My first Oly
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prendergi posted 22 weeks ago.
Great job! It sounds like you really worked it!
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groovyjen posted 22 weeks ago.
Congratulations! Sounds like a great race. You are setting a great example for your kids.
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gfd posted 22 weeks ago.
Very nice. Don't worry about the run, it happens to most in their first OLY.
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kylie posted 22 weeks ago.
Awesome! So glad your day beat your expectations :)
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MillMan221 posted 21 weeks ago.
Way to go ! I've only done sprint distances so it's great to hear about someone's success at the longer distance.
Nice that family was with you at the finish line - mine were with me yesterday at the lavaman sprint in NJ - they braved the rain - and I also got a little choked up at the finish. This was only my second event ever, and the first one they attended.
Congrats again !
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Why? Many people have asked me... to test my limits ... and to push beyond them.
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So today was my first Oly and want to start off by saying thanks to all who have graciously answered all my questions. I was so nervous about the cold swim and really lucked out that the weather warmed up this week. The lake temp rose quite a bit and was actually 70 degrees. It had been down to 58 earlier in the week! I had only been in the lake twice and both times swimming with my new wetsuit. That is a big help. So I kept my nerves in check...which is very hard for me since I get nervous in crowds. I kept way to the back of my wave and off to the side. the swim went great for me. I was relaxed...passed some guys who started four minutes before me! It was awesome! It was a big triangle out to the point and then to then back to the other side. Swim 0.9 mile= 32 minutes. Only third time in the lake! I know I can cut time off that since I really underestimated my ability.
Run to transition and wondering if I should add my long sleeve shirt. It was really chilly before we started but the sun was out. Decided not to and that was the right move. once again...thought I should pace myself. The bike is hard for me... I don't know if I can't get a rhythm or what, though just started biking a little last year. Had a GU and my water bottle on the bike. Avg speed 17 mph which I was really pleased with. It can only get better...time=1hr 24min
Next transition went really smooth, though I couldn't find my Gummi Bears! OK another GU. Started running out of transition to the run start. Now...who would run you down a ditch, back up and through a field to get to the street?? Water was right there and they asked me if I wanted some. I'm thinking...I need some new legs right now!! I was panting and dragging and couldn't get my rhythm. Forgot my Garmin which I use to pace myself. Man...was I slow! 6 mile run 1hr 6min...and almost walked at one point. Probably could have walked faster!
Total time 3hr 6min. Not bad for my first one. Now I know what I need to work on and what really I am capable of. My kids ran down the side of the chute with me...no this is not Ironman...and I was almost brawling! My 8 yr old is so proud of me and so am I!
Once again, thank you all for the support and advice.
Theresa