My triathlon season started off on a low note this past weekend in Dallas, TX. I was really excited to get back into racing, and eager to see where I was at after some solid weeks of training. After having a knee injury from October- January of this year, and finding out I had mono right after that, I was just happy to be training consistently again, and feeling like myself!
Unfortunately, I had to pull out of the race towards the end of the bike due to heat. I stopped sweating, couldn't get any fluids down, and then started throwing up all the fluids I had consumed earlier in the day. After 4 IV bags at the hospital, I went back to the hotel and spent the rest of the night in bed. It was a really tough day, and I think a lot of athletes experienced challenges from the weather conditions. Congratulations to all those that were able to get across the line. I was really bummed about my first DNF ever in my triathlon career, but realize that this is part of racing and I will have many more races to compete at.
I leave for Taiwan in a couple of weeks and am really excited to race again! It will be hot there, so I am planning accordingly and trying to get my body ready for the challenge.
Stay hydrated!
Jessica
