Opening of Triathlon season 2010

After a long winter it is time to open Triathlon Season 2010! My first event is North Tipp Sprint distance. I did all preparation a night before to make sure everything ready for the race.

Woke up at 5.30 so early… Made a double espresso and hit the road. Saturday morning was beautiful.. empty road, sunny already. Day promised to be bright and warm. It took us a hour a tree quarter to reach Nenagh.

Went to registration, got a  number, timing chip and goody bag My start was the latest. I had lots of time to watch and support athletes. At the same time was hard to stay calm… as usually you are nerveous before a race. I prefer to race rather than to wait!!!

12 noon – START !!! Now every second accounts!! I was third female out of the pool, boys wouldn’t let me go ahead Flew through transition… and once I’m on the bike I’m on my world. I pushed big gear …. try to close a  gap. Didn’t  see girls for a while. After 10km I saw all my competitors. I’m not far behind.

Back to transition with Lisa Hogan shoulder to shoulder. Run – last leg ahead of us. Got a few seconds advantage after T2. Start run first and I knew Lisa chasing me. I heard breathing behind my shoulders. Now run Elena run!!! Turn my head after 3-4 km, I’m on my own only boys running beside me. Turn in to town and 300m to the finish!!! First Win in 2010!!!