Today was triathlon number 3!!! I am a "Tri-Tri-Athelete".. Haha! I just made that up! The triathlon went really well, it was at the U of I campus (hence the blue and orange). Today will be the longest triathlon I have completed! 300 m swim 14.5 mile bike and 3.1 run!!!
| # | Place | Name | Bib | Gender | Age | Swim | 100s | T1 | Bike | MPH | T2 | Run | Pace | Finish |
| 1: | 270 | Alicia Pettyjohn | 342 | F | 23 | 08:15.1 | 2:45 | 02:42.4 | 52:06.7 | 16.6 | 01:28.2 | 24:32.0 | 7:55 | 01:29:04.4 |
Basically what all of these number mean is that I finished 270 out of 509 individuals. I was 7th in my age division out of 29 woman age 20 - 24, my swim time was 8 min 15 sec, bike was 52 minutes at 16.6 mph, the 5k I ran in 24 min 32 sec with an OVERALL FINISH of 1:29:04!!!!!!!!!!!
It was so damn cold this morning I didn't get to do a swim warm up. I wish that they would have had everyone enter the pool based on their swim time rather than numerically. All of the fast swimmers were trampling me (the slow swimmer) and ultimately would have made everyone's swim time a lot better! I also don't like whenever they have us swim under neath the lines that is just annoying. I like Lytle Park Triathlon much better because you swim out, in, out and back and you're done, which means it is a constant swim without touching. 
The bike ride was pretty miserable. It was sooooo cold and I didn't bring a long sleeved jacket or anything to cover my arms. The wind was ferocious and the hills were monstrous! I am just very thankful and blessed nothing happened to my bike during the 14.5 miles. There were a couple people who had chain issues, etc and I felt really bad for them. Yesterday, I bought a pair of tri shorts which was definitely one of the smartest investments I have ever made! The guy asked if I wore thicker padded shorts while I trained, I told him these were my first pair, I just roughed it before! Haha! But they were excellent for my tushy and it was awesome that I could swim, bike , and run without changing! I need to find something similar for a shirt, so please let me know if you have any suggestions!
The run was incredible! There were people almost every .10th of a mile cheering for you and encouraging you to finish strong. I had a strong goal to complete the 5k in 24 minutes and I accomplished that! It doesn't seem like it was a fast pace, 8 minute miles, but after completing the other two events, I am definitely happy with my time. It was funny because I didn't wear my ipod during the race so I could hear everyone and people were like, "I love your shoes" several times. It made me laugh. =) When I crossed the finish line I expected to be hurting and really exhausted... I wasn't!! I was completely fine and was like, well, okay, I guess that is it. I got my water, bagels, and head to find my AMAZING supporter!
If it wasn't for Ryan being there for every race, waking up early with me, cheering me on, taking my pictures, holding all of my belongings, running stuff back and forth to me, I don't know what I would do!!!!!!!!! I am so very fortunate and blessed to have a boyfriend who supports my events and loves every minute of it! Thank you so much Reverend Ryan David Rauch for being the one who supports me through thick and thin no matter what! I <3 YOU!!!!!!!
One thing I really need help with is my transition times. I have such a hard time putting on my vibram five finger shoes whenever my feet are soaking wet. I think I need to try to find one of the vibram shoes that you just slip on so I don't have to separate all of my toes while I'm wet, cold, and disoriented!
Once again thank you everyone for all of your love and support! Thank you Alisha Bennett and Robin & David Rauch fo the donations this weekend! To everyone: I appreciate all the donations that helped me raise money for my Illinois Marathon in April 2013 and my Louisville Ironman in August 2013!
Hi Weeshie! I am really enjoying your blog! You are an inspiration :).love you
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