Well, tried to race today, it was 27degrees and a pool swim. Well little sprint, got the lead out of transition area, froze on bike, almost crashed twice. Half way through the bike i thought about stoping, i was shaking so bad with the wind chill that i couldnt get into my aerobars on the rough road. Getting off the bike, i still had lead but lost a lot of time on bike, tried to run but fell shaking putting on shoes, 1mile into run, i was passed by a crosscountry runner but it didnt phase me, i was a mess but wanted to finish, i tried stopping but i was shaking and felt horrible, i couldnt put one step in front of the other. Oh well, finished the race by walk running to finish, but spent sometime warming up in medical and in hot tube. I thought the race was going to be changed to a duathlon, oh well a good story not a bad workout. I dont think i will ever do a pool swim in minus degree weather again, my body just didnt respond and it is the first time i was scared for my life. Oh well i am better now recovering with a blanket. It is supposed to be 70degrees tommorow so i will have a big day but for now i am working on gettting my core temp out. Congrats to all the people who put warm clothes on and had a blast and had great races. Especially Mikey who really looked good out there.
Cheers and thanks for reading.
2 comments:
Congrats on your performance today in Athens. It's always a fun way to start the season, even if it is freezing cold :)
You are really tough to finish even feeling so cold and miserable. You will tear it up once the temps rise. It was great hanging out with you for lunch after the race. I am sure you are back in training now!
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