As I've mentioned before, my big Tri goal for this year has been to compete in the Fronhofers Olympic Tri. I'm taking a realistic look at where I'm at with training for it, and what it will take to finish the race. At this time, I have to concede that I don't think I'm ready.
Here's the deal: The Fronhofers race is on August 2. The didstances are:
a 1640.42 yard swim,
24.85 mile bike,
and a 6.21 mile run.
I'm not there. Not even close. Okay, I can push the the swim. And the bike distance isn't an issue, but I understand there are some serious hills on the course, along with a time cut-off. But,it's the run that'll kill me! I can not get off the bike and do a 10k. Not yet, anyway. And definately not without walking.
So, "what's the new plan?" you ask.
Well, thans for asking. And since you asked, I'll share my new plan with you! There is a Crystal Cove Sprint Tri on August 29.
http://www.cdtriclub.org/index.php?PHPSESSID=cb626f0a0cfb901f05103a9f2d3810ef&page=Crystal%20Lake%20Race
Crystal Cove is in Averill Park, and the bike course actually goes past my parents road.
Here are the distances:
Swim .5 miles (That's about 900 yards)
Bike 18 miles
Run 5K
The bike course is still incredibly hilly. But the swim and run are half the distance of the other race. I already swim that distance in training, so now I can work on getting faster. Running after a bike ride is always painful, but I can run a stand alone 5k now. This gives me time to get stronger and faster at it.
So, this will be my first ever- official Triathlon.
This will be the race that allows me to claim "I'm a Triathlete!"
-Peace!
2 comments:
Way cool. You can run here during your visit it will get you ready for the heat and humidity of August in NY cause we already have it here.
That's awesome! Any time I feel unmotivated to do my 45 minute walk in the morning...I'll think of you for inspiration!
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