HP05 is an IRON GIRL!!

Sorry for the late post. Computer problems...

With 2 weeks of tapering, i.e. not working out, completed her 2nd solo triathlon, to become an official Iron Girl. As this HP has mentioned in past postings, her training has been pretty non-existent since the swim. But, it was a great race despite the lack of training. HP05’s college BF, WaterPoloHotPants flew out from Colorado to do the race. This was also the first time HP05’s parents saw a full triathlon in person. Wow, were they impressed! Thanks to HP06 who was helping them with where to go, what to expect, and answering a bunch of questions.

There aren’t any fun stores like the last time (please see HP05’s “All Alone…” posting), it was just a good race. A nice swim without jellyfish, waves or current. A VERY HILL bike course, but no flat tires. A flat, then hilly, then flat again run; but kept all fluid down. All ladies she could find who were racing finished, including 2 newbies. The sun and humidity stayed away until we were done. Can’t ask for anything more.

What’s next??? Well, with a really bad knee that keeps HP05 from walking from time to time, most would think she is done. Unfortunately, HP05 was talked into doing the first Nation’s Triathlon. She first decided yes when the swim was only 1K and the run was an 8K. However, the day after signing up the race turned into a 1.5K swim, 32K bike (the same as originally planed), and a 10K run. The 10K run scares her the most. HP05 has not run more then 5 miles this year!! The race is in 2 weeks… Will there be cow bells? HP05 may need to hear the power of the cow bell to keep her going…