Camp Pendleton Sprint Triathlon - TriathlonSprint

The waves were intimidating, but once I got past the breakers, i felt comfortable. I wasn't swimming fast, I didn't train in the water much, so i just wanted to feel good getting out of the water. I felt great getting out of the water.

Attack the waves more aggressively, i was scared, but they weren't that bad.

This was a good transition for me, except my shot blocks fell out of my jersey pocket while I was running, so i had to go back for them. I was glad I had a bucket of water to rinse my feet, that was a suggestion I read somewhere on BT

I dropped my water bottle and pulled off to the side to run back for it, and then after the turnaround, my chain fell off as I switched to my big ring. After getting it back on, i felt good. I passed people on every incline. The bike portion was much less difficult than I imagined.

I ate way too many shot blocks. i probably only needed a couple in such a short race, but I didn't want to bonk and as a result I started the run with a cramp.

I tried running with no socks and it went fine.

i started the run with a cramp that lasted for the majority of the run. i also had to stop at the portopotties at the top of the ramp and I had to pee for far too long. I felt strong at the end. Without cramps, i know I could've moved faster.

Celebrated with my family and friends. I have lost 60 pounds this year and i felt amazing. The last tri, i did was my first in April 2008. Now that I finished my master's degree, I'll have more time to train and I hope to do some more races next year.


i had a lot of fun on at Camp Pendleton, I'll be back, maybe for the olympic distance. this was my first sprint distance. I think i like the longer race.