Triathlon Report: The Overview

by This is Carrie on March 30, 2009

I swam.
(1/2 mile)

I moutain biked.
(13 miles)

I ran.
(4 miles)
Unofficial time: 2 hours 36 minute.
I started strong. I ended strong. I never wanted to quit. I consider that a triathlon well-raced.

{ 2 trackbacks }

Triathlon Report Part 1: Training | This Mama Makes Stuff: March 29, 2010 at 10:20 pm
Triathlon Report: The Race | This Mama Makes Stuff: March 31, 2010 at 8:56 pm

{ 14 comments… read them below or add one }

Chloe March 30, 2009 at 6:08 pm: You freakin’ rock. I am so proud of you. You now win the title of my most strongest friend

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Jen March 30, 2009 at 6:15 pm: Congrats!!! I’m curious what leg was the hardest for you? I would think mnt biking 14 miles would be pretty challenging sandwiched in between a swim and a run.

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Sarah March 30, 2009 at 6:43 pm: Carrie, i’m so impressed by you! I don’t think i could EVER do that! Congratulations! You’re officially awesome!

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mommymae March 30, 2009 at 10:08 pm: so awesome. i have a big race in 3 weeks. 8 people run 80 miles across southern illinois. can’t wait.

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Mommymita March 30, 2009 at 11:04 pm: Great job! Way to finish strong

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Cheryl March 30, 2009 at 11:53 pm: That is awesome! I’m super impressed (and gaining interest in something like that…).

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Kage March 31, 2009 at 1:17 am: this totally makes up for the epidural. I think your fourth child you should birth WHILE triathaloning…

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kristie sessions March 31, 2009 at 2:26 am: OY! I am tearing up! You look so great and SO happy exerting all that energy. Way to rock it girl!

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Zinone March 31, 2009 at 3:04 am: Beaming with pride! You are my hero~

AWESOME time!

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beth March 31, 2009 at 4:17 am: Sooooo coool!

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Sara Cox Landolt March 31, 2009 at 8:41 pm: Hey, these are great pictures. Was the bike pic before or after going over the handlebars? Nice job!

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This is Carrie March 31, 2009 at 11:52 pm: Thanks everyone!

Jen – I think the hardest part was the first 200 yards of the swim. All those people thrashing about–impossible to find your groove. THe rest felt great – except the part where I flew over the handlebars.

Sarah – The bike picture is from after the crash. all my scrapes are covered with dust so you can’t see them. I didn’t even know I had any until I felt a burning on my shoulder and thigh during the run.

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La La Land April 1, 2009 at 4:24 pm: Congrats! You’ve inspired me to do one.

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Andrea April 6, 2009 at 11:31 pm: Wow. I’m so inspired to go for it! A triathlon is on my list of things to do before I’m 40 (9 years to go). I don’t know how to swim…yet. Thanks for sharing everything!

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