New Balance Race Report

The New Balance Sprint was an all around success for me! Mostly because I went in knowing that I could run, albeit not nearly at the speed I would like, but hey running slow is better than no running at all in my opinion. I was also more prepared for transitions; had my cleats clipped into my bike, baby powder in the shoes, so sans socks... I felt better than Shwanigan to say the least. My sister was also in town which gave me a an extra incentive to do well.

Aaaaaand the cannon exploded, or for the wave of girls, a whistle blew. Swim was choppy and overwhelming for the first 50-75m. I got a little clobbered and panicky, but once I got out from the main swarm of people I eased into it a bit more. T1 was smooth and felt so much faster than Shawnigan as I headed out onto the bike. I was beginning to feel a bit of heartburn at around half way somewhere (too much spice in the curry last night, was good, but not worth it!) I drank some gatorade and that didn't help, water calmed it for the time being. T2 felt fast although my right foot was somewhat frozen, so slight struggle to cram the shoes on. And off to the run. Heart burn returned, did not feel the BEST. Got some water at an aid station and kept it at bay until the finish. I felt alright during the run, but not fast. All in all I was happy with my performance. Shaved off 10min from Shawnigan! placed 10th woman OA and 5th in Age group. More hard work to come... getting more comfortable in open water...especially with starts, gaining power on the bike, recover fully from running injury. Looking forward to it all. Next race will be Vancouver Sprint on 4th of July. There will be a celebration after in favor of my dual citizenship, and then off the Penticton on the 17th for training camp. Congrats to all who did the race, including all PT teammates and of course Adam who won the 1/2 iron. Thanks to all volunteers, spectators and sponsors. Race was a grand ol time.


Emma

PS Pictures are a comin'