Atlantic City Sprint Triathlon - TriathlonSprint

First race in the wet suit, I did practice several open waters with the wet suit. Rhythm and breathing were 10x better then my first race, free style stroke for the entire swim with 30 to 40 stroke counts before stopping and checking position. felt very comfortable and relaxed. Some bumping and dunking and grabbing but its all good. Some "Chop" due to the strong wind blowing at us at start, had to breath on left side at cross over of the swim as waves were coming across right side.

maybe swim a little harder, but overall loved my performance.

looking at the transitions times you would think we were all lolly gagging, not the case I thought I had a decent T1 time, but the long rocky rough terrain run from water to rack, then almost a quarter mile run from rack to mounting area with bike was much to great a distance in my opinion, but I also understand the logistics and safety issues. Decided to go "sockless" for both bike and run, excellent decision!
T1 time overall placed 150 / 501

run faster, need to start practicing clipping in bike shoes and giving that a try to save some time. I used "Pam" non stick spray on legs and shoulders and it was very helpful in removing the wet suit.

I really pushed myself on the bike, felt very strong Averaged 22.5 mph. Strong headwind on the way out. With this wind getting to the leeward side was very important (which isn't drafting). Loved riding with the fast paced bikes, some of these guys absolutely flat out FLY! 2 or 3 I could only pace with for several hundred yards.

might look into purchasing Tri Bars for a more relaxed position, though most of the course I was on the lower bars in an aerodynamic position staying out of the wind as best as possible.

T2 was a difficult long run after dismount. Calves started cramping badly trying to run in bike cleats (cleats put foot in an awkward position). Felt like I racked and changed to sneakers quickly but my T2 time was very average.
3:39 Overall 245

maybe try leaving shoes clipped into pedals. but it was such a long run and rought terrain back to rack I didn't want to hurt bottom of feet before running.

Started off the run telling myself to relax and get the legs in running mode. I think I held back a little to much. Mid run felt good again I may have been saving to much for the finish. as I hit the final up hill down hill over the last bridge my calf locked up badly, ran through it but was hopple for at least 2 minutes. I think if I had kept a better cadence and been more aggressive this wouldn't have happened. I always run a 26:30 5k and really wanted to meet or beat that average time, but the calf issue didn't help.

be a little more aggressive on the run hydrate better, though I hate drinking and choking the water down as I run.

Crossed the finish line and went straight to the garbage can and threw up and it felt GREAT!!!(I really did) :)
Water banana grapes watermelon




holding back to much instead of getting up to pace quicker, lengthen my stride which should quicken my pace.


Fantastic Event well run, great location. Staff and Volunteers were very good. The Seafood Festival that followed made this event even better.
I was so surprised I made the PODIUM in my second Triathlon and Super Psyched!!!! I HIGHLY recommend this race for next year.
DELMO Sports ran a great event, love the swag, really nice shirt with packets and finisher medals at the end. I like that they podium places 1 -5 for each division and the medals are awesome. Very nice ceremony on the stage of the Seafood Festival.