BFAST #1 and #2 Combo RR

Yes...still slacking on the blog thing. Consequently, I have 2 race reports to write. On May 18th I did my first Tri of the year: the BFAST sprint in Mayport. Not being in the best of shape, expectations were set low. Either way I was happy to be out there at the beach AND racing. Who wouldn't be happy to race in this paradise?

 

Race #1: Minus a 30 minute late start, the race overall went pretty well. I went out hard knowing that red-lining would be key to being successful. The swim was uneventful and a little chilly. After exiting the water, I learned I was in 4th place OA. I picked off a girl and transition and was off on the bike. The bike was a 2 loop course around the Mayport Naval Base with lots of tight turns. I picked off another girl on the bike and quickly moved into 2nd. My heart rate was a little higher than I would have wanted but they call it a sprint for a reason! Towards the end of the bike another girl flew passed me. I wasn't about to even try to hang given my current state or lack of bike fitness.

 As I entered transition, I could see the 2 girls in front of me starting the run. I went out hard but not hard enough to catch them. I ended up 3rd overall which later turned into 2nd after some penalties were added. Still 3rd to me.... Despite my lack of confidence, I was happy with a 3rd OA finish to start 2013 tri racing:)

  

Race #2: (this past weekend) This race was the same exact course as race #1 and part dos of the series. 2nd Round I told myself I'm in much better shape than round 1! Although I'm usually super excited to race, I found myself in a huge mental funk the night before and just feeling very "over" doing this race.  Very strange for me.... To make matters worse, I was having technical difficulties fixing a rear flat tire. With a combination of starting-a-new job stress and inability to fix my tire, I started to convince myself that I wasn't going to go. I think part of it was not having my husband here to help me with my technical difficulties... Hello damsel in distress.

I woke up the next day, put my girl pants on, and showed up to race. Round 2 went very similar to round 1 with the same 2 other girls. This time we duked it out and all finished within a minute of each other. Minus the swim which was double the distance advertised, I dropped over 3 minutes from Round 1. Now if I could just drop my transition times, I might have a chance to make up that minute.... Either way it was fun hanging out with and meeting these fast ladies :)

And ultimately, I'm happy I snapped out of my mental funk. That was a first for me. Has this happened to you before? Did you still race?

Running Fun

I was tagged by Chloe so here goes!!!

1. Best Run EVER: 
Tough one as there are too many to chose from... I would have to say all of my 400 m hurdling races from the junior olympics all the way up to the college level... I think the 400 m hurdles is one of the hardest and most fun races in track and field.

2. Three Words that Describe my Running:Forefoot, relaxed, light

3. My Go-to Running Outfit:
Anything lululemon and bootie shorts. With the volume I've been doing lately texture is everything to me. I have chafage everywhere and try to keep it to a minimum. With Tri Slide and lululemon I am good to go! And of course my rev3 kit!



4. Quirky habits while running: 
I hate hate hate when I'm doing a heart rate based long slow workout and somebody that looks super slow passes me. It totally eats me up inside. I do suck it up however and stick to the plan.

5. Morning, midday, evening: 
In the summer - as early as possible. Running in the summer is like torture. If you don't get it done in the early am you might as well forget it because unless you have a portable IV, it probably will not happen.

6. I won’t run outside when it’s: a hurricane or when the ground is covered in snow.

7. Worst injury — how I got over it: 
Not really from running but it kept me from running for a very very LONG TIME: multiple pelvis fractures (snowboarding off of big table tops in Park City, UT) and subsequent ORIF.  

4 months later I was back to it! The come back journey was the best part for sure. As a DPT student, I did most of my own rehab.

8. I felt most like a badass mother runner when: 
I do track workouts (especially 200 meter 400 meter repeats). I love everything about the track including the smell of rubber and I love flying around the curves. With training for an 140.6, my training program has been sans track workouts and I think I am going through withdraw. The closest thing I get to do now is maybe mile repeats~ ouchies.

9. Next Race is: Ironman Florida. 

10: Potential Running goal for 2013:
Stick to the short stuff, lots of Rev3 events, and start to enjoy training again. With 2--140.6 distances in one year and with taking everything way too seriously, I have started to lose some passion. As for running specific goals, I would like to break a 1:30 in a half marathon and to break 19 minutes in a 5k! And more importantly restore balance and strength by doing some cross fit :)

I'm tagging Alisa and Kim S.

My Favorite Nutrition Products

Can you tell I've been training for a 140.6 distance race again? Yes that is where I've been! With all of this hard training, Powerbar products have been helping me pull through. I know there are a ton of products out there but below are my 3 all time favs:

1. Power Bar gels

Why?

Nutrition Facts

Serving size 1 pk

Calories 110

Calories from fat 0 
* Percent Daily Values (DV) are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Amount/Serving	% DV*
Total Fat 0g	0%
Sodium 200mg	8%
Potassium 20mg	1%

Amount/Serving	% DV*
Total Carb 27g	9%
Sugars 10g
Protein 0g

Compare to a similar product:

	Amount Per Serving	%Daily Value*
Calories	100
Calories from Fat	0
Total Fat	0 g	0%
Saturated Fat	0 g	0%
Cholesterol	0 mg	0%
Total Carbohydrates	25 g	8%
Sugars	5 g
Fiber	0 g	0%
Protein	0 g	0%
Vitamin C		200%
Vitamin E		100%
Calcium		2%
Iron		0%
Sodium	40 mg	2%

Hello sodium! When training in well above 90 deg temps with 90% humidity on a daily basis, I have to have a product that is going to deliver something with sodium. Although I love most of the flavors, I've been on a double latte, kona punch, and tangerine kick lately. I find those flavors all go down easy on the hot days in the dirty south. During my long rides, I make sure I take in one gel every 45 minutes.

2. Powerbar Energy Blasts

Why?

On my 90 mile plus days during training I rarely do solid foods. Rasberry energy blasts are usually the next best thing and go easy on my stomach. I find them to be the perfect treat after mile 60 plus. It's one of the silly things I always look forward to on my rides. Those and then maybe a redbull lol. I love grabbing a small bag to take with me on the go..... (Which really is 24-7). Maybe that is why I run out of these so fast......

3. Ironman Restore

Why?

Most importantly I love this orange flavor. Yummo. And equally as important, after those 20 hr plus training weeks a girl has to replace her glycogen stores right? After my long runs, my stomach is usually tore up from the floor up. This smooth flavor is a good fix. There is definitely more science behind it than the flavor :) Thanks to Chloe for the good recommendation....

Thank you Rev3 again for hooking us up with such an awesome product!