Stumpy Creek Olympic Triathlon - TriathlonOlympic

I was definitely ready for this swim. Between the OWS practice at Lake Norman and the weekly masters, this was a lot of fun. Don't believe I could have gone any faster. That will have to come with picking up my pace in my morning swims. I was so comfortable with the swim, I was breathing on a 7 stroke count for some time.

When I made the final left turn, I got bunched up with others and swallowed a fair amount of water. Nothing to slow me down, just a little uncomfortable for a few seconds.

Would not have done anything different for the race.

Did okay. Didn't do anything spectacular with this, something I should really start practicing though.

Since I'm still getting "killed" in this, I'd should start practicing with my shoes already clipped in at the start. I'll have to check with M.

The Infinite was a big player in all three events. NEVER did I feel tired in any of the events, with the exception towards the end of the run.

Not take the second water bottle. The aero bottle had what I needed for 24 miles and just sipped it the entire ride.

Not sure. But I know I may have taken a few seconds with changing my Garmin from Bike to Run mode. Not sure if it would have made a difference, but didn't want to take any chances. REALLY wanted the results.
Thought my legs would have been "heavy" after pushing it on the bike course, but according to my results the first run mile was my better time.

Used Blister Shield again in this race and will continue to do so. Had placed it in my bike and running shoes the night before and brought a second towel and sprinkled it on my towel.

Need to start running more at Skybrook. Moss Creek has some elevation, but nothing like Skybrook and with it being right next to Nomad, I really don't have an excuse.

Improving, but not where I use to be before foot injury. But if I'm breaking 10 minute miles on this 10K, I'm getting there.
Nothing really eventful on the run. Never really felt thirsty and only hit tow of the water stations for water, didn't drink much. Mouth wasn't dry, just wanted to make sure I was replacing fluids.

Train on hills.
Get to the event earlier to warm up on swim bike and run.

After I finished the run, I could tell I had pushed my limits because I was a bit dizzy afterward and had a little trouble focusing on the ground. Walked around for a few minutes, drank water, but then HAD to sit down because I just felt I might black out. Laid on the ground for a few minutes and started to feel better. Got a massage on my right leg hamstring and they did a great job. The day after it feels better and was told it was bruised most likely from the hill work.


Nothing, other than my right hamstring did "act up" on the bike course and felt it a little on the run.


Setup Events did a great job as usual. Everyone warned me that it's a little risky going to a new event, but I'm glad I did. Mostly because it forced me out of my comfort zone. Not sure if I will do this event next year yet, but will definitely consider Over the Mountain and look for another International. With my foot healed now I might make next year's scheduled a little more aggressive. We'll see.