btchance
05-27-2006, 08:40 AM
So, I just got done with my first tri and it went pretty well, and I definately enjoyed it. Okay, the swim was in the pool, one where you snaked down and under the ropes. I made good time, 4:53, but never really felt comfortable. Maybe it was because I was always worried somebody was wanting to pass me, which was never a problem, but it just didn't feel natural, like I was working too hard. Oh well, I can't complain about my performance there, especially since it's the 2nd fastest I ever swam the distance.
My transition to the bike went really well, the time of 2min something looks long, but as we had a good bit to run to get over there though.
Got out on the bike and it felt great. I was able to keep a good cadence no matter what the conditions were, and felt terrific on the climbs (yeah!!! I even passed a few people there) and could have probably pushed harder but I didn't want to kill myself before my run. My time there was 37min, which considering I was one of the few people on a MTB without slicks (maybe the only one), I have no complaints.
The transition to the run went smooth, and interestingly enough, the 1st part of the run was my best. I came out strong, made it about a 1/3 of the way, and started struggling. I ended up doing the walk a few seconds, run a little bit, combo, but I got through it. I definately need to do some more bricks off the actual bike, not just out of a spinning class. I was really surprised, though, that even with the walking, I ended up with a 20min time. My overall time was 1:07, which was a little better than I expected to do. I am planning on doing another the 1st weekend in July which is OW, so I'll have to try that out sometime soon. Oh, and I didn't take any pictures, but when the official ones are up I'll put the link on here.
and thanks for all your support here.
Kim
My transition to the bike went really well, the time of 2min something looks long, but as we had a good bit to run to get over there though.
Got out on the bike and it felt great. I was able to keep a good cadence no matter what the conditions were, and felt terrific on the climbs (yeah!!! I even passed a few people there) and could have probably pushed harder but I didn't want to kill myself before my run. My time there was 37min, which considering I was one of the few people on a MTB without slicks (maybe the only one), I have no complaints.
The transition to the run went smooth, and interestingly enough, the 1st part of the run was my best. I came out strong, made it about a 1/3 of the way, and started struggling. I ended up doing the walk a few seconds, run a little bit, combo, but I got through it. I definately need to do some more bricks off the actual bike, not just out of a spinning class. I was really surprised, though, that even with the walking, I ended up with a 20min time. My overall time was 1:07, which was a little better than I expected to do. I am planning on doing another the 1st weekend in July which is OW, so I'll have to try that out sometime soon. Oh, and I didn't take any pictures, but when the official ones are up I'll put the link on here.
and thanks for all your support here.
Kim