Red Island Relay

This past weekend I did the Red Island Relay solo and managed a first place finish. I was pleased with that not only for the placing but also with the fact that its been about 5 years since I did it solo (when it was the Red Cross Relay) and I think I was quite a bit better this year. I have alot more experience but I am also 5 years older and at 46, not exactly young to be trying to win these races. If I do it again next year, I definitely will know what to train for- the second bike leg on the mountain bike is the killer for me because I am not used to the constant resistance of riding a bike on the trail. I am going to try and do that once in a while just for general training. my calves were and are a bit sore from the race. I did an hour and half yoga class on Sunday after the race and yoga on Monday after work. I swam this morning about 2000 metres which included doing 20-50's on a minute. I will do yoga tomorrow and swim on Thursday and that may be it until Mooseman. I will try to get one 8 k run in at lunch time this week as well. I am leaving early Friday morning to drive to New Hampshire. I am really looking forward to it and I am not stressed at all about the triathlon. I honestly think I am fitter than I was last year. ( i have done 3 races in the past 3 weeks and done well in them all- none of which i did last year) but i also know anything can happen so i will just hope for the best and try to enjoy the weekend.