Month: August 2007

Racing, Triathlon

11:06:27!

Christine Cogger

It’s done!
I couldn’t be happier with the race. I will write a long post when I am up to it. In the meantime, so highlights:

  • the alarm going off at 4:30AM.
  • Walking to the start with Jay, Bob and Marie-Anne. In the dark.
  • The Buzz at the start
  • The National Anthem
  • The helicopters flying low overhead as we waited to start swimming
  • Open water for most of my swim!
  • The bike ride is a blur
  • The Tour De France-like crowds up yellow lake
  • Feeling good all day
  • The incredible rush down that finish chute
  • The terrific volunteers
  • Watching Grace, Sister Madonna and Steve King finishing just before midnight.

Action pictures when I get them!

Random

Day 3

Christine Cogger

I’ve been up since 6 this morning, despite my firm declaration that I was going to sleep in because Will is with his grandparents. Oh well, I am not alone, lots of people are up this morning.

Seem to be fighting a touch of a cold (thanks, Will!) but I’ll be fine. Nothing a little cold and flu medicine won’t fix.

This morning I’ll do a short swim, have a quick bite, head over to the swim start to hear some pros talk about strategy (though I suspect theirs is VERY different from mine i.e. go fast vs make it to the bike transition) and then return to camp for Marie-Anne’s feast of french toast!

I suspect there’s a nap in my future, too.

Random

Day 2

Christine Cogger

Slowly getting used to the pace of life here at Ironman. We are having quite a relaxing time – provided we stick to the campground. Otherwise, it’s TRI GEEK CENTRAL. Everyone is wearing logo wear pretty much from head to toe, parading through town, generally looking quite proud of themselves (which, I suppose, they should be). It does make for some excellent people watching.

Yesterday I went for a ride with Marie-Anne out on the run course. Fun heading out, major head wind coming back! But it was good to scope out the landmarks.

We had another nice “family” dinner with Bob, Marie-Anne and Pete, told some good stories and went to bed a little later than I probably should have. But Marie-Anne was tipsy, so the entertainment was well worth it.

This morning we swam again in the choppy water and then went to hand out in the Expo. It’s really starting to get busy. Volunteers were setting up the transitions so it’s time to go take some pictures and get my race package.