race report

WildFlower Olympic Triathlon

Perhaps putting in earplugs, taking two sleeping pills and crawling into my tent while surrounded by people hollering yeaaahhhaaa-hoot-whoop between shots of tequila wasn’t the best start to my first triathlon. But it was May 5th and there were fish tacos, beer and el cinco de mayo is not to be taken lightly. I managed to get some sleep, pop up early the next morning about 3 hours before my race and then sit down to eat my pb&j + oatmeal + banana. I’m super glad I had so much time as it took me three tries to go to the bathroom, and I really didn’t want the weight of the previous day sitting in my body while pushing myself. That is how accidents happen. Continue reading →