It is hard to believe that a few days ago I was here…
We arrived back in Australia to temperatures over 37 degrees – and I am talking CELCIOUS people!
This morning I competed in another sprint triathlon. I had always planned to compete the day after getting back from Japan – and hoped that my few runs whilst away would help.
I can’t say that it was my best race, but it also wasn’t the worst – so I am happy with the result.
My photographer (aka Mr BBB) didn’t arrive until I was heading out on the bike leg, so I have no photos of the swim.
heading out on the bike course…
and back into transition…
The bike leg was slightly hilly, and I had a horrible cramp in my tummy for most of the ride. I suspect that I am getting used to “Australian food” again. Luckily it was also a short course and it was not long before I was heading out on the run.
The run felt a little better, although the heat was draining! I was relieved when the finish line finally came into sight!
I think this post-race photo pretty much sums up how I was feeling :)
haha you gotta love the ‘candid’ post race photos!
This race really reinforced to me the importance of training. I have been indulging a little too much over the Christmas period, and with a big race coming up on 14 February, I really need to focus!
After the race, we spent the afternoon catching up on housework and trying to stay out of the heat. I also spent a little quality time with this girl…
Mr BBB was feeling under the weather this evening so I decided on a easy dinner of chicken and bbq’d vegies.
I cut up some kipfler potatoes, sweet potatoes, zucchini and corn, and seasoned them with a little olive oil, cayenne and dried oregano.
Then it was simply a matter of bbq-ing the vegetables with a couple of chicken thigh fillets.
Confession – we didn’t even bother plating up individual plates for dinner! We just shared straight off the plate!
Well tomorrow is back to work for me and I must admit that I am not looking forward to sitting in an office all day. At least they have air con….a small consolation I suppose :)
Happy baking :)
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Wow that is SO hot! Congrats on getting through the race in that heat....I'm impressed!
ReplyDeleteCan't resist the cute cat! How adorable :-P
ReplyDeleteI can't believe you completed the triathlon in yesterday's heat the day after flying home! I'm impressed :-) And your cat is so cute - such beautiful silver colouring.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on completing the sprint triathlon! And right after coming home too! Wow!
ReplyDeleteANd so jealous of the HEAT!
wow, brave of you for competing the day after getting back! great job though :) i need to get back in the healthy training mode, too! too many cookies ;)
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