BBun took a road-trip to Augusta G-A
To do the 70.3 on a sunny Sunday
It had been on her list for a while
So getting it done made her smile
Arrived to the venue in a timely manner
Packet pickup and pre-race brief? Yes sir!
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| Always exciting to go to the Ironman Village! |
Then got sorted at her hotel and ready for Saturday activities
There’s always so much to do you see
Quick shake out ride on Trixie
And one of the first for bike drop woo wee
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| Trixie wasn't lonely for long! |
Walked the swim out and checked out transition
She thought she’d scored a pretty good rack location
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| Transition is starting to fill in! |
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| Fun hill up to transition from the swim! |
Finally it was time to drive the bike course
After a false start she got going - no remorse
Realized she should have brought a drink and some snacks
And found a convenience store along the way so she grabbed some, natch
Afterwards she picked up an early dinner from the Olive Garden as per the usual
Then was in for the night and thought a good night of sleep would be doable
Morning came - it was still dark
But BBun got going and headed out to park
Short walk down to transition for last minute prep
Then a shuttle bus to the swim made it easier to shlep
The staging was at a minor league ballpark stadium
The Greenjackets offered actual toilets versus porta potties and use of the Jumbotron
First met a lady local to the D-M-V...
And was impressed with her car camping set up on the cheap!
Athletes could sit in chairs while watching the start of the pros race
Before the age group rolling start began which was nice
She got in the water about when she’d thought
And made sure she knew the time on the clock
That way she’d know what time of day she had to be done
In case things came down to the wire - ho hum
She had fun chatting with others during the stroll to the river
And met two ladies doing their first triathlons ever!
Finally time to jump in the water on three
A little sunshine in the eyes but had her tinted goggles you see
It was a pretty smooth swim from the start to the exit
And thankfully no alligators were seen - that’s legit
As BBun made her way up the swim exit chute
Had to double back for her glasses again - oh shoot
Then a quick stop at a porta potty
Then bike gear on and was ready to jump on Trixie
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| Random Rabbit graffiti at bike out! |
The bike course was basically a lollipop loop
With three climbs and an out and back section if you want the scoop
The climbs were manageable and came in the first half
And three aid stations and plenty of volunteers to match
There is nothing of significance to report
Though one section reminded her of Stagecoach Road and made her head hurt
However, bike aid station number three had
A military memorial section that was inspiring but sad
Finally it was time to get off the bike
Just a half marathon to go if you like
Not gonna lie it was a warm and tough affair
But she kept to her plan and made it not without a little prayer!
Made sure to get ice at every aid stop
And met a fellow TriDot athlete and they talked shop
Would you believe it was her first triathlon ever, too?
She was impressed with all of these ladies it’s true!
Finished right behind her
And then hung out for a bit after
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| BBun - the happy finisher! |
Then BBun was ready to go pick up her gear
The walk wasn’t too bad compared to the past hear
Before she knew it she was loaded up and back in her room!
And not long after that she was ready to snooze.
The trip home on Monday went nearly as smoothly
And got home in the early afternoon - sweet!
Happy to check another race off her bucket list
That’s three in one year, if you get the drift!
