My alarm went off at 5am and I got up with the thought in my head....Do I really have to do this??
But I got up, packed the car and off we went to Big Bay.
I felt tense and very nervous...which is an unfamiliar feeling for me and right then I knew it's going to be a good day!!
I racked my bike and met up with my fellow club mates. The tension and nerves disappeared as we started chatting and making jokes.
At 13degrees I knew it was going to be a cold swim!
The swim start was a bit frantic and the stretch to the first bouy felt forever, but once we turned I got into a great rhythm and kicked into gear.
Into T1 I realised I had a very good swim, so I pulled off my suit and got on my bike knowing I have no time to waste.
My bike leg was the best ever. A 4 x 10km loop, with my dad and aunt at the turn-around point.
On each lap I could wait to get to the turn-around point to hear my aunt screaming and supporting me.
I caught up to some of the girls that always lead me by about 3 to 5 min. I had to push hard to stay with them.
Into T2 we were all together. I raced through T2 and started the 10k run.
Jayde Morrison passed me at the 2k mark, I pushed hard to try and stay with her, but she opened the gap with every stride. My legs felt great and I kept pushing hard, but it just wasn't enough.
I finished the race feeling strong and really happy with my performance.....until I saw my dad at the finish line, I just broke down and cried. I was just so happy with my race and to have my family and friends there supporting me.
Next stop - Grabouw for Xterra!
Next stop - Grabouw for Xterra!
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