2013 Reeds Lake Triathlon

The 2013 Reeds Lake Triathlon

Rhoades McKee Reeds Lake Triathlon & Duathlon

 

 

Saturday, September 7, 2013

 

John Collins Park

750 Lakeside Avenue

East Grand Rapids, Michigan

There was about an hour delay due to lightening



1/2 mile Swim results are:  22.26  and T1 time was 2:34.

17.2 mile Bike results are: 1:01 , avg. of 16.9 mph  and T2 time 1:35

 

My 4.9 mile run was 38:46, pace of 7:55.

 

This was my first Reeds Lake Triathlon. My final chip time was 2:06:29.

22.6 mile Triathlon.

Greenville Sunset Race

WE had fun at the Greenville Sunset Race put on by Striders in July. Nick took 3rd in his age group and I took 1st in mine there was about 100 runners  .

Grand Haven Triathlon-Sprint Distance

This was my first Sprint Triathlon in Lake Michigan .  I have to admit ,  the water was Brutal !!!

The anticipation to compete was very exciting .

The swim portion of the Tri started on the beach. With a 5-10 mile wind and 2-3 foot waves,  I was happy to finish .

 

My Results:

Swim: 26:06     .5k ( 545yds)

T1: 2:12

Bike: 42:35   17.3 avg.   20k

T2 :  1:07

Run : 25.58  avg pace 8:22

Total time :  1:38:18

Bayshore Half Marathon

2013 5/3 Riverbank Run Review

This year's 5/3 Riverbank Run was filled with that runner's itch that we runner's get . Training started in December , as I started to look at the month's ahead.

2013 5/3 Riverbank Run Training

This is week 15 of training for the 25k run. I am feeling very good about reaching my goal of 2:10. I will be continuing longer runs and a sprint day during the week. I think the sprints have helped. My 5k average is around 7:45 per mile. Persistence and commitment have given me the edge . I ran the Irish Jig a few days ago and had a 23:22 5k. A very exciting 7:32 / mile average. I placed 38 out of 201 runners in my age group, 45-49. I will let you guess my age . One hint, I'm not 49.

It is week 11 of my 23 week training plan for the Fifth Third River Bank 25k Run. So far things are right on track. I have some long runs planned in the next few weeks. I will post my results.