Cedars of Lebanon Triathlon - TriathlonSprint

Fudged my estimated swim time to get a better starting position (as everyone seems to do). Started 27th. Only got passed at 200 and then by a group of 3 at 250.

Nothing...maybe catch a draft when I got passed?

I flew! 2nd fastest T1 in the race. I sprinted from the pool to the bike and sprinted out of transition with my bike. I do nothing in T1 other than put on my helmet.

Not a thing!

Exited transition somewhere in the 20s (place wise). By the time I was in my shoes I was probably 5 places up. By mile 3 I'd passed the guy who started #1. By mile 8 I passed the guy riding in 2nd place. The rest of the way I slowly reeled in the guy running #1. On long straights I could see the lead vehicle with the flashing lights.
I didn't push too hard, but thought it would be great to lead in to T2. With 1/2 left on the bike I was right there reading his jersey and he looked under his arm and saw me. He put the pedal down and pulled away while I got my feet out of my shoes and eased up to prepare for T2.

Nothing

Began to turn down the wrong row and had to spend about 2 seconds looking for my bearings. Otherwise T2 was fine. Fumbled once with my left shoe, but much better than my usual T2 fumbling.

Turn down the right row!!!

Run felt pretty good. Didn't struggle with anything but my effort.
I came out of T2 maybe 30 seconds behind 1st? Was reeling him in the whole time...especially on the downhills. In fact, that may have been the only time I was gaining.

Nothing. I paced the run well.

walked it off.


Just my ability


Never finished on the overall podium before!