At this particular venue, you then run uphill to the transition zone. It is challenging to say the least. Family will know this term, Raynaud's (ray-NOHZ) disease causes some areas of your body — such as your fingers and toes — to feel numb and cold in response to cold temperatures or stress. In Raynaud's disease, smaller arteries that supply blood to your skin narrow, limiting blood circulation to affected areas (vasospasm). I suffer from this so at this point, my feet were like little stumps! So I took the time at the transition zone, massaged them before I put my socks on to continue and changed into riding gear over my wet bathing suit.
The bike ride was so beautiful and the day was lovely. Even in the challenge of biking against a strong wind I kept taking the time to marvel at the beauty around me. However, the wind was fierce and I found even down hill I was peddling like a duck trying to swim up Niagara Falls! I never got out of the easiest gear sequence for the whole 30 kms. I walked a couple of hills to conserve my strength. My old Raleigh is truly not meant for this kind of riding! It took me 1 hr and 35 minutes to complete and I got a police escort at the turnaround! Pays to be last of the hardworking racers. I found myself meditating in the moment and simply thinking about one step at a time. Listening to Pema Chodrun and simply staying in the moment. Thinking not about if I was tired from the swim and thinking not that after this hard physical journey I would then need to strike out on foot for a further 7 kms. Spiritually I was strong and in the moment listening for messages while exhausting the physical energy out of the way to let the spirit come through. It was invigorating.
The run was awesome! 7 kms through the park. I loved every minute. I was tired however optimistic as each time I passed the base/transition there was my daughter, Danielle and my wee Owen, cheering me on! The run took me 55 minutes.
It was a great day and the first of many as now I have the job of getting stronger, faster and better! How about you? Did you do something today that will make you stronger, faster and better?
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