This had to have been the most wickedly fun triathlon I've participated in yet. What a great turnout. At least 10 new faces, probably due to IM inspiration.
Beach start, 2 lap, 1/3 mile swim made for a frenzied pace. Bree took off like a... like a Bree Wee! Yup, that's her out in front, with a 7 minute finish. 1/2 of the swimmers bottlenecked around the surfer/turnaround point. I had to grab my knees for 2 secs after my first lap but felt good after the 2nd lap.
Saw Jeremy and Adam at T1. Jeremy was taking his time until he saw me hurrying, then he took off. Began counting the leaders as they passed me near the hotels. 1, 2, 3,4, JOE! He's doing awesome! Got picked by 2 people on the bike, but got them back on the way back. I was 21st onto the turnaround, and ended up 18th off the 10 mile bike. Forgot my socks, and it didn't feel too bad. I need single strapped bike shoes to save a few extra secs.
Immediately passed 2 people on the run, before Hualalai. I wasn't sure if I could hold the pace, but I pushed. My stomach was feeling it. My breathing was heavy. Fuck it, it's only 2 miles. Squirted some water on Joe as I cheered him on. He looked strong. How is this man getting so fast?
Tried to smile and shaka as Bree took my pic while I "sprinted" the last hundred meters. It felt like a sprint, but looks more like a brisk walk lol! The smile looks more like a grimace, cause I was huffin n puffin.
Speaking of puffin... Jeremy "the cigarette-smoking-man" actually beat Adam. I'm gonna have to step it up. Called Jessica today (Tuesday) and she's gonna help me win. Also gonna keep up the strength training so I look better than I do in that nasty off-season pic.
As usual, the ride over with the Hiloans was a blast. Much of what was said was too disturbing to post here. Chuckle. Jeremy and I were lost when Adam and Joe were comparing cars in which they owned at least 5 of (Adam's Chrysler New Yorkers and Joe's Pontiac LeMans). Rigging a 3-speed tractor tranny in reverse to a normal car motor... backwards... so they could haul-ass in reverse. One of the funniest stories I've ever heard was of how Joe "ended" his first car by stuffing the wagon with 8 buddies and "park-dropping" it. Ow?
Penis!
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