My first OLYMPIC distance triathlon

This is my 2nd year of doing triathlons, my 2nd triathlon of the year, and I placed 22nd in my age group (that’s a lot of 2’s). But most importantly, I successfully completed my first olympic distance triathlon (roughly double the length of a “sprint” triathlon). An olympic distance triathlon usually includes a 1500 meter swim (100 meters shy of a mile), 40k bike ride (just over 24 miles), and a 10k run (6.2 miles).

This triathlon was done down in St. George, UT. We swam in Sand Hollow Reservoir. Here’s what one Timp Tri Club member said about how bad the conditions were:

Just had to say a HUGE “GREAT JOB!!” to everyone that did the St. George Tri yesterday. Holy Schamoly, eh??! That wind was ridiculous! And I can personally testify to you that it was a BAAAAADDD year to stay in a tent. Freaking. Anyway… my hats off to all who attempted or completed any part of the race yesterday. And to all of you who swam in the Lake of the Titanic or the Lake of the Perfect Storm ………. all I have to say is I’M NOT WORTHY!! I’M NOT WORTHY!! You guys all ROCK!! Olympic distance or Sprint, Racers or non…. I am so proud and BLESSED to surround myself with such amazing people as you folks. Sincerely. Thanks for your examples and friendship. And…as we say in the races……. “GO TIMPTRI CLUB”!!!!! –Kelly

PS. And to Keena and Perry who said to me, “Wow that swim was FUN!!!” ….yeah….you need therapy.

I got a kick out of the part about me needing therapy. In fact, I’d say that most of my family agrees with Kelly (who wrote about the conditions).

Anyway, it was a blast and I’m looking forward to the next one.