A Different Kind of Tri

ODB · 09-27-2008, 04:24 PM

Lisa and I did the 40 Acres of Hill Tri in Russellville, AR this morning. It was a little different but in a good way. It started with a 5.5 mile run that was both on and off road. At around mile 3 we had a really tough uphill. It then went to kayaking on flat water for about 3 miles in some not so swift kayaks. The race finished on a 17 mile road bike ride over a very hilly area North of town.

I tried my best to beat Lisa but she would have none of it. I was able to keep her in my sights the whole race but couldn't close on her. She finished the race in around 2:45 and I was about 3 minutes behind her. No podium for me today but Lisa got 3rd in the Woman's group. We may have to try this one again.

Damn! Beat by a girl again!

Lost Dog · 09-27-2008, 04:37 PM

Sounds like a fun one.

If you have to be beat by a girl, make it your girl.

sharsell119 · 09-28-2008, 03:14 PM

That sounds like a blast!

emartin10 · 09-29-2008, 11:30 AM

Heck yes! That sounds like my kind of race...if I knew how to kayak...Way to go Lisa, whippin the boys again I see!!!

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ODB · 09-29-2008, 04:04 PM

We have a regular tri this weekend. SHE WILL NOT BEAT ME!!! Of course one of my coworkers just said they are putting $100 on Lisa.

ODBSGIRL · 09-30-2008, 08:43 AM

It involves SWIMMING- I will feel lucky to make it out of the water alive

It's not about beating you. It's about beating fear. And maybe beating you.

ODBSGIRL · 09-30-2008, 08:45 AM

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Kayak: talked to a girl during the run (yeah I know, why are you talking DURING the run?) who had never kayaked in her life. She did just fine. If you ever see one of these in your area-you should totally do it! At least for this race-it was really down to the bike and run times. It's hard to make a lot of time in a solo kayak on flat water.