I did a small Olympic tri just south of Seattle. It reminded me a lot of when I was starting in the sport, back when I had just started swimming, and had gotten my first road bike. It had that low-key, feel-good vibe about it.
You see this brake thing here, Papa?
You know you are not supposed to use those when you are racing, right?
I got a swift kick to the mouth in the swim, which cut up my upper lip (fat lip in picture). It really messed with my concentration, and I wasn't able to get it together and get back in the game. At some point on the bike ride, the bleeding stopped, and I was able to tear out the big flap of skin that was hanging from my lip inside my mouth. Had I had run splits, I may have been able to do more. I eased off and cruised the last mile, stopping for Donovan to run in with me. "I gotta help Papa finish the race!" is what he says. All in all it was a good high-intensity workout, which is what I was after.
Thanks to Stefan and Melissa, for letting me come out to play. They are the RDs for this race, who put on a great event together. My family and I had a great time, and enjoyed the venue and great post-race food (organic hotcakes, sausages, fruit, granola, etc). As always, thanks to all my awesome sponsors. 2 weeks to the Lake Stevens workout, and then unto IM Canada.
jc
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