I just did my first sprint triathlon! It was so much fun, and I think I'm hooked! It consisted of a 500 yd. swim, 12 mile bike, and a 3 mile run. I talked my friend Marty into doing it with me, and he talked his friend Keith into doing it too (ha ha SUCKERS!)
Everything went fine, but I was really disappointed in my swim. I was in the same lane w/ a few other swimmers, and it was crowded. I don't think I'm used to racing with other people in the pool with me! My bike was fun, I didn't push myself too hard because I wanted to have enough energy for the run, which I did better than I expected on it. My goals were to finish it in 1:30, and to at least finish somewhere in the middle of the pack (Rank #275 or under). I finished in 1:23, and I was ranked 199 so I have to be happy! It'll be a good starting out point for my next season. I'll put the stats at the bottom if anyone is interested. I'll put up actual race pics later when they come out.
Everything went fine, but I was really disappointed in my swim. I was in the same lane w/ a few other swimmers, and it was crowded. I don't think I'm used to racing with other people in the pool with me! My bike was fun, I didn't push myself too hard because I wanted to have enough energy for the run, which I did better than I expected on it. My goals were to finish it in 1:30, and to at least finish somewhere in the middle of the pack (Rank #275 or under). I finished in 1:23, and I was ranked 199 so I have to be happy! It'll be a good starting out point for my next season. I'll put the stats at the bottom if anyone is interested. I'll put up actual race pics later when they come out.
This was so much fun, I thought it would just be a difficult race that I could get through, but it ended up being a blast...next stop Colorado Springs in 3 weeks with Kat! I can't wait! (You won't see better times on this next one, much longer race with lots of hills!)
Kenz and I before the race
Jen and I (My dad in the background!)
Me trying to put my race belt on in the transition area (yes, I should be running while I was doing this, but I was chit chatting with Dave and Kenz!)
Keith, me, and Marty after the race
Keith and I at the finish lineKat might be the only one interested in the stats, but here ya go anyway:
Total time 1:23:53
Total rank 199th out of 550
Age Group Rank (age 30-34 year olds)- 5th out of 41
Sex rank (ranking out of all the women)-59th out of 294
Swim Time-(500 yds and a run across the pool out the door)-8:43 (the worst I have ever swam that! I'm usually around 7:30 It's killing me to even write it!)
Swim Rank -89th place out of 550
Dash (500 yd. run from swimming pool to transition area)-1:36
T1(first transition time from swim to bike) 1:44
Bike time 42:45
Bike Rank 299 out of 550
T2 (second transition from bike to run)-2:01 (this is usually the shorter transition time, but Dave and Kenz were right there so I talked to them for a minute!)
Run (3 mile)-27:06
Run rank 189 out of 550
10 comments:
ahhh Man Keri you're such a stud! I'm so so so super proud of you. You've got lots to teach me in the next 3 weeks (like how to swim with 5 other people in my lane tapping my slow-butt toes).
Keri you ROCK! And then doing another one in 3 weeks. You and Kat are my heroes! I am too chicken to even try. Especially since I only doggie paddle. :)
You are awesome, seriously 5th out of your age range, that's awesome!
Keri! You are my hero now!!! That is so awesome- I am so excited for you! I had no idea you did that kind of thing. Obviously we need to get to know each other better.
Keri... I am so impressed!!! Your mom said ou have been training for this... I told her ou were crazy! Great job!
Keri, you are hard core! I can't believe how well you did, I'm proud of you! Doesn't it feel great to achieve something you might have done blindfolded when you were 20? Not that I would know, because I'm a slug, but I plan to be better...someday.
Keri I am so proud of you. You are right you should be happy with those times. You are truly my hero and I love that you are doing the race in Colorado Springs. You and Kat will have a blast. Call me when you finish your race (unless it is before noon) because I will still be sleeping :) Love ya
You go girl! How impressive! You look fabulous too! good luck on the next one!!
I just found your blog because you posted on mine!! YAY for the internets! This is all very impressive. I only run when chased.
That's so awesome Keri! Some day I want to be just like you - wait, better yet, i just want to be you.
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