PIA Triathlon - Triathlon

After 150 yrds or so, got in some traffic, breathing got labored and was never the same. Got into breast stroke but felt like I had no pull, some side stroke and floating on my back added to the frustration.

In this warm water there was no need for a wet suit. It definitely did not help make me any faster. I did not practice with it. So there was at least two mistakes, One I would not use the wet suit again if the water is warm enough. I am a good enough swimmer. Two would be practice with the wet suite as the tightness hurt my breathing and as a full suit made me work harder and loose feal for the water.

Wet suite might have slowed me down some but it was a decent transition considering. I put my shoes on in transition

Practice clipping in as this slowed me down some trying to get up the first hill right outside transition.

Again had some nice back and forth with a few riders and passed a number of people. The ride started out a bit rough as my breathing was still recovering from the swim but once I focussed on a nice even cadence and steady effort, then things went pretty well. Took a nice bite of powerbar at mile 5-6 and kept motoring.

Other than more specific training, not much.

Slowed down here a bit as I put socks on but was not expecting any run PR so I took a little extra time.

Focus a bit more, have zip laces, and get back on the course.

Lots of walking which has been my theme lately. Did finish the last 1/2 strong, worked to catch this on lady with a NYC runner shirt as she looked labored but was not going to let me pass. A fun finish.

Need more run miles each week

Grabbed some water, shook some hands, changed, eat a bannana and bagel, packed up and went home. Felt pretty strong and was not until later in the afternoon that I felt a bit tired.


My frustration on the swim affected a lot but looking at the results I think it shows a much more well rounded athlete who just needs a better base.


This is the third year in this event. It is a challenge in a nice distance, close to home in a great setting.