What could be better on a Saturday? I started out the day by heading out to the Springfield Biathlon. I got to the beach house around 0645 with both scewers in my bike! This was already going to be a good race. I picked up my chip and set up my transition area. Why is it so much easier with out the swim?
All the women went out in wave 3. I started out the run feeling good. I let the first female pass me , but I kept her close the whole run. She slowed toward the end but I didn’t passer her. It’s hard to save the energy for the bike, but you have to. I was first out of transition. Popped a Red Bull shot and was off.
I was passed by the #2 female around mile 5, then I passed her. I felt strong on the hills. I was passed again after the turn around by Bette. She is an amazing cyclist. Around mile 10 I was in 3rd. I tried to pass at the end, but just couldn’t pull it off.
I finished in 3rd overall female! I was happy with my time on the run and bike. averaging over 20 mph is a huge improvement for me! I had to run after the finish to catch my youngest son’s baseball game. I cooked in the sun, but he got a couple hits and played catcher. He’s number 4 just like Molina! Later I ,of course, had to have a beer to celebrate!
