Race Goals!

Look at me, two blog posts in one day.

I am racing tomorrow.  A somewhat modified version of what I planned, but racing nonetheless.  I'll be doing the Vulcan Tinman Sprint triathlon, the first triathlon I ever did.  I will only be doing the swim/bike, and then my husband will be doing the run.  (This is cleared with the race director, and it's a pretty casual race.)

Usually, I try to throw up a race day post in the morning, but it's a long drive and the whole family is racing, so I expect it to be a bit hectic as well.

My goals:

1. Risk NOTHING

Usually when I go into a race, I go into race mode where the race is all that matters.  I think that is how I managed to block out any pain from the stress fracture during my last half marathon.  Quite frankly, I can't be trusted to make smart decisions when I'm in the midst of a race.  So, I need to make some of these decisions now.

I want to do this race, but it is not worth causing any delay to my recovery.  That means I stick to the single foot push off in the pool; I don't rush transition (on crutches); I concentrate on a high cadence on the bike rather then pushing high gears.  I can push, but not too the point that it risks anything.

2. Have FUN

This is a fun race, and that's why I'm doing it.  No point in letting anything stress me out.  I'm just going to have a good day.

3. Cheer LOUD

My kids are doing the tinbit race right before mine.  Then, when I get off my bike, I get to cheer my husband on the run.  I've got theatre training.  I may as well put it to good use and project that voice.