Bike-Swim-Run!

Hagg Lake Triathlon was on Saturday. I don't know what happened to the 88 degree weather they were forecasting, but it never came! My wave of swimmers started at 8:35 and I was so cold, I couldn't wait to jump into the lake. I knew it had to be warmer than standing outside in my swimsuit in 68 degree weather nervously awaiting the start of the race. I can't ever figure out why I do get nervous, not like I am going to win, or in this case it wasn't even something new. Maybe it was just looking at all the amazing equipment people had and thinking I should have something like it. Who knows?
The swim is crazy. There are probably 75 women all starting out at the same time and all heading for the same buoy. Needless to say there is a little traffic jam at the first turn and the second. Finally by the third buoy we are all staggered enough, it was not so bad. The transition to the bike was great-throw off the cap and goggles, pull on bike shorts, helmet and sunglasses and I was off! The bike is a very hilly lap and a little more around Hagg Lake but it was perfect weather for a bike and a run. I finished a couple minutes faster than last year at 1:33:30 and felt great at the end. My cheer team of three cute little girls and one great husband were there to meet me at the end.