I had a race yesterday. And I did really well. I actually performed where I should have been. My run was still slow, but I finished uder 2:35 which is about where I should be. The fastest I've done that course was 2:29 and usually I am in the low 2:30's. But last month I did 2:48. Ugh!!!!
So I was definitely happy with this outcome.
Now I feel like I ( Read more... )

I raced the Bakersfield Triathlon on Saturday.
It was the hardest run I have ever done, but I did it and I placed 4th to qualify for USAT nationals in Portland at the end of next month.

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The sun was shining, but if you closed your eyes you'd never know it. The winds were out of control. It was cold (hence 'ice breaker). My legs were shot from the hill sprints I did on Saturday ( Read more... )

RACE DAY!: You can view Cyndi’s version of the story. Here’s mine…
The transition area was not pre-assigned. AND the transition is not flow through. Everything happens at one end. Dang it! Why do they do that?!I arrive at transition just after opening at 5:05am. There are already about 10 people setting up. I strategically pick my spot, on the end ( Read more... )

I am at work. In 3 hours I will be checking out of here. Home to pack and do some final bike maintenance. By tonight I will be in Pacific Grove. Tomorrow I will watch my Team in Training teammates race (for most of them) their first ever triathlon. Such excitement and inspiration. I love watching newbies discover the joys of this sport and become ( Read more... )

Big Kahuna: My first 1/2 Ironman.
I am excited and nervous at the same time. I usually don't get nervous before races until the day of when I am on my way to the course. But this is different...
I keep thinking, maybe I 'm not ready. What if I can't do it? What if I totally bonk? What if my hips cramp up on the run and I have to walk? What if I ( Read more... )

I competed in the third and final Tri-4-Real of the season this morning. In the past when I have done this series, it was really cool to see how I improved over the season because the course is exactly the same each month. That's not quite the way it went this year ( Read more... )