8.26.2012

Race Day: Surf Town Triathlon

Today I participated in my second triathlon. The Surf Town Triathlon in Imperial Beach.
I was pretty excited about this race because #1 it was going to be my last one for this season and #2 it was going to be my second triathlon. I got 8th in my division in my first race so I figured I would be able to do a little better in this one because I had some "experience". If you want to even call it that. Basically I wasn't going to be running around like a chicken with it's head cut off. I had a game plan. My goal was to get in the top 3 for my division. (Lofty goal but I like to shoot for the stars.)

So here is the event recap:

Barely any waves. Just how I like my beach swims. Battling waves sucks.
Getting ready.

I started out at the front of the pack...

Got out of the water about 10th out of all the women under 34.

I think the drawing below goes well with this picture :-)

2nd in the Female 20-24 Division

 Below are the official times. So I have some serious work to do before next season if I want to shave off minutes. But I am pretty pumped so I think I can do it.


Goals: 
1. Get more power swimming and learn how to draft better.
2. Figure out what the hell seems to happen to me on the bike.
3. Shave a couple minutes off my run by just learning to set my pace a little faster.
4. Get stronger and closer to a better race weight.
5. Train harder and recover faster.


Now I need to get some sleep.


6 comments:

  1. Congratulations on getting second place in your second triathlon! That is just awesome, plus you were able to achieve your goal of being in the top three which is great! :) I find myself slightly jealous of your skills, dedication and energy -- am working on getting my energy levels back up but even after I do that I know I am not cut out to try triathlons so I shall follow your progress online instead. Am sure you have more triathlons ahead of you, good luck!

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  2. Thank you so much.I don't blame you for not trying triathlons. I have some friends and coworkers that look at me like I am insane. How about a 5k when you get your energy back? You let me know when you get there and maybe we can get Amy to push a stroller and do one with us.

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  3. You are more than welcome -- you were the one who did all the work! And that is a really good suggestion, I had not thought about setting "solid" goals such as registering for 1k, 2k, 5k, and eventually 10ks. I know there are tons of groups out there (some I have volunteered for and/or donated to) that have official walks, I suppose they seemed a bit daunting to do by myself... I will continue to work on getting my energy back and in the meantime shall start looking for various events :) Thanks for the suggestion, the offer to join me when I eventually am ready -- and the suggestion that Amy pushing a stroller could join us! (I have been hoping and praying for them)
    ~Jennifer
    P.S. I just remembered that one of my younger cousins did a triathlon maybe six years ago?? He finished alright (I do not recall exactly where he placed) but for some reason it was the only one he ever did. I think it takes a lot of time and real commitment -- and I doubt I would ever be one to try it! Walks I will be capable of so I am off to look into those -- finding more to motivate me should help me get my energy back and then registering can begin! :)

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  4. Yeah set a solid goal and tell people you are walking/jogging in whatever the event is. That's what I did for my first triathlon. Gives you a little extra motivation to "train" and do the race. Let me know what you find.

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