Chasing Chicken Triathlon

I signed up for the Chasing Chicken triathlon a few months ago and haven't given it much thought since. Unfortunately, I never got on my bike, once. I was feeling very nervous this morning at how unprepared I was for the bike, and sort of for the swim. I've only swam a few times in the past few months but usually that's fine. This was a pool swim today however, and a snake one at that. I was seated 26th swimmer in the water, 7th woman. I was a bit nervous because I was up with all the college ladies and just wanted to make sure I had seeded myself correctly so that I didn't get in anyone's way or get stuck behind anyone. It ended up being fine. Each swimmer went every 15 seconds and I never got near the swimmer in front of behind of me, it was perfect.

The bike was better than I thought it would be but it was WINDY and hilly. It was a good course and I enjoyed it. I actually only got passed by one chick on the course which never happens. Generally I make it out of the swim fast and then get passed by lots of ladies on the bike and then have to make up that time/place on the run. So, I was happy with the biking outcome today.

The run was ok. My shins and feet were killing for the first mile or so. I actually thought I was going to have to walk because i can't afford to get shin splints right now. But, I just slowed it down a bit and tried to work it out. I'm not sure how I did on the run (the results haven't been posted yet) but it felt slow.

All in all, it was a good race. I finished 2nd in the 34-39 Age Group and 10th woman overall.