From sitting on my ass watching TV to finishing the Peach Classic Triathlon...wow. Hard to believe. For the record, let me say that that Penticton course is HARD. Heat and hills, that's all there is.
I came it at 2:55:49, which my friend seems to think is awesome, but I felt a little disappointed, which is strange since I didn't expect to be able to race an Olympic Distance race this year. Still, I had it in my head that I would come in between 2:30 and 2:45. I have to remind myself that this is my first year in the sport (without any background in any of the 3 events, which others tend to have) and that what I've done thus far is impressive to say the least.
This race is also more elite than the others I've done. Many excellent competitors showed up on Sunday, many who were either finishers or champions of Ironman races past. Peter Reid, current Triathlon Canada champion was there...had I seen him I would have said hi.
So, the moral is that I have a long way to go, but my goal is to place top 3 in my age category (and finish an Ironman, but that will come along the way methinks) so I must continue training. Harder, Faster, Stronger...etc
11 months and a week since I first decided I wanted to do this sport, and here I am, a lean, mean fighting machine. I think I will spend the winter working on my swim, which needs to become faster, and my bike, which needs to be replaced with something, oh I don't know...FAST (though she has held up beautifully for me).
I still may do the Vancouver Tri, but I'm not sure. It's in September so I have time, and there a sprint dist on Sept 18 that may be a nice way to finish off the season and show me if I've improved on my Delta time at all.
Until next time, adios me!
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