Clear Lake International Triathalon - TriathlonSprint

Entrance to the swim was very poor. I was in the back of my wave and the gun went off when I was still trying to climb over rocks that were below the surface in about knee deep water. Tried to swim out but the rocks cut my chest. Once I got swimming it was pretty congested with a lot of contact but I settled into a good pace and was very pleased with my time. Even with the difficult start and the longer distance my pace improved from 2:42 splits to 2:17 minute splits from my first race 2 weeks ago.

Get in the water earlier.

I had a far run to my rack, but over all was just a slow T1. Tried to take my time and not make any mistakes.

Move faster

I'm slowly learning how to pace myself better, and knowing the route definitely was a benefit.At times I was around several bikes and had to slow down a bit after being passed to drop back, but overall I was very pleased with the bike. I was able to increase from 19.2 mph to 21.24 from last race just by better pacing myself. I also felt like I had extra in the tank when I got off the bike.

Nothing, but wish all intersections were manned by police or at least volunteers. Had to slow down at several to look for traffic.

Had another long run to my rack, but what else to say except T2 was slow.

Move faster

The run started off rough. My calves were tight, I had a 2 inch slice on my left foot from the swim, and I did a lot of home improvements during the week and legs were fatigued. The run slowly came to me. Once again my splits improved from 10:34 to 10:12 from my previous race so I am seeing progress. The highlight of the run was the fact that it was an out and back so I was able to see Fatty, Keri, Merry, and Craig all on the course.

Nothing,

Ate some pizza, oranges, and drank lots of water. Enjoyed seeing all the BTers out there.


My legs being sore and tight from the 2 days of home improvements leading up to the race, and the 2 inch gash on the bottom of my left foot from the rocks in the swim entrance.


I was disappointed in the swim entrance. The entrance was so difficult with the rocks that the entire group wasn't ready when the gun went off. I currently have cuts on my hands, arm, both knees, thighs, and feet. Also not all intersections were manned.