Yes, its like a bad movie that doesn't know only Rocky can have 5 lives.
2 story lines here: First this was my first race back in quite a while. Second, this was the race director’s first race.
Pre-Race: I haven't changed much. I get to the race super early with Sarah. I explain that open bike rack means you choose your spot in transition, so you better get there early so you don't have to lug your bike around. I was one of the first participants, so race officials and body markers weren't ready, but no worries they quickly jumped on me once I was in the corral.
Run: I studied the map, but wasn't quite sure how the 2nd run was going to be done. A lot of other athletes were asking the RD for directions too. A couple brave souls who had done the Tejas triathlon, which uses the same run course, offered up their rabbit services. Too bad those services only lasted the first 400 meters. I had anticipated starting out a bit slowly and then feel a rhythm, but I was like fresh meet and went with the front group from the gun. A few guys got away from me, but went off course, I yelled and got them back on track, but by then they had to chase back to catch me. Then they passed me again, oh well. I felt pretty strong and was happy with my first 3 miles.
Bike: Onto the bike I felt good. The race director had everything on the bike course buttoned up, plenty of police and cones. A sign signaling that the U-Turn around was upcoming would be nice, but no complaints. My legs on the other hand just spun. No real power, just a lot of spinning.
Run: The wheels fell off. My slowest 3 miles ever.
Overall: Pretty happy with my results. I finished 1st in my new age group, 30-34. I have not ridden outside since 2009??? Wow! It has been too long.
Results
Official Race Photos
Pre-Race: I haven't changed much. I get to the race super early with Sarah. I explain that open bike rack means you choose your spot in transition, so you better get there early so you don't have to lug your bike around. I was one of the first participants, so race officials and body markers weren't ready, but no worries they quickly jumped on me once I was in the corral.
Run: I studied the map, but wasn't quite sure how the 2nd run was going to be done. A lot of other athletes were asking the RD for directions too. A couple brave souls who had done the Tejas triathlon, which uses the same run course, offered up their rabbit services. Too bad those services only lasted the first 400 meters. I had anticipated starting out a bit slowly and then feel a rhythm, but I was like fresh meet and went with the front group from the gun. A few guys got away from me, but went off course, I yelled and got them back on track, but by then they had to chase back to catch me. Then they passed me again, oh well. I felt pretty strong and was happy with my first 3 miles.
Bike: Onto the bike I felt good. The race director had everything on the bike course buttoned up, plenty of police and cones. A sign signaling that the U-Turn around was upcoming would be nice, but no complaints. My legs on the other hand just spun. No real power, just a lot of spinning.
Run: The wheels fell off. My slowest 3 miles ever.
Overall: Pretty happy with my results. I finished 1st in my new age group, 30-34. I have not ridden outside since 2009??? Wow! It has been too long.
Results
Official Race Photos
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