This was not just my “A” race of the year, it was my last one and the only triathlon I signed up for this year. I had done two half marathons, a 24 hour relay trail run, an almost century (we were cut off at mile 77 due to “significant weather”), but no triathlons. We…
Category: Triathlon
2014 Ironman Austin 70.3 Race Report
In the days leading up to leaving for Austin I was consumed by the preparation. This is the first race I’ve ever done where the transitions were in two different places and I was nervous about forgetting something essential. Thanks to my trusty checklist and my cat’s gentle nudges, I didn’t forget a thing. I arrived…
Hockomock Y Triathlon 2014 Race Report
Today was KAT’s very first sprint triathlon, and it seems it won’t be her last. She’s resting comfortably now and says she feels great. That’s good. That’s what I wanted for her. Too many people push themselves too hard the very first time and end up injured or hating the experience. The original intent was…