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
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