Cooper Summer Sprint Triathlon at Craig Ranch - TriathlonSprint

Stupid me, didn't give Kelly my swim time when I registered so they gave me number 496 LOL I've swam 350 in 6:40 during training so after talking to a few people in line, I slipped into the "1-100" number group. Had to stop and kinda wait for people to push off the wall at an angle to get under the rope. I just held my breath, swam under the rope at an angle when I had the opportunity in order to get a good straight push off the wall.

Well I think I should have passed the swimmer in front of me a LOT sooner than I did.

Wobbly, balancing on one foot standing to get my socks on. Put my helmet on and forgot to buckle the chinstrap. Realized this at the mount line. Stupid mistake. Fumbled a bit and slipped trying to clip in-almost smashed my shin on the pedal but glad I didn't. Overall-I need to work on getting going faster and remember to clip my helmet strap ASAP.

Got going pretty good...sucked an Accel Gel down real quick and sipped on some water and did a powerade mouth-flush-spit a few times which really helped with that stupid after-taste.

Got stuck behind a few people coasting on their pedals really early before the turns. I had to call out "Left" maybe 3 times but overall a nice ride. Got passed by 2 or 3 guys on 35,000 dollar bikes lol. Very Jealous!!!!

Got really confused when I approached my second lap. They had 2 lanes marked off one guiy holding a sign saying "1st lap" straight but i thought to myself, I'm on the 2ND lap right now so wtf where do I go? straight or right? Hit both of my brakes really hard-locked up the real wheel, then sprinted straight forward after a bunch of nonsense. I was kinda pissed but stepped up my pace on the second lap to try to overcome my epic failure at that point.

Easy Transition. I unbuckled my shoes while cruising into the T2 and slipped right out after unclipping to get into my running sneakers.

Nothing much I think I did pretty good.

First 1/2 mile of the run I was dragging-ass. I just wanted to stop and let my legs un-burn themselves and then continue on but I would have kicked myself if I would have stopped so I just went ahead and ran the whole stupid sun blazing hilly thing LOL. Thought about my running form on several occasions like leaning forward just a bit and not swaying my upper torso side to side too crazy...worked on deep breathing and rythm. Overall, I'm happy with my run. Maybe I can go faster next time.

Had a bananna, pancakes, 2 cups of coffee because I'm a coffee addict, and walked around aimlessly for like 3 hours waiting for the transition to open LOL.


Myself Der!!


Parking was kinda crappy-They could have at least mowed down the 4 foot tall grass but I had a nice spot by the fence up front.

The Facilities were absolutely amazing. I took advantage of their 1 month free membership prior to the tri. A++!!

Can't seem to reiterate how amazing all of the facilities were...showers, towels, soap, lotions, water and lockers all available inside the facility. Bathroom poolside, and about 8 port-a-potties in the transition area.

I will DEFINITLY register again for this wonderful triathalon. I hope they schedule another this fall like Kelly said in the email!!! Please do another one!!!!!!!!!!