Monday, September 25, 2006

1 day post first 140.6 triathlon

There have been lots of requests to find out how I am doing today. I'm doing fine. I actually felt pretty good this morning, but I will say that getting into the pick-up 10 minutes after the finish to drive home -- made it difficult on my legs.

Quick synopsis:

swim - Everyone knows I need to swim more

bike - Pacing and nutrition worked well, fitness felt solid.

run - I felt really good - really good. I ran strong the entire time which was my goal for this first attempt. The time was disappointing at first, but the course dictated an adjusted expectation.

I'll have a lot more to report when I recover a little more. Stay tuned for:

1. Runovia the experience: Racing the day after a flood.
2. The swim analysis.
3. Riding the Bike: How to not let your doubts destroy your day.
4. Trust a penta-ironman when he says the course is a challenge!
5. Running strong. (Even if it isn't fast)

3 Comments:

Blogger jrad said...

Congrats Gary! Glad to hear the eating on the bike went well. Sounds like there might have been too much time to think while on it? Look forward to more.

5:09 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Hi Gary,
I'm THRILLED for you and I can't wait to hear/read more about the experience. It must have been a mental fitness test to have the event bumped a day due to the weather...
Congrats!!! You rock!!
Lynn

7:09 PM  
Blogger gary said...

jared - thanks for the help along the way with the nutrition tips. on the run i stuck to coke, when possible Nikki watered it down.... which helped.

lynn - thank you too. it was a great experience and i'm actually excited that i can spend the next few weeks watching you all get ready for columbus. and stand on the sidelines and cheer for a change!

8:54 PM  

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