Yesterday, August 20th I swam/biked/ran my first Sprint Triathlon!  I absolutely loved training and getting ready for this event.  I enjoy challenging myself and trying new things.  This event was a .3 mile swim, 14.1 mile bike ride and 3.1 mile run. 
This is only a fraction of all the bikes...this transition area was packed full.  The highest # I saw was 1089 so I'm guessing that is how many participated.
I finished within my goal time!  My goal was 1:45 min...I beat that with 1:43!  I was pretty excited.  My swim was awesome, I passed so many people...but then I saw them pass me on my bike ride.  I had a mountain bike, so next race I will have slicks/road bike.  The run was brutal after the bike ride.  Wow it was hard.  But i finished strong and ready to try another triathlon!!
My friend Kelli Allen was the one to encourage me to do this race.  We trained a little together and loved it.  This was a good day.  I was a a little sore, but next day, I don't feel a thing.  Guess I had some good training.  Next triathlons in June at Lake Lanier is my next goal!




2 comments:
Really impressive Rhonda - you're inspiring!
Awesome! I would love to do a triathlon someday...:)
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