After running my PR in the sizzling mile on Wednesday( a 6:10), and this being a convenient cut back week on the Augusta training plan, I was ready for the Iron Abe today! I did an easy run and weights on Friday, and a easy swim on Saturday.
I had everything ready the night before, and ate some breakfast, and had some coffee before heading to the lake. I set up in transition, but started to panic a little when I found out wetsuits were legal. I had mine ( well Patty’s) in the car. Should I run and get it? I saw Bridget, and she was wearing hers. Thankfully I saw Nancy and she, of course, wasn’t and this calmed me down.
I did a quick warm up in the water, and the temp was fine. We lined up for the start. During the swim I kept toward the front stayed next to another pink cap. I had trouble spotting the buoys due to the sun. I just hopped I was swimming the right direction.
T1 was good, got on my new Oakley’s and I was off. I wasn’t surprised when my brother passed me before mile 10. I was riding well, and saw the 1st place feel male on the turn around. Catching her was my goal in my mind. I took the time to put socks on in T2. During the run we were mixed in with stoneman runners. It was hard to get a good rhythm down on the run. There were lots of turns and ups and downs. I was worried about the run, bet felt better than I thought I would. I finally caught the 1st place female with about a mile left to go. I was hot and tired but tried to hang on. I saw my boys and Steven when I crossed Lindsey bridge and gave them a high five before sprinting to the finish. I finished in an overall time of I think around 2hrs 24 min.
Everyone said I was the first female, but you can’t be sure at a tri. Who knows, I could have gotten a penalty. Steven bet me I couldn’t look at the results until the awards. So I waited. I had a Fat tire or two until the awards started. I ended up getting first place overall female! I was so excited! The Hardy Breed group went home with lots of hardware. Thanks to everyone who volunteered and who came out to cheer.
