June 16, 2009
I originally planned on the Muncie half to be my first race of season but I let logic take control; Since I haven’t done a half ironman yet, I decided I should do a smaller race to make sure I have all of the pre-season bugs worked out.
I raced the Wendy’s International Sprint Trithlon this weekend at Alum Creek. This is typically one of the bigger races in the area. It also happened to be the only weekend I had free before Muncie so it worked out.
Overall it wasn’t a bad race; I felt pretty good throughout the race. I think I could have done a little better on the bike but considering it was more of a training race, I’ll take it. Oh and I didn’t get to use my fancy new race wheels either (more on that later). I don’t know how much difference they would’ve made but I will conveniently use that as an excuse. It is always easier to blame the equipment.
.5mi swim: 14:42
Transition1: 1:33
18.64mi bike: 53:59 (20.7mph)
Transition2: 0:59
3.1mi run: 24:59 (8:04min/mi)
Total Time: 1:36:09
Wendy's Tri 2009
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Posted by Aaron
June 2, 2009
So I’ve managed to go more than a month without posting anything. I’m going with the excuse that I’ve been having too much fun training in the beautiful weather. Which is true but I’ll ignore the fact that I’m in front of my laptop at least 8 hours a day for work.
Just over six weeks until my first half-ironman and I can’t wait! I just signed up for the Wendy’s Sprint on June 14th so I’m not starting my season off with the half. I’ve never done a half-ironman distance (haven’t even raced a half-marathon yet) so I don’t need the added stress of the first season race on top of that.
I’ve realized over the last month or so that I don’t have time to bike to work as much as I wish. I really enjoy riding to work but ironically, my training is getting in the way. Most days I have to travel way past work to train with the group making group training and biking to work incompatible. Of the two days left in the work week, I am usually sore one of them from previous workouts. That leaves me Tuesday to ride in. And today they are calling for thunderstorms all afternoon so this week is shot. I’ll keep doing it as I am able but I have to say it bums me out a bit.
I’ve also noticed that this site is pretty boring and needs some color. Like in the form of pictures. Unfortunately, the one thing I always forget to bring with me is a camera. I also always forget that my phone, which I always have with me, has a camera in it. Hopefully I can remember to snap a few shots next time I’m out training.
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