70.3 , a step closer to Ironman 2014 , well....half way there anyway!

Last weekend my husband and I did our 70.3 in Burley, Idaho. The Vikingman.org Great race , well organized and Flat course! The swim was in shallow river, with very little river assist , which completely disappointed my husband. We had competed in the Spudman Olympic tri last month and it was on the other side of the river with Super dooper river assist , so when he realized he was self powered it messed with him some . the river was warm, 75 degrees and really shallow . The bike was a 14 mile loop we had to complete 4 times , flat with some turns that scrubbed some speed ,but flat. the only problem was the goat heads , that unfortunately took out some of the racers. I use the cycling slim tubes which I am starting to swear by. However I did practice changing my tubes the week before the race. The run, flat , but ,hot! I felt like I handled my nutrition well on the bike to set up for the run. I hydrated with poweraide and enduralytes Fizz, and ate 1/2 a PB&J sandwich at mile 38 of the bike. I liked how the peanut butter stuck with me longer then the hammer gel seems too. I felt relatively strong in my run, for me that is. The run is hard!!! My husband says I'm big boned! what every woman wants to hear right. Anyway, I am so envious of the twiggy little 5 foot nothing toothpicks the seem to skip by in the run effortlessly. Me, my goal, is just keep moving forward. In this race I actually tried out the theory of run walk. and actually I passed quite a few people and was only off my best 1/2 marathon run by 13 minutes. considering I completed 57 plus miles prior to this run, I'm pleased!!! Anyway I finished in 5 hours and 41 minutes , and ended up 14th overall fastest of 59 racers, men and woman combined ...... Getting stronger , and more addicted to the Trilife!! Wasn't even soar after the race, so I must be getting in better shape... Defying gravity, finding my fountain of youth.

Ready or not it is 70.3 time

Two and half days until my first 70.3 in 5 years, after having two more babies and becoming 5 years older. This week I have stretched, rested, and gotten a great tai massage. I even practiced changing the tubes in my bike tires. There is not much more I can do , but be excited for Saturday. It is a very flat course which will be nice. The swim is in shallow river, so the river assist wont be much but still makes it easier. The Bike a 4 loop ride to equal just under 56 miles. The run is a 6.1 mile loop. I really am excited for it. Will just have to see how it all goes.

TRI CRAZY MOM: Best Olympic triathlon in Idaho,,, Burley Spudman!...

TRI CRAZY MOM: Best Olympic triathlon in Idaho,,, Burley Spudman!...: I just did the Burley Spudman just over a week ago ! What a great event . 2100 athletes! I was so impressed on how the entire community cam...

Best Olympic triathlon in Idaho,,, Burley Spudman!!

I just did the Burley Spudman just over a week ago ! What a great event . 2100 athletes! I was so impressed on how the entire community came together to run such a smooth, flawless event. I am seriously impressed . from the evening prior dinner and meeting, to the transition areas, transition bag pick ups, the race itself and quick return of results , I say wow! good job Burley , Idaho . It was the most inspiring, exciting event I have competed in in the last 10 years! For anyone interested in starting triathlons , if you live close enough to drive to Burley , Idaho , this event is worth it!