The Race

So I did the race today.

Wow.

It was cold, and rainy, and kinda sucked, but was kinda AWESOME!

It rained all the way from Houston to Athens. All the way.

I was afraid that the friends that I had persuaded to come along... actually it was by accident that I persuaded them, I just told them how fun it was and next thing I know, they're signing up, anyway, I was afraid that they would think the whole thing sucked and never want to race again. This wasn't the case. They loved it and one of them even toughed it out through a cold or flu or something.

The one friend that I really wanted to beat, beat me. haha yeah, he beat me by 22 seconds. Can you believe that crap?? I beat him in the swim, transition 1, transition 2, AND the run, but he kicked my butt on the bike. He's a really muscular guy, and his legs got him over those frakkin' hills a lot faster than mine did. It was still a sweet race, and because he started after me on the swim, he never physically caught up with me. That would have been devastating. haha. He and I are well matched. I will be sure and work on my bike for the next race May 2.

Just like last year, Amy was there supporting me and taking pictures which I'll be sure and get up sometime this century. I say this because I haven't even posted the pics from the last race.

::sigh:: Oh, how I procrastinate.

On another note, tomorrow church, then Monday: DISNEY WORLD!!

More on that later...


KoP

Excuse

And I completely forgot to write yesterday.


I was driving to Athens... yeah. That's my excuse.


KoP

Other Stuff Besides The Race...

So yeah, I haven't really talked about our Spring Break vacation coming up next week. I've been too focused on the race and all...

Anyhoo, we're going to Disney World and Universal Studios for a week! Leaving Monday morning and coming back Saturday morning.
It should be a blast. Tristan and Amy went with my MIL last year while I stayed home and worked... hmmmm, this is starting to sound familiar.
Maybe I have already talked about it.

Tristan already has all the rides planned out that I'm going to be riding. He and Amy both say they are a lot of fun and pretty intense.
The pictures from last year prove it.
Their faces... hahaha I guess from when they were going down a hill on the rollercoaster. Pretty funny stuff. I can't wait!
We're staying at a hotel inside the park which means we get to keep riding rides and all until 2am! It might take me a day or two to get into that flow, but I'm willing to do my best.

I'm also going to tackle Mickey Mouse if I see him.

What are you guys doing for Spring Break?


KoP

Your Epidermis Is Showing

My competitive side is starting to show.

Yesterday, I wasn't able to workout (swim) because I was so congested, but this morning I felt better and hit the gym around 5:30. I did a 3 mile run for time.

See, I really really really want to beat my friend who is joining us at this weekends Triathlon in Athens. it will be his first triathlon.
He's a big guy, about 220lbs, but he's been lifting and running for three years. He can run about 8:15 per mile for 3 to 6 miles which is very impressive for a big guy.

I haven't really focused on running this season until now. This morning I did 8:30 for 3 miles. That's not bad, but it's not enough to beat him on the run... and rest assured, I want to beat him. haha
He's pretty competitive too and believe me when I say he would love nothing more than to smoke me in the race.

This simply will not happen.

I am probably a better biker, and am definitely a better swimmer, and will absolutely burn his house down through transitions. That should be more than enough to make up for the 45 seconds I'm losing on the run. heheh.
This is going to be fun.

AND cold!

Another frakkin' cold front is blowing down as we speak. It's not going to be as cold as last year, 26˚ low, but it will be around a 42˚ low, and that will be pretty uncomfortable during the bike.

I plan on going with minimal clothing this time, that is, no jacket or long pants, but we'll see. I may have to go with that jacket after all.
Oh, and it's supposed to be raining... that will be a first, and quite a bummer.
Everything in the transition areas will be getting wet if it comes down hard. I'll bring some sort of plastic cover to protect my gear as much as possible.

In other news, I'm going to sign up for another triathlon in May. It's supposed to be a popular and very well organized event. Sounds like fun.


KoP

ET Tu, Begonia?

I'm being poisoned.

The foliage and flora of this planet are slowly killing me. They're conspiring against me... trying to do me in.

We all know it's a plant and tree love-fest this time of year, but I don't know if I'm going to survive it this time. The yellow haze of pollen is EVERYWHERE. It's killin' my sinuses. I woke up this morning feeling like I'd been snorting flour all night.

Bad stuff.
Is it happening everywhere or just here in Southeast Texas?

I'm seriously thinking about getting one of those little while masks that covers your mouth and nose. I don't want to stick out though... maybe I can paint a fake mouth and nose on it to appear normal, but very ventriloquist-like.

Have a great day. I'll be in my laboratory working on my face mask.


KoP