On Saturday, August 12 I raced the Girls Best Friend Triathlon in Vicksburg. This race is special to me because it was my first multi sport race, and it got me hooked on triathlons and cycling. I’ve raced the du, the sprint, and Olympic distance events, but the Olympic is my favorite. This race is also a great beginner race, and the excitement of the ladies is inspiring.
The swim was 77 degrees, barely wetsuit legal. I opted to go without my wetsuit, and the swim went fine but I felt slow.
The bike course was experiencing a bit of MI road construction (much-needed). The flat/fast course again felt slow. I was beginning to feel discouraged.
The run started like they typically do… the feeling of “whose legs are these?” But, as I pushed into the woods and along the trails, I could feel my run coming together. I felt good, like I could push my pace. I welcomed the finish line feeling successful. The age group win was the icing on the cake.
~Katie Bridges