Welland Triathlon - Give-It-A-Tri - TriathlonMini Sprint

I was actually starting to smile while still swimming. Had to close my mouth. Such a vast difference from previous race.

Nothing. Continue to train the swim more often to increase my open water time to meet my lap times.

Smooth. No wet suit to take off. NO socks to put on.

Nothing.

Was going as fast as my little legs and Hybrid mountain bike could carry me.

Nothing I could do unless I had $2000+ to compete with the other racers in my category..lol

Had one racer in front just at bike dismount. Didn't want to pass him so I slowed down until we left transition on the run and then passed him. Maybe could of gone faster but I didn't make any enemies either...;)

Nothing

Was running alone until 1/2 way then I caught up and passed one competitor. Sailed the rest of the way and posted a PB run.

I tried pushing the pace early to settle into the groove but I think I could of pushed a little harder.

Light stretching.


I swam just to be comfortable. After the disaster I had the previous race I wanted to finish the swim and still want to race...lol.
With such a flat course the obvious difference in bike tech was overwhelming. I rode a blazing fast 28.8k (for me)and I was 9th in my category. The guy who finished just ahead of me was 2.5kph faster and resulted in 2:13 quicker.


I received a third place finish medal in my age category (40-44). Also won a Timex Ironman wrist watch as a door prize. Had a great day and felt fantastic about my race.