Midwest Mayhem

I know you came for the pictures so I will put them first.

It's so easy to meet great people at events like this. These are our new friends Richard and Sara.

Race Recap

Things I Loved-

• Seeing Carrie when I came in for the bike transition
• Traveling with Lia
• Meeting some really fun, cool people (Sara, Adam, Richard and Russell)
• I was more comfortable in the swim than I expected
• My T2 was less than one minute
• Putting on Lia's swim cap
• A fish nibbled on my knee
• My new pre-race ritual is tea for 2 and knitting
• Wore my bra top the whole race and didn't feel self-conscience about my tummy
• Seeing some really cool bikes and gear
• My transition area with my Team Tabor bucket
• They say your name at the finish line
  
• Eating at Ingrediant
• Shopping at T.J Maxx, Hobbs, and Urban Outfitters
  

Other Things-

• The hills were brutal
  
• The bike turn around was downhill, stop, turn around, straight up hill
• The 5K run started out uphill and a small section was on a gravel rode
  
• The bike and run course could have been marked better
• The hills
• I wish I had clipless pedals

For more Midwest Mayhem action, check out Lia's blog.