2011 Danskin Fun!

Givin' it Another Tri! Danskin 2011

I just wanted to share a little pictoral ditty of another amazing and fun triathlon experience! Yesterday, I participated in my second Danskin sprint tri and it was awesome! My goal was to beat my times from last year and to do the whole thing in under 2 hours...I set a goal for 1:45:00.
I felt really good on all the disciplines.
This year the swim training was easy cheesy for me and the actual race went well, but I was slower than last year. My time for the 1/2 mile swim was 00:24:59. I had no anxiety this year and really enjoyed the swim.
My transition time needs to be cut BIG TIME! Six minute transition between the swim and the bike!!! You'd uh thought that I was getting a cup of coffee or something...not sure how much faster I can slither out of my wetsuit, dry, sock and shoe up, get my helmet on and boogie, but clearly I need to practice this so I can cut my time down!
The bike this year was amazing! Last year I hated all twelve miles of it mostly because of my chain derailing twice! This year I got myself a starter road bike that REALLY made a BIG difference! My bike time was 00:49:54! Last year, it took me over an hour!! This year was mountains and hills better than hour power last year! I really enjoyed the ride and actually passed some people! Last year, not so much...I got passed A LOT!
My three mile run rocked this year with 00:32:19, a 00:10:25 minute mile. I have kept a pretty consistent running regime this entire year and feel more fit than last year. I ran the whole 3 miles and even ran up the big hill! *I hate very few things in life, but running up hills is number 2 on my list...throw up is number 1...Sadly, running up hills makes me feel like I might throw up...but I pushed through, still hating the hill, but didn't feel like throwing up...yay!
I finished strong with a 01:56:58 Clock Time! Under two hours...very happy girl!
I had a blast with my Tri-Girlies and all of us did an excellent job!
I will continue to do sprint triathlons, but my next goal is to do a half marathon next year! I'd also like to do a long destination bike ride race with my hub, like the Seattle to Portland! Doesn't that sound romantic!?!
I'll keep you posted...Enjoy my little multi-media...*hoping it posts here or on fb. It's been a little ornery!