Well now that's a relief.
I needed to have a good race. I needed to know i could sleep the night before. I needed to test my fitness and I needed to finish my first triathlon since Rosalee was born. Thankfully i managed to accomplish all these things on Sunday. Winning was just a bonus. Check, check, check and check!
For the most part, my own personal race was won before it started. I slept. Not a lot, but some. When the alarm went off i knew i had definitely been under and a huge smile spread across my face. I get to race today.
If i am honest, i knew this race was make or break for the rest of the season. Clint and I and our families have made many sacrifices so i can train as much as i do, and if i hadnt slept again, I am not sure what we would have done next. It would have gone from a small problem to a big problem very quickly. I am so relieved that things went the way they did.
Onto the race. I had a solid swim, a solid bike and a solid run. Nothing special, just solid. I wasnt sure how my bike and run fitness would hold up in a half ironman, but the pieces seem to be falling into place. Another relief.
I am hugely grateful to so many people, now more than ever because the opportunity to race comes at a greater cost when you have an infant daughter!! Most of the sacrifices come from my husband Clint, who also writes the smart training program that i need to balance my training with motherhood and coaching. Clint's mom Pearl had Rosalee for the whole weekend, allowing me to get some rest before the race. It couldnt have happened without Pearl.
Thanks to Zoot who have continued to support me through my pregnancy and now during my comeback to racing. ProCityCycle set me up with that beautiful Trek Speed Concept which is so aero it takes care of the descents and flat sections practically on its own. I just have to point it in the right direction. Thanks to Shelley, babysitter extraordinaire! And also a big thanks to Paul and the Lifesport gang who are so great about taking care of the pros at their races, who always make sure we have a little money to fight for as well! Also want to give a quick mention to Bob from Sportexcel. Though i have a lot to learn, after only 2 sessions, Bob's advice helped keep me in the right mindset for most of the race, or at least made me conscious about what my mind was doing while i was out there!
Additionally, i want to give huge kudos to Rachel and Christine (2nd and 3rd place finishers). Rachel, who is also coached by Clint, stayed with us this past week and besides being her usual helpful and smiley self, also put in a solid training week leading up to the race. And Christine, who i know was not having the best day, challenged me (as she always does) on the bike course, which kept me riding strong. It was great to share the podium with these girls.
For the most part, my own personal race was won before it started. I slept. Not a lot, but some. When the alarm went off i knew i had definitely been under and a huge smile spread across my face. I get to race today.
If i am honest, i knew this race was make or break for the rest of the season. Clint and I and our families have made many sacrifices so i can train as much as i do, and if i hadnt slept again, I am not sure what we would have done next. It would have gone from a small problem to a big problem very quickly. I am so relieved that things went the way they did.
Onto the race. I had a solid swim, a solid bike and a solid run. Nothing special, just solid. I wasnt sure how my bike and run fitness would hold up in a half ironman, but the pieces seem to be falling into place. Another relief.
I am hugely grateful to so many people, now more than ever because the opportunity to race comes at a greater cost when you have an infant daughter!! Most of the sacrifices come from my husband Clint, who also writes the smart training program that i need to balance my training with motherhood and coaching. Clint's mom Pearl had Rosalee for the whole weekend, allowing me to get some rest before the race. It couldnt have happened without Pearl.
Thanks to Zoot who have continued to support me through my pregnancy and now during my comeback to racing. ProCityCycle set me up with that beautiful Trek Speed Concept which is so aero it takes care of the descents and flat sections practically on its own. I just have to point it in the right direction. Thanks to Shelley, babysitter extraordinaire! And also a big thanks to Paul and the Lifesport gang who are so great about taking care of the pros at their races, who always make sure we have a little money to fight for as well! Also want to give a quick mention to Bob from Sportexcel. Though i have a lot to learn, after only 2 sessions, Bob's advice helped keep me in the right mindset for most of the race, or at least made me conscious about what my mind was doing while i was out there!
Additionally, i want to give huge kudos to Rachel and Christine (2nd and 3rd place finishers). Rachel, who is also coached by Clint, stayed with us this past week and besides being her usual helpful and smiley self, also put in a solid training week leading up to the race. And Christine, who i know was not having the best day, challenged me (as she always does) on the bike course, which kept me riding strong. It was great to share the podium with these girls.
And last but not least, thanks to Rosalee for being the best baby ever!!
Moving forward.
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