First off...odd things happen to me sometimes...I know San Diego can be the magnet for lots of people to flock to, but to be having lunch outside at a cafe and see one of my roommates from my Sophomore year in college walking down the street? When I didn't know she lived here? When we went to school near Seattle, WA?? And I haven't seen her since 2001? I went to a small school, but this is the second time in San Diego that I have run into someone from my 3000 people undergrad that I knew. Very weird.
And again...what month is it here? I get confused most days. The past few days have been a little on the toasty side so when my friends brought up doing the tri club's monthly club race this week it was something I considered...but only if they were coming. It was a sprint distance ~800m swim, 12 mile bike and 4 mile run.
This morning when I woke up I was worried I wasn't going to make it. Yesterday my stomach had been bothering me and today didn't seem any better. I'd feel ok one minute and the next I wasn't so sure about it. I'd texted my friend and told him that I didn't know if I would actually race, i'd show up...but i was feeling pretty icky this morning.
I finally talked myself into at least swimming and see how I felt (granted that could turn your stomach on its own...the water in Mission Bay is disgusting). I felt decent through the swim and hopped on my bike and just decided to make a go of the day. I'm glad I did. I had a good day. The bike proved yet again that my bike split from Oct wasn't a fluke and it was actually probably true. Riding the track has dramatically improved my bike speed...as in a 3mph improvement in speed since May. (And I have not been doing much of much on my bike all summer either. ) This is why I am hooked on the track. (that and it is fun)
The run was pretty uneventful. In sprint races I don't give much thought to 'pacing'...just go hard. The first 2 mile loop was ok for most of it, but then my sour stomach decided to remind me that maybe i should take it a little easier. I came close to meeting my breakfast at one point. One the last lap I thought I was closer to the finish and made a push to pass a woman who was in front of me only to realize I had a lot further to go...and then I didn't have much to push with. Sadly she picked me off as I lost some steam. Maybe if I had played that a little better I would have done better, but no matter. Live and learn. That's part of it.
Overall I was happy with the race. I'm glad my stomach behaved and I had a great morning.
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Rub it in! "Oh, I'm Rocketpants. I have SUCH great weather, and I live in a beautiful place, AND I can ride through the winter if I chose to, but I can even ride on a track, which is even better. And I'm getting SO MUCH FASTER while you're all getting slower. My life is sooooo great! I heart polymers!" Yeah, well I stick my tongue out at you and blow.
My sophomore year in college Meg, Megan and I went for a drive, got lost, and wound up in LA (long story). We went to see Brita (who you also met) at UCLA, and I was walking out of the bathroom and found myself face to face with a girl that went to my 1,000 person high school (she was a grade below me). I was surprised, but she was "under the influence" and started screaming bloody murder. Running into people is weird.
That sounds like a great weekend!!
Great race - congrats! This weather is great, but it does NOT feel like fall :)
Way to tackle the race and finish even with your uncooperative tummy...hope you feel better soon!
you're such a rockstar. glad you had fun and that i helped talk you into doing the race - i'm such a good friend ;)
Glad to hear the work on the track is paying off! Congratulations on your race!
Wow, that is SO awesome to hear about the track bike. Wow. Now I REALLY wish I had a place near here!
Congrats!!
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