Run 2 miles(mostly trail) - Bike 10.5 miles(wind is a factor - 3 loops) - Run 2 miles(mostly trail).
It was freezing. High 40's, low 50's. The wind was bad. The wind was gusting up to 44 MPH. Lee and the kids ended up coming with me. Jeremy had on his winter jacket. Jessie 2 small jackets. Lee no jacket. The trail running went ok. The bike was gruelling. There were times that I was, along with everyone else, fighting the wind.
Before the race started, the race director gave us a speech about how there is a dangerous turn and that trere is a sign warning us of it and that we should slow down and NOT pedal. Well, let me tell you, I figured that if I would stop pedalling, then I would not be able to start again. The third time through the loop, this stupid goose gets in my way and refuses to move. I am screaming at him to move and nada. Finally, I had to swerve not to hit him.