Last Tri of the Season

I participated in an all women's triathlon this morning.  It's the last one of the season for me.  I gave up on the Olympic distance tri a couple of weeks ago as the fall semester was fast approaching and my kids were starting their new school years.  I just couldn't fit in the training.  But I'm fine with that - maybe next year!

Today's tri was the last of the season for me.  I injured my hip last week and have an appt with an orth doc next week.  Today I was actually proud of my bike time - I averaged 18.8 mph on the hilly course.  This is a HUGE improvement from last year.  I have my father in law to thank for that b/c I did most of my long distance rides with him & my husband while we were visiting them in TN.  I was disappointed in my run time - I only averaged around a 9 min mile and I've been averaging 8:15-8:45 all summer.  Perhaps it was my hip (it hurt with every step) or perhaps I just had an off day, but I hope to be a little quicker with my run next year.  My swim was fine.  It's my strongest leg.

I had the pleasure of doing this race with a few of my friends from work.  We had a great time and it was a great race.  Overall, a wonderful way to end the tri season! :)