Niagara Triathlon - TriathlonSprint

Felt terrible from the get go. Started out too fast and the water was murky so I had a hard time finding someone to draft off of. But I did eventually link up with someone going my speed and found my rythm once I got around the second bouy. Just felt a little forced today, not as relaxed. But I haven't swam as much lately so what do I expect. Rounding the third bouy I hit something, either someone or the line holding the bouy in place. It hit my arm hard and it startled me. I was glad to get out of the water.

Didn't swim at all the week before and I think that left me feeling flat in the water. I felt better doing 1500m in my first race.

Took my time and chatted it up in T1. Was very glad to be out the water. I'm not sure why this year, but I like to take my time and enjoy the sites. Probably not a good idea if I'm trying to go for time. I was thinking that maybe my HR would come down a little before the bike.

Not doddle and chat about the swim conditions.

Pushed hard on the bike. I was riding the Fuji and had to prove to myself that I could make the dam think hit an average speed of 30kph. Absolutely loved the tough climb up the escarpment. Better yet, the decent was scary as anything. I let the brake go completely on the last sharp decent and just flew down the hill. It was scary cause the bike started to track right and there was nothing I could do about it to bring it back on track. At that speed I was afraid to try and turn and lose control.

Nothing. For this short course it was a good effort. More hill work in training would be good. I was out of the saddle all the way up the escarpment.

If my first transition was slow this was a vacation. I stood there with my water bottle trying to drink some to make up for the fact I hadn't taken a drink the whole bike course. Again, made chit chat with my fellow competitors, which took them back I think. They were clearly in pain and struggling.

Ah....hurry up!

Again, Slow as a snail on the run. I ran slowly at first until the 3.5K mark and then I turned it up. Felt good after the first 3.5k. Keep cool by dousing my head with water at every watering hole. I was pleased with the run even though I was slow. I was 3 minutes slower than last year but still happy with my run. I enjoyed the run and chated with a few first timers that were struggling. I think I cheered them up.

drink a little more, talk a little less.

Lay on ground and drink lots of water. Lifted head slightly to watch the sights. All in all very enjoyable.


Nothing. This was a max effort. I hadn't been training for short and fast. I've been training for long and easy.


Good day. But any PB day is a good day. Last year it took me 1:58.