(my wave start)
..tired.. no time to post. Suffice it to say that DAMN THAT WAS HARD! I would compare the 10k to the final 6 miles of the marathon! I finished within my goal range w/ a time of 2:56:20. You can check out my complete stats HERE. My swim was slow - REAL slow - as I expected, the bike was within my goal and though the run kicked my ass it was a decent split too.. under 1 hour. :) My transition times were despicable, but not SO bad for my 2nd ever race and the WORLD's LARGEST tri - and therefore transition area. I was prepared for the run to be hard, but - for some reason - I wasn't prepared for it to be marathon hard.
My sweet ride care of Tom: The Schwinn Prologue. Their (Schwinn's) first tri bike! :) I rode one of FOUR out right now. They will be out in 2008. (I was going to add a link to the Schwinn site, but this bike is so new that it's not on the site yet!)
Marked and ready to go:
Wetsuit, check. Ready to go get in line.
Game face... Let's DO THIS!
Race finish (the time shown started at 6am when the first wave started... my wave started at 9:05am.)
A picture speaks a thousand words!!!! That was HARD!!!
My 'pit crew'
Post race with my coach Chris and fellow MadCity TNTr Joe.
I'll post a longer more interesting description of the race for those that are interested. :) ha ha For now enjoy the photos.
CONGRATULATIONS Laura!!!! Wow! That is just amazing! I know you are so proud of yourself and should be! I can't even imagine tackling one leg of that nonetheless all 3!! I know you will sleep well tonight : )
ReplyDeleteYeah! Congratulations Laura! You must have been the envy of everyone with your new ride! hee hee
ReplyDeleteI checked the internet this morning to find out whether you had to swim in sewage or not. Looks like they got it cleaned up for you!
I can't wait to read more about the race!
Congrats!! That is awesome and inspirational. You've motivated both both Kelly and I.
ReplyDeleteMike - are you going to join me next year? There are a lot of sprint tris in Wisconsin.. I hope to hit those next year. :)
ReplyDeleteCongrats! We were thinking of you yesterday. Now enjoy the glory and rest up!!
ReplyDeleteLaura,
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the TRI. I did the Sprint at Accenture this year and it was my first - I loved it and am now hooked. What did you think of the Schwinn Prologue? My mom's b-friend owns a bike shop and he told me about it 'cos he knows I want a TRI bike. I'm just afraid it might be too "entry level" (I've ridden a road bike for a few years). Thoughts? Feel free to email me at chadsommer@yahoo.com.
Thanks,
Chad