Finished my first tri of the year, the Hempfield sprint. My training compared to last year is drastically different. Last year I couldn't run much (or bike), so I did all power/speed training. This year has been all base building.
Swim went better. I had about the same time as last year, but much more relaxed. Bike started off well, but 5 miles in my hip flexor started cramping. I wish I could have pushed it harder, but didn't want to kill my run. Transitions went much better then last year.
The run was miserable. I got off the bike and couldn't breathe...same issue I had last year at the Keystone Memorial triathlon. My abs and chest were tight...even walking wasn't helping. I finished at a7:42 pace, which was casual (and good to know for the full).
Post race, I packed up and went to breakfast with Lauren and my dad. When I got home, I tried my inhaler, which seemed to help. I think both cases were an asthma attack. I did take my inhaler before other races (and will now).
Trying to schedule a bike fit to work on the hip issues, otherwise I was happy with it. There were FAST guys out there, and it was great to gauge my fitness. I took a nap, and feel great after the race. I should be back to training tomorrow, which is a first. Now I see how my buddy Chandler does back to back races.
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