The race was HARD! The lake (Boat Lake) was beautiful. The water was perfect, not too cold! I really don't like cold water. First time I had ever worn a swim cap that I can remember, I had a nice "mom" help me to put it on. I started off a little anxious and ended up swimming too fast, once I calmed myself down and found my pace I felt so much better! I would definiely say the bike was the most challenging part for me! The first half of the bike was hill after hill after hill...ahhhhhhhh! The second part of the bike was a lot better, a couple hills, but nothing like the beginning! Running is my stongest of the 3 parts, but I definiely felt like I was barely moving for the first 1/2 mile. Then I found my legs and was able to pick up my pace a bit. Going through the finish line is amazing...love that feeling!
Sad that it is over, I really enjoyed spending the time "training" with my best friend and enjoying race day with him. We will have to look for another race...anyone know of one close by?
Some girlfriends and I signed up to run a half marathon in March, so I am looking forward to that....Seaside here we come!!!
Here are a few photos from the tri...
