My First Duathalon.

Yesterday, was the Cicero Triathlon. Unfortunately due to an algae issue in the water, the swim portion of the event was replaced by a 1.7 mile run. Now, as many of you know, I'm a great swimmer, so I was sad to learn that the swim portion wouldn't take place.

I started out with a nice paced jog and finished the initial run all the while wishing we had been swimming. Then it was onto the cycling portion, which I consider my second strongest portion, with swimming being my first. I caught many of those speedy runners during the cycling portion, only to be passed by them again during the final 3 mile run.

While the day was a little disapointing becasue I didn't finish as well as I would have had the swim portion taken place, I am proud of myself for "toughing" it out and finishing strong.

I'm certainly looking forward to next years event... Bring on the Swim!!!! :-)