Monster Tri Keller 2013

10.27.13

Here we go again!  This event was to be my 2nd Tri of the year (and ever!). I went into this event pretty anxious, for a number of reasons. 1) this swim would take place in a 50m pool. I was concerned about fewer chances to rest, the inability to touch ground if needed, etc.  2) my lack of training.  While I spent quite a bit of time training over the summer for The Mayors Tri, I spent little time training for this event. As a matter if fact, I'd only been in the pool twice since my last Tri.  Over the past 90 days, most of my training had been running.  

Leading up to the event, I'd considered dropping out several times. But, my stubbornness kicked in, and I went. 

I moved back in the swim line, and when it was my time, I was in.  The swim, while challenging, was not too bad. I swam mostly freestyle, but mixed in a little breast stroke and even about 25m of sidestroke at the end. 9:18 for 300m. Slow. 

I walked to transition, slipped on cycling gear, and off to the bike. I felt like I was making decent time, but, once stats came in, I was slower than hoped. 

Off to the run.  I ran the entire time, and paced about how I thought I would a just under 10 minutes per mile.  

When it was over, I was glad I went, and pleased that, like last year, I completed an event the day after my birthday.  

Trinity Bright 5k 2013

10.19.13

In an effort to complete another event for October, I stumbled upon this event, taking place at trinity park. This was a last minute decision, as I registered the Tuesday  before the event. But, it was an easy distance, close to home, etc.  This quick and easy 5k ran along the trail and was an "out and back" route.  

I have found that my speed is improving, as I matched my speed for the Rahr 5k (although, this was a flatter, easier course). 

The stats: 3.17 miles in 27.49. 

Depot Day 5 mile run 2013

10.13.13

In what was kind of a "last minute" decision, I registered for this run. Last year, there was a depot day cycling event on this weekend, but due to low registration, it was canceled this year. This run would be a test, as this would be the longest distance that I had completed at an organized event. Recognizing that I had already registered for the 10k distance at the Turkey Trot and the 13.1 at the Cowtown in February, it seemed like a good time to begin to increase my distances.

My running had decreased over the past few weeks, as I fought a nasty cold leading up to this event.

When I went to pick up my packet, the race coordinator mentioned that the number of runners would be light, and, even commented on the likelihood of me placing in my age group. I chuckled, as I was just getting over my cold, and knew that the longer distance could be challenging.

This event had 3 distance options: 5k, 5 mile, and 10 mile.

When it was time to line up for the 5 mile run, I looked around and realized that there were not many of us. A new thought entered my mind: don't be last.

The horn sounded and I got off to a decent start. I remembered my mistake in starting off too quickly at the Rahr run, and intentionally slowed down a bit. I found a good rhythm, and finished strong. And, sure enough, placed in my age group.

I was pleased to finish a distance of this length, and feel good about the upcoming 10k.

The after event included free beer, which is always a bonus. Also, medals for all runners.

I suspect that I will do this one again.

The stats: 5.02 miles in 49.26. A 9.53 minute mile and 858 calories burned.







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