Cleveland Tri Finish Pics
The pictures are up! All my photos are finish line photos of me in the same pose, so I just posted these couple.
Overall, I was not happy with my time (3:30). Am I really that slow?? I thought for sure I would post a better showing than that. But I guess for not really training on the bike as much as I should have, I should be happy. I am convinced now, that it is truly all about the bike. Even more convinced that I will never do an IM - because for me it is so NOT about the bike. I do it to be able to participate in tri's, but I don't enjoy it as much as swimming and running, so inevitably, I will not put the time into training in the saddle. That being said, I can see myself doing my sprints, and maybe a few olympics again, but I think that is my max.
Also disappointed with my swim time. 30 minutes? I would have liked to come in under thirty. I think that I was slow because after the final turn around the last buoy, we came back into the harbor, and that was heading into the sun, there was glare off the lake, and I couldn't really see where I was going, so I did a fair amount of breaststroke, which increased my time.
As for the bike, what can I say. No technical difficulties...always a plus for me. I didn't fall off the bike, even though it was a loop course with tight turnarounds. I came into transition under 2 hours, which to some of you cyclists is laughable, I am sure.
The run was tough. It was hot, and my legs were tired. Another loop course until the last mile or so, which ended near Cleveland Browns Stadium.
I have mixed feelings about this race. I am glad to get my first olympic under my belt. It was a lot tougher than I anticipated. I am not happy with my time, but in reality, considering the lack of cycling training I put in, the time is probably about right. I know if I want to trim 30 minutes, I need to do more bricks, and spend more time in the saddle.
Up next...Saturday is my first open water swim race. I am excited for that. Hopefully I can go all out, knowing that I won't have a bike and a run to contend with. Stay tuned...