The tri was in Newton, Ia and we had to be there at 7 am to pick up our chip and drop off our things in the transition area. This tri was fairly small (120ish competitors) but it was good for first-timers. The swim (300m) was in the Newton YMCA pool, then the bike (18 m) was a scenic route down to Reasnor and back, very hilly! Then the 5k run was also hilly and within the town of Newton. I am not the strongest swimmer, so having people all around me and passing next to me and underneath me, caused me to get a bit anxious. The bike was wonderful- sunny, great weather and the athletes that I passed and those who passed me were all nice, 'good job!', 'keep it up!', 'almost there!'. The website claimed the run to be flat... NOT the case. The run was actually very hilly, so I was not prepared for that.
At the finish and during transitions, I got to see Mike cheering me on! It was really nice to have him there as more motivation! Overall, it was a good experience and I would totally do it again! Next time I hope Mike joins me!
Now- I have one final on Monday at 7:30 am and on wednesday I have surgery to get a cyst on my cheek removed- right before graduation on Friday. Matt and Kim are coming up graduation week too- and we will all go to the Troxel Pond to enjoy the weekend!
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