Completed in 1:15. 3 Minutes slower than last time. 8 minutes for the swim; got kicked in the face and I elbowed someone. On the bike I averaged 19-20 mph. So doing very well. But the run. The run killed me. It may have been the week that I was sick, but the run was hard. Also the heat. For 1/2 the run it felt like I was running in hot dead air. The heat really takes the energy out of me. I don’t know how to get through that, but I need to figure a way to get through it. The humidity may have been a factor too. Very thick air. I think the heat is a factor because of trying to get cool air into the lungs.
But I completed it. I took the first step and last. My relatives were there. I really like having the support. I don’t think I am ready to swim a mile, so I will wait until September and do another sprint. Plus now, I have to start training for the Disney marathon in January. That is the next big challenge to over come. 26.2 miles. I am going to rework my training schedule. I love doing these. Need to push more.
Time to retire the shoes: Over 300 miles!
Posted in Biking, Race Journal, Running, Sprint Triathlon, Swimming
