Orem Telos Timp Tri

First race of the season completed! The race was awesome, and very well run. I got to do this race with two of my training buddies from cycle camp and masters swim. Jenny Weenig (right) and Laura Belgique (left). Aren't they sexy?

The Telos tri was a backwards triathlon. So instead of Swim-Bike-Run it was Run-Bike-Swim. Starting out with the run was a fun way to go. It was a new sensation (for me in a triathlon) to actually feel alright during the run! This is a picture of me on the turn, when I realize that I am not really running 7 minute miles - and that I still have to run around the park. I knew 21 minutes was too good to be true! Transition 1 (or T1 as it is called in triathlon world) was good. I am always suprised at how little I want anything that I have laid out. I just wanted to get in and get out! Go Go Go!
This is me clipping in and beginning the bike portion (10 miles). If I thought it was weird to start the race with the run, it was an even wierder sensation to get the jello legs on the bike! The bike leg was a two loop course... with a CRAZY hill. I'm not kidding. I had to stand up (while in my lowest gear) just to get up the dang thing. I've never wanted a different crank so badly.

When I hopped into the pool it was so hot! It was like I was swimming in a hot tub. My arms felt heavy - like they were made of lead. I didn't really think I used them that much running and biking, but I guess I do! My right goggle was full of water the entire time - but I couldn't stop... just keep swimming... swimming... swimming (say in in Dori's voice, and it's much better).
Overall - I loved seeing that my training was helping me to be stronger. I guess all those hours are worth it! Best part was that I took 3rd in my division! Woohooo!!! I finished the race in 1:07:22.