Iron Girl 2011; I did it!

I do not even know where to start. I have accomplished a goal I set over 14 months ago. Why do I feel so down?

The race was AMAZING. Leading up to it, I was so sick with anxiety and self doubt. However I woke up at 4:15 the morning of the race surprisingly calm and at peace.

I smiled the entire time (okay, not after I got out of the lake). Every picture shows a gal who is loving every second of it. The crowds were amazing and made the race just that more magical.

I am very happy with my times. A year ago I did not think I would be able to finish in three hours. My finishing time was 2:07:26. I came in 640 out of almost 1100 strong, supportive women. I am very proud and happy with my results. I actually cried after I crossed the finish line. The day was magical.

Why oh why am I now so depressed? Did I build this race up too much? I spent 14 months training for this. The day came and went and then...........that's it until next year.

I really am trying to get out of this funk but I am struggling. I am kind of tearing up just writing this. I guess I just have the post race blues.

I have chosen three tri's to compete in next summer. This was not a "1 and done" deal. I am hooked. In the meantime I will keep training. This is all I can do. My goal is to do a 70.3 (1.2 mile swim, 56 mile bike, and a 13 mile run). I am truly pushing to do it one year from September.

I will at some point write a race report. I just somehow need to process the experience and go on from there.