Hervey Bay Triathlon Australia
Catherine's version of events
Hello there
Well one very proud self this morning! i can't believe i did it and can't believe i did it under 3hr 30!
here's the run down.
had been nervous all week - and was basically petrified. was trying to think positive but wasn't really working for me.
so we got all organised and next thing i knew i was waiting at the shore ready to run in. i think there were about 20 people in my wave. i was all fired up to implement my waterpolo defence moves to get people swimming over me
off, but didn't get touched by anyone which was great. swim felt good but not too sure on the split time. it was so flat i could breath both sides! i had a bit of trouble trying to locate the last buoy before turning to shore - it was quite hard for me to spot but got there and through ok. even managed to pass people. Once i got to the end realised i could have pushed a bit harder but also wanted to make sure i didn't overdo it too early.
and then to the bike, after a relaxed transition! my speedo wasn't working so just had to go with how i felt. stupid bike computer told me the temperature the whole way though (it was 21 deg when I started and 24 when i got off!).
was passed by all the superbikes. basically i just tried to push without overdoing it again. it was a 2 lap circuit with one really awful hill. and, i'll come clean, i hadn't ridden 40km in training!!!! so this was the leg i was most concerned about. but once again, got through!
and then to the run. once again not sure on my time (am waiting for the results). started off on under 6 min km's but was over that by the end. i was starting to overheat and didn't want to pass out when i passed the finish line so ended up with a couple of walking stints at the water stations to make sure i held it together. but overall i finished pretty well. and very very glad i finished. i can't quite believe i did it!
feeling okay today - back is really sore and legs are starting to struggle, and now have a tan line from my bike shorts, but still in awe that i did it. will let you know the split times when they come through.
Thanks for all your help and support! give me a day or two and i will be ready to start again - with more structured accountability to do the training from me!
And definitely never want to do an Ironman.
C
Well one very proud self this morning! i can't believe i did it and can't believe i did it under 3hr 30!
here's the run down.
had been nervous all week - and was basically petrified. was trying to think positive but wasn't really working for me.
so we got all organised and next thing i knew i was waiting at the shore ready to run in. i think there were about 20 people in my wave. i was all fired up to implement my waterpolo defence moves to get people swimming over me
off, but didn't get touched by anyone which was great. swim felt good but not too sure on the split time. it was so flat i could breath both sides! i had a bit of trouble trying to locate the last buoy before turning to shore - it was quite hard for me to spot but got there and through ok. even managed to pass people. Once i got to the end realised i could have pushed a bit harder but also wanted to make sure i didn't overdo it too early.
and then to the bike, after a relaxed transition! my speedo wasn't working so just had to go with how i felt. stupid bike computer told me the temperature the whole way though (it was 21 deg when I started and 24 when i got off!).
was passed by all the superbikes. basically i just tried to push without overdoing it again. it was a 2 lap circuit with one really awful hill. and, i'll come clean, i hadn't ridden 40km in training!!!! so this was the leg i was most concerned about. but once again, got through!
and then to the run. once again not sure on my time (am waiting for the results). started off on under 6 min km's but was over that by the end. i was starting to overheat and didn't want to pass out when i passed the finish line so ended up with a couple of walking stints at the water stations to make sure i held it together. but overall i finished pretty well. and very very glad i finished. i can't quite believe i did it!
feeling okay today - back is really sore and legs are starting to struggle, and now have a tan line from my bike shorts, but still in awe that i did it. will let you know the split times when they come through.
Thanks for all your help and support! give me a day or two and i will be ready to start again - with more structured accountability to do the training from me!
And definitely never want to do an Ironman.
C
Never say never;), and well done!
Chris
