1st Training Tri!

As my first race of the season approaches it's time to put all the pieces together. Today's training was a practice tri. I was so nervous as I drove to the White Mountain Aquatic Center; my practice "race venue".  As with most of my training Steve was right there along side me, timing, encouraging and pushing me to do my best. Gina also came for photos and support. Thank you both so much!!

The break down: 
Swim: 10 x 100yds at a 1:32 pace then a 500yd swim. This equals the Olympic distance
Bike: 20k outside!!
Run: 5k sub 7:00 pace

It was sunny but still a little chilly. So I made sure to have the right clothing. After being soaked from the pool, my transition wasn't super fast. It's hard putting long spandex, socks and a long sleeve jacket on when you are wet!

Today was my second time off the trainer and riding on the road. It was a challenge to be on top of shifting, hill transitions, cornering, dealing with traffic and wind while concentrating on the zone I was supposed to be riding in. It sure did feel good to be going somewhere and not looking at a TV and my washer and dryer!

The switch to run went much better, clothing wise, I only had to take off my jacket and put on my shoes. My legs definelty felt the 20k ride but I focused on really good technique. Steve was riding his bike while timing my splits. He waited at the 1st mile and I though for sure I was about 8:00 but much to my surprise I ran a 6:25!! Technique sure does help!! I held that pace for the rest of the run.

Steve is amazing he got each of my splits right down to each 25 yd

10 x 100 @ 1:32 on 2:00

1 - 21, 44, 108, 132.5

2 - 23, 46.5, 110.5, 134.5

3 - 22.5, 45.5, 111, 134.5

4 - 22.5, 45, 109, 133.5

5 - 22.5, 45.5, 109, 134.5

6 - 22, 45.5, 110.5, 134.5

7 - 22, 45.5, 109, 134

8 - 22.5, 45.5, 109, 134

9 - 23, 45.5, 110.5, 135

10 - 22.5, 45.5, 112, 137

 

500m TT:

100- 22, 23.5, 26.5, 26

200- 25, 26, 26, 26

300- 26, 27, 27, 26

400- 26, 26, 27, 26

500- 28, 26, 27, 27

      - 26, 27( I lost count and did an extra 50yds)

 

Ride:

31:02 (I think)

 

Run:

1st mile 6:25

2nd mile 6:30

3rd mile 6:30

5k in 20:58

It felt so good to be outside and to put it all together!