Moganshan Tri

This weekend I was able to compete in the Moganshan Triathlon. It was stunning. It had been rainy, and was drizzly the day of, which meant slick roads, and mud! for the trail run. Awesome.

When we started everyone took off in the swim. They took off fast. I couldn't figure out how everyone was going so fast! Especially since I was feeling so good in the water. We had to do 4 laps in the reservoir pictured below (1500 m). Isn't it beautiful though? The misty mountains I just love.

I got out of the water 2nd to last! Super bummer, but I just had to chuckle because that's oh so typical.

The bike was 2 loops (40Km)  in the mountains. Lots of uphill, lots of downhill. Dodging dogs, triathletes, cars, and bamboo in the road. I felt so strong. I was passing everyone like they were walking! I felt amazing. I passed all the women, and many men. 

The run was off road (10Km). Isn't it beautiful? I loved just letting it all go in the rain and mud. There was a major climb we had to do twice, and two deep descents that was hard on the body. There was one stretch through a village that was spectacular. Through cobblestones, past rivers, in hidden alleyways, through a few people's backyards, over fallen bamboo, over bridges...stunning. I felt pretty good here too. I passed many men like they were standing still. At one point on single track I caught up to two men and had to bite at their heels to let me pass. I thought they would try and keep up with me but they didn't even attempt. 

I felt on fire, and had a blast doing so. At one point I remembered a Nickelodeon show I had seen a LONG time ago where they were filming a summer camp. They were doing races in the mountains in the US somewhere. The one who dominated was a girl who was flying through the trails. I thought then, "WOW, I want to do that!" I thought of that as I was running through these mountains and thought, "I am living out my dreams! I am doing what I want to do!"

It was a beautiful day, and a beautiful race. My friend and her husband did the sprint the whole way together. She did absolutely fantastic. She is so strong! As I was running I could hear her loud cheer voice echoing through the mountains. She is great.

I think I need to work on my swim!!! 

Taylor raced today in Hangzhou. It was a 30 Km team Time Trial. They took the win!

I'll say it was a good weekend all around!

 "V" for Victory!

 Tay was able to cheer me on and ran with me for a bit. That was fun.