Date: June 18, 2011
Location: Harrison City, PA.
Distances: Swim 200 yards + Bike 11.2 miles + Run 3.1 miles
Time: 1:19:18.3
Overall Rank: 121 out of 151
Age Group Rank: 13 out of 13
Results: http://www.smileymiles.com/2011/RES%2011%20PTARC%20TRIATHLON%20AG.HTM
This was my first triathlon. The first part of today's triathlon was in a high school pool. I beat my heat (in fact, I was ranked 6 of 13 in my age group), so I was feeling good heading into the cycling portion.
Second part of triathlon. Sweet! I have never been in a bike race before, and this was so cool. Police and firemen stopped traffic as I (we) entered intersections. I actually passed a few folks on the uphill portions, and the only people who passed me were zooming ahead on fancy road bikes. I only have a hybrid. I thought I did well, though I was 12 out of 13 in my age group.
The final part of the triathlon was running around the high school parking lots three times and then around the high school track 5 times for a total of 3.1 miles. As usual, the first mile was really hard. I actually stopped to walk a little bit during the first mile because my calf was tensing up and I didn't want it to incapacitate me. This worked, and I was able to run the last 2 miles at a slow but uninjured pace. Uggh, I don't like running as a sport, but I guess I'll get better and it won't be such a bear.
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| My first triathlon. People remarked at me having a chair in the transition zone. Hey, if there is space, why not? It's easier to change shoes. |
