G2 first relay teams showed up on the Olympic distance Triathlon this past Sunday in Miami. None of us really didn't know what to expect. Unfortunately there weren't to many relay teams but we were here to have some fun and do our best in each individual leg. After Jose (our swimmer) almost gave me a heart attack by showing up late because the package pick up would not give us our numbers unless all 3 relay people were there in person, they did still allow us to start. I was about to tell them I would do the swim and the bike not to waste the $180 entry fee and us not racing. Good lesson to learn for next time , make sure all 3 relay people drive up together. Or even better yet if you do show up late and the team is not able to race you are responsible for the entry fee. (new G2 rule)
Jose did get in the water and put out a great swim time of 20.42 for the 1500 m. I guess we will keep him. Because of all the excitement and rushing around I had a starting heart rate of 155 and no possible warm up. Adrenaline driven I started of at a 27-28 mph pace with a nice tailwind. My heart rate pretty much climbed up to 175and stayed that way for the entire hour. My legs felt great, the TT bike and the Zipp disc in the back and the 808 in front gave me the sound and feel of riding a formula 1 bike. What a rush, I was happy to know that on my left calf I had a sharpie writen letter R for "Relay" so other riders could see I was on the relay team. I remember when I was doing the full triathlons myself how intimidating it was if some guy blows by you like if you are standing still. My final time including transitions running and getting up and of the bike was 26 miles 40K 1:01 speed 24.36 not bad.
After looking for a relay runner for awhile I realized Eric told me he runs to cross train, not knowing he can ACTUALLY RUNNNN.
What a great finish for having another close friend and G2 member ending the run 10 K at 42.14 6.48 min miles, putting G2 men relay team on top having the fasted time overall. Yes I know we didn't do the whole Tri and belief me I have done them and know how hard it is. I have a great respect for triathletes, I just can't get myself to do the run anymore. Still doing the relays I realized what great G2 camaraderie and fun it is to be at these events.
The girls team also did a great job if any of the girls feels like writing down your experience for that race please do so.
You can check the result in more detail on this link.
http://www.multirace.com/AllResults.aspx?Race=408
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