finally did it

Well, it happened. I won my age group in a half-ironman triathlon. Obviously, this depends on who shows up on the day, and the 25-29 group was much tougher. Good thing I'm 30! Finished in 18th place overall in a time of 4.22.31 (~29 swim, 2.27 bike, 1.25 run), 6th amateur.

I pretty much put together the best possible race I could and finally ran to my potential. Actually, I think I had a really good race back in Shepparton in December, it just happened to be 38 degrees that day.

So, all is coming along well for the big show, Ironman Australia in 4.5 weeks. Hope to have some heart rate data posted shortly, in addition to some pictures from Tassie.

here is lynn cruising through the run.


here she is hammering down the finish chute.


the name on the board at the awards ceremony.


the 'G' on the calf.