MAC Dash
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Michele "1L" Keane
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MAC Dash
The 7th annual MAC Dash (sprint triathlon) was yesterday. I've participated in all 7. It's a great community event...I think there are as many volunteers as there are participants. I enjoy visiting with folks I don't see often. It's the only tri I do.
This summer has been more about survival than training for me so I didn't have great expectations going into this event. I have made an effort to stay as active as possible...just haven't been able to log the specific training that I have the last couple years.
My time of 1:22:44 was good for 7th female and 1st in my age group. Not the fastest time I've posted but not the slowest either. My fastest time was 1:20:27 last year. I was pretty happy with my swim and bike...only slightly slower than last year. I paid for it on the run though. I realized I was pushing to hard on the bike and tried to dial back a bit but it was to late. I was confused and flustered during the bike/run transition and really struggled during the first half of the run. I settled in later in the run and finished OK.
This adventure all started as a way to stay physically active enough to enjoy the grandkids. I've done that. A secondary goal was to encourage them to be physically active. My 10 year old granddaughter swam on a team (her Mom biked and her Dad ran). I don't think there were any other families that had 3 generations out on the course. More importantly Emma did very well and enjoyed it immensely.
So...it was a successful day overall and now I'm off to pick up my Mom and daughter for a 3 generation trip to Pikes Peak!
This summer has been more about survival than training for me so I didn't have great expectations going into this event. I have made an effort to stay as active as possible...just haven't been able to log the specific training that I have the last couple years.
My time of 1:22:44 was good for 7th female and 1st in my age group. Not the fastest time I've posted but not the slowest either. My fastest time was 1:20:27 last year. I was pretty happy with my swim and bike...only slightly slower than last year. I paid for it on the run though. I realized I was pushing to hard on the bike and tried to dial back a bit but it was to late. I was confused and flustered during the bike/run transition and really struggled during the first half of the run. I settled in later in the run and finished OK.
This adventure all started as a way to stay physically active enough to enjoy the grandkids. I've done that. A secondary goal was to encourage them to be physically active. My 10 year old granddaughter swam on a team (her Mom biked and her Dad ran). I don't think there were any other families that had 3 generations out on the course. More importantly Emma did very well and enjoyed it immensely.
So...it was a successful day overall and now I'm off to pick up my Mom and daughter for a 3 generation trip to Pikes Peak!
nkrichards- Explaining To Spouse
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Congrats, Nancy and have fun at Pikes Peak. Remember Boston registration starts on the 8th!
Last edited by Michele "1L" Keane on Mon Sep 08, 2014 11:11 am; edited 1 time in total
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Looks like you all had a fun family event, congrats on all that and the AG win.
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Congratulations on winning your AG!
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FANtastic, Nancy! Maybe winning the age group will get you elite status at Boston!
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sounds like success and fun!!
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Thanks all...I was quite surprised at how well I did on the limited training I had. I guess the non-specific training has been more effective than I realized.
I did have a fantastic trip to Pikes Peak...a bit of hiking...a tough 6.5 mile run at elevation that included some pretty rough trails...and two trips to the summit.
And I got my application for Boston submitted on time.
I did have a fantastic trip to Pikes Peak...a bit of hiking...a tough 6.5 mile run at elevation that included some pretty rough trails...and two trips to the summit.
And I got my application for Boston submitted on time.
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