First race report!

[light_sabe_r]

Great report and photos tygab! Well done on a fantastic time and a great race! Love the action shots!

[KnottedYet]

Hooray!

[Wahine]

Yipppppppeeeeeee!!! You did it and now you're hooked. You'll never look back. Good Job!!

[RoadRaven]

Thanks Tygab - really enjoyed reading that - I don't "tri" but your writing made me feel like I understand a tri...

Congrats on exceeding your expectations for your hoped-for time.... I'm well-impressed

[Tri Girl]

HOORAY TYGAB!!!! Fantastic report- loved reading it!
You did a great job, and had a wonderful race, despite a rocky start in the water. Good for you for digging deep and having a wonderful day out there!!!

Now I'm off to look at more pictures...

[teigyr]

That was great!!! I was too beat to write more than a few sentences let alone write something eloquently. That swimming is a huge adjustment, isn't it. I'm so impressed that you got through it then actually was able to pass people I'm glad you felt good at the finish, too. Your husband got some great pictures! The run is difficult even without preexisting problems so I fully understand not pushing 100%. Talking to people, too, makes the time go by faster

Are you sore at all today?

[HeatherErin]

Wow - fun report! And a great time! Congratulations!

[tygab]

Thanks everyone! I want to do another but the season is ending here in New England. So, I will have to look around and see what comes next. I may switch to a run event for my next milestone.

Yes, Teigyr, the swim I have realized is a very mental thing in terms of controlling your thoughts and emotions. I sort of knew this going in, but having it actually happen makes me really understand that. I know I can swim the distance at a decent pace. I know I can swim in deep water, at least for a while. But somehow, the combination of it all in the race environment, plus lots of people around you, is something else!! I think for me it is easy to swim to or along shore even if I cannot stand, but not so easy to swim to the middle somewhere where there is nothing but water around! No quick exit, if you will. I will have to do more of this in future training.

As for soreness, I'd say I am moderately sore, but not to the point of being uncomfortable. I will not exercise today, but probably could tomorrow or Wed at the latest.

Two questions, that struck me after doing this.
1. Are those in the later waves time adjusted? If I am in a later wave someday, I'd hope this is the case, otherwise it seems like a time penalty at the gate!

2. My race belt kept moving on me the whole run. Does this mean it was not tight enough?

I am sure there are others, but not at the moment.

BTW Teigyr, sorry to hear your race conditions were challenging. I think that makes a huge difference in one's confidence going in, and you're good to have toughed that out!