This right here. I learned a lot from just going out there and making a dumbass out of myself. Don’t overthink it and listen to your body.
My first one was a 50 minute swim, 3 hour bike, and a 2:28 run. Transitions sucked as they were so far from the water exit and bike entrance. I think I was 6:31 or something total. I’m HOPING for a sub 6 this go round in 5 weeks. I can definitely take time off that run and that bike. I’ve really been working on the bike for this race and I’m thinking I can shoot for at least a 2:45. I’d also really like a sub 2 half marathon.
For the first one, I didn’t train properly. I ran too much and didn’t do enough brick workouts. I feel a lot more confident this time.
Enjoy the first one. There’s absolutely nothing like putting in the work and seeing that red carpet. My FIL caught probably the best video of me raving I’ve ever seen when I crossed the finish line and he’s seen me finish two marathons and multiple half’s.