow. That sounds like a day in my own personal hell. I pretty much want to cry after 30 minutes on the elliptical.
...which makes me all the more proud of my crazy, masochistic sister! Great Job! Love you!
I'm so proud of you, too! wish we could have been there to cheer you on...
Congratulations. That is awesome. We'll look forward to hearing about your next one.
Oops. That last comment was from me, not Brett with amnesia.
Great job! You were one of the VERY few that actually looked like they were enjoying it.
You made some serious time!
Tell your hubby how lucky he is!
Congrats! That is a great accomplishment. And I'm so impressed with your times. Good job!
You did such a great job!! Nice times and rankings! All of that training and perserverance paid off! It was so great to share that day with you and I am looking forward to doing the next one with you! Congrats my friend!!
Awesome! Maybe someday if I ever get into shape. HA! That is so great!
You Rock Alisa! Congratulations!
Now I understand why you brought the wrong rolls for dinner. Good job.
Your favorite monster in law.
So great to see pics of your big day!! I will do it with you next year so you can kick my butt ... should make you feel even better than your finish this year!! You look amazing :) Great to see Susan and Stacy, too - miss those girls and the gym :(
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