EVERYTHING New on Race Day – St. Anthony’s Triathlon Race Report 2017
A friend of a friend asked me a few months ago, “Do you have any interest in racing St. Anthony’s Triathlon?” It was late February, I think, and I really did not have any interest in driving to Florida, doing an Olympic, in the heat, especially before Chattanooga 70.3. BUT. I started thinking. I loved that race. […]
St. Anthony’s Triathlon: Discount Code!
I LOVE St. Anthony’s Triathlon in Florida! It was my first “real” triathlon back in 2011 – and they are giving 10% off any of the three St. Anthony’s Tri events with the code “SWIMBIKEMOM“ Register here Read the 2011 Race Report here
How to Speak Triathlon (and a few SBM terms!)
One of my good SBM Army members suggested that I compile a list of “triathlon vocabulary” and post it. I already had a big list in the book, but I thought I’d repost and add something here. Hope it helps! (And feel free to tell me what I missed so I can add to the […]
Tri the Parks Russell Oly Triathlon
Race: Tri the Parks Series, Richard Russell Triathlon (Intermediate Distance)Location: Russell Park, Elberton, GeorgiaWhen: Saturday, August 13, 7:30amDistance: Intermediate/Oly: 1500 meter swim (0.9mile), 22 mile bike, and 6.2 mile runPre-Race DeliveranceThe Expert and I were racing this puppy together. The race venue was about 80 miles away. A solid 1.5 hour drive. We planned […]
St. Anthony’s: Happiness
The race is over. And I am happy, elated and barely able to move my body. The Expert and I both finished, without major incident, and did not finish last. Success! I pulled down an *official* race time of 3:22:34, with the longest T1 time in the history of man. Granted, the race officials did move […]
St. Anthony’s: Time to Rest!
Bike check is complete. We lucked out. I am on the end of “Row 2” near a giant tower, so easy to find. And the Expert’s bike is the farthest corner, last bike. We are good with finding our bikes – now we just have to possess enough energy to get to the bikes! Then, the […]
St. Anthony’s: Swim. Tipover. Run.
I like my race number. 309. I love the number 3. So this is a super groovy race number. This morning was a baby swim/bike/run pre-race warmup. The water, unlike yesterday’s calm surface, looked ugly and angry. After stepping into the water and getting beat around by the waves a little, we went forward and […]
St. Anthony’s: Water Report
Not that CNN will be calling me after this riveting video, but look how beautiful this place is! What perfect weather, and beautiful water. Tonight, I begin to pray that the water is kind and calm and lovely on Sunday. And could this freeze frame be any stupider looking? Good grief….
Transition-a-Palooza
Had a great spinning class this morning, followed by an Oly Distance peptalk/information/orientation breakfast with Coach Monster. I had my little green notebook, in which I scribbled furious notes. He asked me, “What is your biggest source of anxiety for this upcoming race?” I said, “Well, I don’t really have any anxiety at this point.” […]