TriRock Annapolis - TriathlonSprint

What a difference in last year. Granted, there was a dead flat calm swim this time, as opposed to some windy chop last year. The bright sun glare off the water made me really glad for my investment in mirrored goggles. I didn't go fast, but I kept close to the pace I hoped for. I only stopped swimming once to sight, and to deal with just a bit of saltwater near ingestion. Having just done an OWS the week before, of a significantly longer distance, I had no trouble hammering away at this one. I successfully lowered my time significantly from 20:39 last year.

Well, it seems like it may finally be time to learn how to swim properly. I have a goal of sub 10 for next year.

Still somewhat long T1 for a sprint, but more than a full minute better than last year.

Not a whole lot really.

Another vast improvement over last year's 1:02:24. I got in the aero bars for descents and flats, and didn't fear passing people, since I knew they'd re-pass on the inclines. Such a change from last year.

Continue to lose weight, get aero, and hammer it out. Next year's goal: sub 40minutes.

My T2 was about the same as last year, maybe a bit longer as I paused for a drink.

Not much.

Even though this was a slow run by anyone's standards, it is actually my 5K PR! I went sub 40 once, but that course was short. This course was dead on.

go faster. Duh.

not much, just grabbed a water and went to the beer tent.


You know what BT race report form? I'm not answering this question this time. I PR'ed by 35 minutes, went from bottom 1% to bottom 12%, and PR'ed the 5K course as if it was a stand-alone. I think the question in this situation is "wow, doughboy, how did you improve so much?"

So when you're ready to ask the right question, I'll give you an answer. Otherwise just read my blog, race report form.


excellent post-race music, breakfast burrito, beer, family, fellow racers, blog readers, friendly dogs, pictures.... great experience. Ann is a great race host, the Competitor staff remember details about people from the previous year, the finish line was awesome. I'm going to sound like a fanboy, but TriRock as a series is like RunDisney - they spoil you for other events. Worth the price. And Annapolis is a stellar venue.