7and8

I competed in my second Triathlon on Sunday. I met or surpassed my expectations given the weather. It was a blast despite being soaked to the bone. The never-ending down pour gave it more character and had the added benefit of nubming my entire body to the sensation of pain. Who knew the swim would be the dryest leg of the race?
I was passed in the bike and run; but I passed people in all three legs. I'm more than likely to Tri again.
Many thanks to my wife and family for the support and sympathetic ear as I talked endlessly about it (listening can be an endurance sport too, right Barb?). Special thanks to my Y buddies (especailly Joe). And to Roy for the hook-up on a rockin' bike.
I have to loose weight to be faster next year but I'll worry abou that in November. Seriously, it's harder to loose weight than to compete in one of these events.

My results
Swim : 400yds| Bike : 7mi | Run : 2.3mi | Overall
Category |Cat/Ov Time | Cat/Ov Time | Cat/Ov Time | Cat/Ov Time
Clydsdale | 2/76 6:53 | 7/109 27:33 | 9/184 21:40 | 7/125 56:07

There where 11 guys in my category (Cyldsdale = >200lbs, I weigh 219) and 289 folks in the whole event.

I had a lot of fun and I am very happy. BTW I am finally dry.