Ramblin' Rose Tri 2

We have been in Winston-Salem for a bit more than a year now and Amy decided to race the Ramblin'Rose Triathlon again. When she did it last year we had barely been here, and this time Amy actually had planned it a bit longer in prep for a Half Ironman in September. The goal was to be faster than last year and hopefully go sub 1 hour. Amy had an awesome race and finished in 59:07 and 51st out of almost 500 starters. (last year she finished in 1:04:22) Below are a few pics from the race.

Amy sets up her little transition area quite focused



Amy with neighbor Caroline before the race



The transition area with Winston-Salem in the background



The pre race meeting was busy and enthusiastic



The pool looks quite serene



Caroline and Amy in line ready for the swim



Amy about to start her swim



This race has a long run from the pool to the bike transition



Amy and Caroline in transition



A quick transition allowed Amy to get out fast



Heading out for the run after a fast bike ride



Almost home, sub 1 hour and more than 5 minutes faster than last year



The results area was quite popular

Amy's Ramblin' Rose Triathlon

Today, Amy participated in a women only triathlon in Winton-Salem called the Ramblin' Rose Triathlon. They had almost 450 starters and the event seemed to have encouraged quite a few newbies.

Here are a few pics of Amy's Ramblin'Rose Triathlon

Hmmm, pink for a women's triathlon?



Checking in early and preparing the transition area



Getting body marked is an important part of the pre race ritual



There were lots of women racing today



It is time to head to the pool



Only a short time left before it is time to go



Lining up for the swim start



And off she goes



Done with the swim and off to the bike



Fighting for space in the transition area



The best part of each triathlon starts now



And off she goes




Almost done with the bike and just a little run left



Very few bikes already there means a good bike split



Heading out on the run



Almost done and looking good



I can't talk to you right now, need something to drink



Yeah, I got it done