Silver Race Report for Dave Tri-ing to Balance in Boston

[Dave, Tri-ing to Balance in Boston]

This was a blast! The BFit BDay Challenge pushed me to tackle distances I’d never even approached before – a four-mile swim!!! Whoa!

First, the details:
Age: 42
Swim: 4 Miles in 2h 25m 49s (62 seconds per 50 yard lap)
Bike: 42 Miles in 2h 26m 51s (17 mph)
Run: 2 Miles in 16m 56s (8:28 minute miles)

Total Time: 5 hours 9 minutes 36 seconds

The swim was the real challenge for me. Swimming has always been my toughest discipline and this year a respiratory infection wiped out my training for the entire month of June! I came into the BDay Challenge sorely under-trained and I turned the race into three training sessions. I made great strides during the weekend. My mile split times fell steadily. I was happy to finish without drowning and thrilled with my progress!

The Bike portion I split into two stages: a 17 mile ride on Friday morning followed by a 25 mile ride to historic Walden Pond on Saturday. Unlike Thoreau, I didn’t stay … my quest was the ride!

I completed the 2 mile run Sunday morning. The overcast skies left the air warm and heavy. My two mile loop starts with a short decline and ends with the same meaningful rise while the rest of the course is fairly flat. Given my limited training, I was right on pace with my expectations.

So with the BFit BDay Challenge under my belt, I plan to tri it again in three months on my quarter birthday to see if I am getting better with age!

[Coach Adam]

Dave, you rock! We need to connect you with more people to vote for you because in terms of the challenge itself, you definitely kicked my ass!
Cheers,
-Adam

[Dave, Tri-ing to Balance in Boston]

Thanks for the note, Adam! Triathlon -- and the BFit challenge -- has always been for me ... However, perhaps it's time to become a more active part of the Community. Thanks for the encouragement!!
-- Dave