This morning I competed in the Ballwin Triathlon. This was a 300 yard swim, 9 mile bike, and 3.4 mile run.
I was the first person in my heat in the swim to finish. So I ripped my goggles and swim cap off and sprinted toward the transition area. Going into the triathlon I wasn't really concerned because it had a shorter bike and swim. I was extremely wrong. The bike had 2 substantial hills that were killer. The run was almost entirely hills. The first part of the run, was downhill and all I could think about was how I would have to run back up that on the way back. Yes the hills were killer but that leads me into my main point about triathlons.
The run was a straight line essentially, you run 1.5 miles down and 1.5 miles back. Whether people were passing me from behind, running back while I was running the first 1/2, or if I was passing people; everyone was cheering me on. Someone every few minutes would say, "you're doing great" or "you're almost there" or "keep it up". Then, after a few more minutes and I start thinking about the pain in my calves, someone would come by and tell me to keep going. All in all, triathletes are the best athletes. No one is ever trying to sabotage you, almost everyone is incredibly kind and friendly.
If you have ever doubted doing a triathlon I say go for it. As long as you start training and set your mind to it, YOU CAN DO IT. The motto of my triathlon club is, "You Against You". It's not about winning the race, it's about accomplishing something bigger than you thought you could. Crossing the finish line is all the satisfaction I need.
Until next time,
Taylor xx
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