Yes, I had the best of intentions to keep everyone updated on how I did with my races. They all went great, although the 10K kicked my butt. (I had severe stomach cramps start up 3/4 of the way through. It was tough to finish.) I finished the 12K trail run in 1:32:30, 2 1/2 minutes faster than my previous time in '08. Yea, me!
For the Race for the Cure, 5K, I ran it in 29:11, shaving 5 minutes 15 seconds off last year. Another self pat on the back.
The Queen City Triathalon was fun. It was tough. But it was so worth it. (I planned to do it again next year, but I couldn't wait, so I am doing another Tri at Seeley Lake on the 15th of Aug.) I swam the 20 laps (1000 yds) in 28 minutes, biked the 12.4 miles in 53:24, and ran the 5K in 37:31 (I was a little tired). Total time with transitions was 2:02:36.
Then the final of the 4 events was the 10K Governor's Cup. I was doing awesome. I was in the front of the pack (the blog group pack), then my stomach was gripped with horrible cramps (I had been having minor bouts all month) and zoom, there went Nichole. But I toughed it out to the end finishing seconds before Jen.
I have since found out I was suffering from a gluten intolerance. I feel so much better when I stay away from wheat, but I miss pizza and pasta and PBJ Sandwiches, etc. I will post my results for the next Tri. I can't make any promises as to how soon though.
Thanks for checking in.
