31 May 10: Taking Care of Business
Posted on 31. May, 2010 by hillarybiscay in Blog | 17 Comments
The Ironman Lanzarote-Brasil double is now complete. Yesterday was a super fun day and my body cooperated enough to enable me to take care of business, or get that darn kona-qualifying slot!! This meant I had to finish in the top 4 (The first two girls already had their slots based on their top 10 overall finishes in Kona last year) and within 5% of the winning time; I knew that bit would be no small task given that our field included the #4 and #9 women in the world. So while I reallllly wanted a podium finish, I am pleased to have this done and to have ridden my bike more like the way I´ve been doing in training. The swim and the run were another story, but that´s the fun of this sport isn´t it?! I will post a full race report soon , but in the meantime, here is the day according to the Happy Snapper….
Transition area yesterday morning (that´s Amanda) . . . It had been raining on and off for a couple of days, so they covered our bikes for us–very nice! I managed to use up all of of my bad luck before the race when I found my tire flat upon arriving at my bike. Lots of emergency tire-changing, re-gluing, and locating of a replacement-spare threw off the pre-race schedule but it all got done!
It was just getting light before the swim start . . .
We got more rain during the run . . .
I spent the whole ride in third place and ran in third until 22kms when my friend and one of my fave old training partners, Donna, caught me. I figured I would try to go with her for as long as I could . . .
It ended up being 20 kilometers together–and as you can see, we picked up some passengers along the way! (We also got passed by one woman, so we were running in 4th and 5th.)
This ended in a sprint finish; I was 4th and Donna was 5th. I was very grateful to her for keeping me focused for the last half marathon!
Congrats all around with Dede, defending champ and #2 yesterday. She is a stud. I want to be fast like her when I grow up.
Breaking it down with Amanda post-race . . . Being upright required propping myself up with my arms.
Reunited with my super support staff post-race. He is a gem not only for that but because apparently he loves me when I am filthy and have matted ironman hair too!
17 Responses to “31 May 10: Taking Care of Business”
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Hillary’s Time in Madison, WI
Great pictures- and awesome job getting that spot! Just wanted to let you know you are looking so fit!!!!! Congratulations on your amazing double!
Nice work Hillary! Andy and I think you did awesome. See you in Kona!
You guys are the cutest!
Great Job Hillary! I was thinking of you all day! You are my hero.
Well done!!! Love your pics!
xx Lu
Gemini
Congrats on a great race! A superb finish ……..cannot believe that you had any gas left in the tank after Lanzarote for a sprint finish??? Hopefully you can relax in Floripa and enjoy the Brasilian hospitality.
Again congrats and happy early birthday!
PT
CONGRATES!!! You did so awesome! Great to watch. Me and BS are really happy for you. Great pics here! Hi to Amanda and huge congrates to Luke too!
Congrats Hillary!!! I’m so glad things came together and you got your Kona Slot!!!!! You’re an awesome example of a phenom athlete!
Cheers!
Congrats Hillary! Awesome pics!!! and so happy that both you and Donna clinched well deserved kona spots. and a week after another ironman… studette material indeed
Hugs
Whooo hoooo for Kona slots for both of you! Way to get that work done.
Looking back to 2008, I think that scheduling doubles works really well for you. Looking forward to Wisconsin and Kona, that can work as really super scheduling also. Any way, no one could be more pleased with your effort yesterday. Keep it up and make this your greatest year. Love you.
ps. Don’t knock your really great swim.
you rock! amazing back to back racing! see ya in Oct
Wahoo Hillary!!! In virtual spectating style, I was glued to the coverage yesterday – the track workouts paid off
So very pleased for you.
Hillary! I love that you always share a brief update of your races, but then I’m also always dying for the real race report!! It’s like a teaser.
You are such a stud, I’m glad your body finally did what you wanted it to. AND…the bottom picture is pretty much the cutest thing ever.
love love love this, so happy for you, that last picture is worth a million words, what a smile!
Congratulations!!!! I always enjoy reading your updates.
I love your blog!!! Every Monday, first thing I do is read your postings. I’m actually addicted. Awesome race you had and congrat’s on getting the Kona slot. You and the GCM make an addorable couple.
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