Tri Report--first tri done on my new road bike

[teawoman]

And wow! what a difference!

I did this tri 3 years ago when I was about 25 pounds heavier and my hybrid bike weighed 40 pounds (total loss almost 50 pounds ). 3 years ago, I was last with a time of 2:38 . The bike took me 1 hour and 35 mins. I just got the courage this year with the weight loss to try again...

and....

this time......

500 m swim 16 min something
20k bike 56:58
5k run 36 min something

Total: 1:51:14
Official results aren't out yet, so I will edit.

This is a VERY good time for me!!!! I took about 5 mins off the run from last time...swim was a bit slower but I was being a bit conservative because I was afraid of what was awaiting on the bike.

The bike was an out-and-back along a minor highway...6 mile out...downhill...6 mile back....mostly uphill! Not super steep hills, but pretty constant. It was about 20 mins out and 35 mins back with a headwind. Then I wiped out at the dismount line! Got off the bike and fell over. Have a nice bit of rash on my knee. It takes great talent to wipe out standing just about still. (I seem to recall I wiped at the mount line last time. Seems to be a tradition!).

Only problem I had was at the beginning of the run. My calves cramped up quite a bit and I had to run/walk for a few mins to stretch them out. That's never happened to me before. I chalk it up to not being used to the road bike. Or something.

I registered for another one next week! I am gonna take it a bit slower, but I do want to do it because we don't have fall tris here, so it's one of the last chances I have this year. I am so proud of myself. And love my bike!

THANK you for all the tips and encouragement you all gave me!