Finish Strong Sprint Triathlon - TriathlonSprint

long run to get back to transition through the sand. made for sandy feet.

I need to continue to improve my speed, this is my 3rd race this year and the fastest pace.

had to use a water bottle to rinse sand off my feet (planned) because I use my running shoes on the bike and don't wear socks. I have cages on the pedals.

felt good in transition. all went as planned.

felt good on the bike. there was a long run to get to the mount area about 500yds.

signs were a little different to the Olympic turn around and the dismount area.

nothing,the ride was a good one.

I don't change shoes from the bike to run, really saves a lot of time. helmet off, baseball cap on.

nothing

I felt really tired at the start of the run for about 200yds. got into a good rythem and then I felt an abductor muscel in the groin getting tight. I tried slowing down to see if the pain would go away but it didnt' it just got worse. I ended up having to stop and walk a few paces 3 different times through the rest of the run. the second walk I tried to stretch out the abductor but it didn't help.

About 500 yds from the finish I stepped wrong and tweaked my bad knee. I wasn't sure I could finish, but I kept running as best as I could.

I made it across the finish line!!

maybe more weights and lunges to work on my abductors.

I was in so much pain after crossing the finish I had to be helped over to the side where I applied ice to my knee and abductor. then I walked a little to cool down waiting on results and then awards ceremony since I placed 2nd in my age group


pulled muscle. Everything else was as planned.


I would have like something with the actual place on the winners awards. Just got a logoed beer glass.