Monday, July 29, 2013

More Tri

Turkey Tri 2012 - standing next to two giants..lol.  I got 5th place for my age group in this race!

St. George 70.3 Swim Start - beautiful lake but with freezing cold water!


I switched to an aero helmet, I think I am mentally going faster.



At the finish line with the ladies after completing a very challenging course.  Lost my salt tablets, bottle of sport drink, completely dying on the big hilly bike course.  On the run, 3 miles to the finish line, I cramped up on both legs.. couldn't even walk!  Never mind with running..  A volunteer lady helped me to her chair, I literally bit her chair for a good a minute.  Good thing I broke 6 hrs..  run time was 2:24, keep in mind that I run a 1:37 half marathon on fresh legs.  St. George, I will not return for a good number of years.  Next year 2014, I'll be at O-side 70.3, and I WILL break 5:30!

Surf City 2013 Half Marathon - My fellow shipmate + running mate.  Got smoked by him in the last 2.5 miles of race.  Came in 1:33, 4 minutes faster than me.  After the race, a dozen of IPAs were waiting for us.  Nothing beats a  few good beers at the finish line!