I woke up at 6:30 with big plans. I was going to do my practice run of the triathlon. I sleepily frankenstein-walked to the bathroom, and while sitting on the bowl doing my business and trying to reach some level of consciousness I realized I was listening to the pitter patter of rain outside. So, I am waiting for the rain to end and really looking forward to the wet cold strip of street water that will splash on my back and tush during the bike ride. (Yeah!) I wondered what would happem on the T-day if there were inclement weather. Cannot imagine doing it either wet or with rain gear clinging to my sweaty arms. I'm bumming, but I am going at 7:30, rain or no rain, as long as we remain thunder free. Bummed at 7:12 AM.
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7:40 AM- went outside to begin during a lull in the rain. It began to pour before I even made it to the dock so I came in again to check the weather channel.
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8:00AM- reallizing that this was what the weather was going to be this same way for the entire extended forecast, I decided to bite the bullet and do it anyways. (Don't ever try to call me a wimp) Hit the water at 8:01 AM
8:35 swim complete
on the bike at 8:45
9:38 riding complete
quickly stash the bike away, pee, remove helmet and gloves and I am off again
10:33 walk segment complete
I DID IT!!!!! GO ME, GO ME, GO ME!!!!!!!!
Now I am going to take a shower long enough to empty the hot water tank. Will be back later with details, experiences and realizations.
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