Its been almost two weeks since the 70.3. I'm feeling much better this week and had a great swim Wednesday morning. I have also had a few days to digest the bike and the run.
In transition I had brought arm sleeves to wear but decided not to and headed out on the bike in shorts and a short sleeve bike shirt. Looking back I should have put the sleeves on and should have thought about leg sleeves. It was cold oh so very cold. I would think being wet made it only worse. I was disappointed with my cycle. I could not get warm and I think that might of hindered my performance. I had some challenges too with other competitors. Competitors are to keep to the right, pass on the left, and when the passer's wheel reaches the passor's front wheel they are to back off 3 bike lengths. It was just like driving the 401 and some people decided to stay in the fast lane although people behind them were going faster and the right lane was clear. It does get annoying when you have to yell coming to your left at the top of your lungs so they'll get out of your way. I made it though the bike course but not in the time I would have liked.
I swapped my bike shoes for running shoes and my bike jersey for the DRTC T-shirt donned on my DRTC hat and headed out. The run started out very painful so painful I was going to give up after 1K however something told me to run. The pain in the front of the legs lessen as I ran however eventually I think I felt spent and started to walk fast. I keep thinking back trying to understand exactly what happened but maybe I'll never know. I do know that in Syracuse I want to run the whole 21K.
Overall I'm pleased with the results. I did not place a time commitment on the event only to finish my first which I did accomplish.
Now winter training and the challenge of looking weight starts !!!
Next post will be how the fundraising has been going.
Have a great day,
Liz
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