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Over two and a half years. That's how long it's been since my last podium finish in a pro triathlon. That's quite a drought in a sport where there are champions crowned at races every weekend. But that's what happens when you have an injury (or two) and then step away from racing to have a baby.
Last year I raced a handful of times, starting just 4 months after Amy was born. I traveled around the country for the Rev3 tri series
I actually have two races to report on - a 2nd place at the Possibilities Tri (small reverse sprint triathlon) and 3rd at Wildflower (a much, much bigger race).Upcoming Races
This weekend, Laurel is headed to Bradley, CA for the Wildflower Triathlon. I have the weekend off from racing, but will be volunteering at the Krell Adventure Games, an obstacle race. This race video makes me think it is going to be a very fun day!
If prize money were given out for best leg FinisherPix, I may have won some.
I want to thank everyone along the course – spectators and other athletes – for your support on the run course of last weekend’s Florida 70.3. Although I only finished in 7th place, your encouragement not only helped me finish the race, but it led me to experience something that will be very valuable as I continue to figure out this long distance racing thing.
The Red Hook Crit. This was the craziest sporting event I've ever been to and probably the craziest I've ever participated in. The main event, the bike race, consisted of 22 lap criterium on a technical course around the docks in Red Hook, Brooklyn. It was pouring rain. It was dark. People were racing fixed gear bikes, with NO BRAKES.
Post-race selfie with Amy.Clermont ITU Sprint Race, 6th Place
Pre-Race
That feeling of crossing the finish line of a race feeling strong is something that has escaped me the last several races I've done. In the 6 races I competed in last year (although they were meant to be "for fun"), I buried myself completely before I even made it through the first quarter of the run.