November 26, 2011 - Vancouver, BC
Masters Division (Female 35-39) - 3rd
I slipped and slid away around the 4 loop, 8 km run course at Jericho Beach on a very cold, very rainy Saturday morning. It was my very first cross country race and I was the only competitor at the start line without spikes on. Cross country running is a lot different than road racing (not a surprise) and a lot of fun.
I think I might try XC racing next season. Could be fun!
Saturday, December 10, 2011
Tuesday, August 23, 2011
Monday, August 22, 2011
Kelowna Apple Triathlon - Olympic Distance National Championships
August 21, 2011
While I didn't achieve the result I wanted, I am satisfied with my race. I am satisfied because I executed it as well or better than my other races this summer, and I was in good position coming off the bike. But I cramped near the end of the bike, again in transition and spasmed on the run. And this made for a VERY painful and slow run. Like 8 minutes off normal pace slow. And 8 minutes was the difference between meeting my goal (Top 20 or better, meaning Top 10) and finishing 57th. (Wow, I didn't like typing that result.)
This is a picture of my swim start. I am out in front on the far right, setting myself up to come out of the water with the leaders.
Still out in front with a few other girls.
Working hard on the bike.
Me struggling on the run. I don't know how Chris managed to make me look like I was moving.
While I didn't achieve the result I wanted, I am satisfied with my race. I am satisfied because I executed it as well or better than my other races this summer, and I was in good position coming off the bike. But I cramped near the end of the bike, again in transition and spasmed on the run. And this made for a VERY painful and slow run. Like 8 minutes off normal pace slow. And 8 minutes was the difference between meeting my goal (Top 20 or better, meaning Top 10) and finishing 57th. (Wow, I didn't like typing that result.)
This is a picture of my swim start. I am out in front on the far right, setting myself up to come out of the water with the leaders.
Still out in front with a few other girls.
Working hard on the bike.
Me struggling on the run. I don't know how Chris managed to make me look like I was moving.
Wednesday, August 10, 2011
Subaru Sooke Olympic Distance Triathlon
August 7, 2011
3rd Female Overall, 2nd Female 30-39
A great race despite crushing my face on a pontoon during the swim warm up, falling going into T1, fumbling with my bike helmet, and getting stung by a wasp minutes before the bike finish.
3rd Female Overall, 2nd Female 30-39
A great race despite crushing my face on a pontoon during the swim warm up, falling going into T1, fumbling with my bike helmet, and getting stung by a wasp minutes before the bike finish.
Monday, July 18, 2011
Peach Triathlon - Olympic Distance Provincial Championships
July 17, 2011
DNF
A huge disappointment. A huge personal failure. But being emotionally healthy proved to be as important as being physically healthy when toeing the line, especially for such an important (to me) event.
My athlete eggs are all in one basket now. Next up: Nationals in five weeks.
But first a week in wine country where I hope to regain my emotional fitness.
DNF
A huge disappointment. A huge personal failure. But being emotionally healthy proved to be as important as being physically healthy when toeing the line, especially for such an important (to me) event.
My athlete eggs are all in one basket now. Next up: Nationals in five weeks.
But first a week in wine country where I hope to regain my emotional fitness.
Monday, July 11, 2011
Sunday, July 3, 2011
Canada Day 2K Swim
July 1, 2011
My worst open water swim in a long time driving home the fact that a proper warm up is crucial.
41st Female, 7th Female 35-39
My worst open water swim in a long time driving home the fact that a proper warm up is crucial.
41st Female, 7th Female 35-39
Scotia Bank 5k
June 26, 2011
3rd Female?
A horribly disorganized race: no count down, long course, and no manual results tracking.
3rd Female?
A horribly disorganized race: no count down, long course, and no manual results tracking.
Tuesday, June 21, 2011
Sunday, May 29, 2011
Whistler Adult Sprint Tri
May 28, 2011
3rd Overall, 1st Female, 1st Female 35-39
First Tri in over 2 years. Led the swim and stayed out in front to about 50 m into the run. First out on the bike meant I cleared the bears off the course for the others. Love Whistler!
3rd Overall, 1st Female, 1st Female 35-39
First Tri in over 2 years. Led the swim and stayed out in front to about 50 m into the run. First out on the bike meant I cleared the bears off the course for the others. Love Whistler!
Mother's Day 5k - #11 BC Timex Road Running Series
May 8, 2011
44th Overall, 12th Female, 3rd Female 35-39
44th Overall, 12th Female, 3rd Female 35-39
Dave Reed Classic 5k - #8 BC Timex Road Running Series
March 26, 2011
BC 5k Championships
95th Overall, 25th Female, 1st Female 35-39
BC 5k Championships
95th Overall, 25th Female, 1st Female 35-39
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