This was a race called 'My Fir.st Tr.i' which meant that this had to be the first triathlon for all racers. I liked that so I didn't feel intimated or out of place. This race consisted of a 1/4 mile swim, 10 mile bike and a 2 mile run.
How did the race go??! Let see...the swim was horrible for 2 reasons. I don't like swimming in lakes...they gross me out and there is seaweed...and if you even prepare for the swim like I did...it is still so hard. I couldn't wait to end the swim part and the whole time I was thinking 'I am so far from shore...will I ever make it back'. The bike was so hilly I couldn't believe it. I will def be getting a nice bike if I ever do one again. I used one that Tate got for free from a client of his...I can see why he wanted to get rid of. I couldn't change gears a couple times so I had to walk up 2 hills because I couldn't pedal on the gear it was on. The run was so easy compared to the rest, even after doing the other 2 parts.
I had a great time and it was something really fun for Tate and I to do together. Tate finished 4th overall and I finished 21st overall (100 racers total). I actually got first in my age group for women's. :) This is something that we would definitely do again. We really don't have a desire to do a full triathlon...we liked that sprint distances.
Here are a few pictures of us with one of Tate's co-workers that did the race also.
Before the race started...all geared up in a swim attire!!! We look so good with those caps on...haha
Tate finishing the 10 mile bike!
I just finished and feel so relieved!!!!
All three of use after the race....so glad it was over :)
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