Race Day

5:45 am

Race site

I made it!

My breakfast: blueberry pancake


Well, I made it! I need to pat myself at the back! I started riding my bike in April. In the first few rides from work, I had to stop twice to rest. It is only 5 miles. Today, I rode my bike for 15 miles without stopping!

As for the swim, I cannot remember when was the last time I really swim laps. I stayed with my breast stroke today and did better. I did not have to stop long to catch my breath! Special thanks to Christina who was injured and cannot do the race. She was there to cheer me till I left the pool!

All in all, everything went according to plan. It took awhile before I got into the water. But once I was in it, I was fine. I let a few swimmers pass. I did not feel pressured to swim faster. Next year, I will use the freestyle. I have one year to learn!

Transition 1 was smooth. I got out of there without a challenge.

The first leg of biking was a bit off. I was trying to drink and almost lost control of the bike. The ride on Idelia was not as fast as I planned. I kept behind a gentleman because I am not sure that I can ride faster after I pass him. This time, I did not get the cramps! But at one point, my left toes were numb. I do not know what happened. Thanks to the police officers and volunteers, the ride was a piece of cake, relatively!

Transition 2 was not bad till I was running out. I almost missed the pad for the timing chip.

The first part of the run was hard. It was becoming hot. It was the first time for me to pour water on my head. I am glad that I had my running belt with water! As I approach the finish line, I noticed a lady who is 63 years old. They wrote our age on our left calf! I said to her that I wanted to be like her when I become 63 years old. Then we chatted a bit. I found out that this is her 44th sprint triathlon. She started when she was 56 years old. She competes in about 6-8 per year. I let her cross the finish line first. Afterwards, she told me that her goal is to compete 100 by the time she is 70!! She is my hero!!

Overall, I love it. This race gave me so much confidence about myself. Yes, I completed medical school, went through residency training and worked in a rural hospital for 3 years. But I feel that this a tougher physical and mental test. Just wish I know my completion time. I checked many times and it is not out yet! Yes, I will be patient. I came this far already :)

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swim 13:42


transition 2:16

bike 1:07:57

transition 1:19

run 40:57

total 2:06:08


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