Anticipation

Ok- so here we are. 3 days from my first triathlon of the season. The Danskin was my first tri ever and it's finally here again- 1 year later. I had high hopes last year. When I first contemplated doing the race, 2 months pregnant with a 3 month old son in my arms, I had high hopes. I split the field, looked at things realistically and chose an ultimate goal. I wouldn't beat myself up if I didn't quite make it; it was my stretch goal. I wanted to come in at 1:40.

I stayed active through my pregnancy but put on some good feeling baby weight. I gave birth to Luke at the end of September and wanted to begin right away. Although, I had to catch up on some sleep and wait for my chest to decrease to a reasonable size. I was HUGE! So, in December, I started boot camp and did that through mid-March and then began swimming and riding. I substituted roller blading for running most times, but ran some to.

The Danskin was on July 16th 2006 and I was so excited and felt ready. I completed the race in 1:40:32. My swim was 18:20, bike was 41:13, and my run was 34:57. My transitions were good. I felt like I left everything out on the course.

And here we are- 2007. I am about 10 lbs. smaller and training harder and smarter...I think. How did I choose that time last year. Now I have a base to go by and I have no idea what I'm going to do. I hope to be 5 minutes faster on the run. I hope to be faster on the bike- I mean I am racing mt. bikes this year and did the Cherry Creek time trials. That should help. I swim with the masters now....I should be faster. I hope. Ugg. I am questioning my race wear. What about my pre-race breakfast? So silly, huh? Any advice...probably just shut up and race, right? Well, we'll see how it out shakes out. Faster hopefully.