My 4th NYC Triathlon is now in the books. I'm fairly consistent, and with each year comes a tad more slowness, but that's to be expected, I suppose. Given the rain, I was extremely cautious on the bike this year, and could have pushed harder, and I'm sure my first transition might have been a bit smoother had I not wiped out on the "watch out, it's slippery" mat at the end of swim exit (apparently, I was far from the only one). Many thanks to all I saw along the way -- Mom & Stephen, Mike, Hannah, and especially Russ, who biked with me for a good chunk of the run, listening to my bitching and moaning, especially after mile 4.
After a fantastic shower and a solid nap, I met friends and family for a celebration at the 8th Street Wine Cellar -- thanks to those who made it for helping me celebrate! I slept for 10 hours last night, and am now about to head out to Kismet for the remainder of the week for some major rest and recovery.
An extra special thanks to all who donated to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society on my behalf, and congrats to Team D&P!
2011: Swim 22:19 T1 12:27 Bike 1:51:54 T2 4:58 Run 1:11:40
2010: Swim 20:54 T1 11:39 Bike 1:42:43 T2 6:26 Run 1:08:01
2009: Swim 24:30 T1 10:17 Bike 1:40:57 T2 4:01 Run 1:07:22
2008: Swim 24:30 T1 10:55 Bike 1:36:47 T2 4:00 Run 1:08:40
Are you sure the "fantastic shower and solid nap" wasn't during T1? Congrats on another solid finish!
Posted by: Steven Schulman | August 08, 2011 at 03:12 PM
Looks like it, right? It's an annoying transition -- you have to run about 700 yards barefoot from swim exit to transition, and I was running a tad gingerly after having fallen on my ass at the end of the swim exit ramp. Graceful, per usual.
Posted by: Laren | August 08, 2011 at 03:50 PM
YOU ARE AWESOME!!!!!
Posted by: Noelle | August 08, 2011 at 04:38 PM
Quite a feat my friend. You continue to inspire!
Posted by: Teddi | August 09, 2011 at 10:44 AM
Impressive stuff Laren!
Posted by: Euan | August 09, 2011 at 05:21 PM