I just returned from a phenomenal 25-mile bike out at Fort Jackson and the Lake Katherine area this morning. Typically, I dread riding the fort and today was no different. There were four of us and the weather was perfect. Cloudy and overcast and maybe a little humid, but nothing unbearable. During the ride, we "chicked" a guy who undoubtedly had not planned to ride THAT hard this morning to catch us after we'd passed him at one point on the route. He eventually came panting past us...it was rather funny. I was exceptionally pleased with the ride today and my performance. Huge confidence booster going into the triathlon tomorrow.
Tomorrow is the Lake Murray Sprint Triathlon. It seems that everyone around the Columbia area does THIS race. I am a little nervous but that's typical for me. I am hoping that the wind isn't out of control like it was last year when I was a spectator. The swimmers took a beating in the lake and I want/ed no part of that. There is presently a 30-40% chance of thunderstorms. Not a good forecast for an open water swim. Anyway, my goals for the race tomorrow are to be steady, consistent and have a better "mental" race than I did last weekend. After this weekend, no more events on the calendar until Festival of Flowers Olympic distance in the beginning of June. Lots of training but no competition so that will be a nice break. There are 17 in my age group as of online registration close.
I am off to pick up packets and stay with friends at the lake where the event is being held. Race report to follow tomorrow...
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