Rookie Race Report (RRR)

Last sunday (mothers day) was the rookie triathlon in New Braunfels. This was the second time for me to race at this event. Last year I finished 3rd in my AG and I was hoping for another top 3 finish this year.

The swim went well. I was in the first group which consisted of 5 people. No one was willing to do any work so we kind of just swam along with out anyone pushing the pace. I had told myself not to be the one that does all the work during the swim. As soon as I hit land I bolted out of the water and into transition. I grabbed my bike and of I was. As i crossed the mount line I jumped onto my bike and my left shoe popped off and hit the ground as I rolled away with only one show. I had to stop go back grab it and put it on before I could ride of (super annoying). By this time I had lost about 25 seconds to the other dudes. I dug deep and cought back up after about 5 miles into the ride. I think we were a group of 6. We dropped 2 and when we hit transition again I was in third ready to put down the hammer on the run.

I put on my left shoe, no problem, i put on my right shoe and my sole had moved so I couldnt put it on. I had to sit down and work on it and lost another 20 seconds. As I watched everybody run out I was still sitting on the ground dealing with this shoe. Finally I got it on and it was fire in the hole.

I was not able to catch back up to the group but I did pass one guy. I came in 4th with only seconds behind 3rd.

Overall I am super happy with the result. Coach Cotter has really put together a great program for me and it seems to be working. Thanks HARD YARDS.

And thank you SUE for all the support and for hanging out at the race on mothers day., your hot.

Next up Cap tex


TNK OUT