Subaru Banff Triathlon - Sprint Course - Triathlon

Cold! Could not breathe, so asked for 'help' twice, to hold on to the kayak. First time, after 50m. Second time, after 150m, inhaled some water and felt like I was about to pass out. Reverted to the back stroke for a bit then to front crawl, then again to back stroke. After buoy #3 out of 5 finally could do the front crawl as I did not feel my face anymore and was happy to see the finish in sight. Was breathing every 2nd stroke.

Hard to say. "Do not swim" in the cold water sounds like the best option. I do not handle cold water well. I did wear a neoprene hat, gloves, booties and ear plugs. Perhaps, keep my face in that cold water for longer before the start.

Frozen. Had troubles with the zipper on a jacket. Could not think straight. Started to shiver badly. I am glad I did not pass out.

Took about 5km to get into it.

Go faster on the downs.

Hard to run in bike shoes after the dismount. One day I will learn how to leave my bike shoes in the clips and will run barefooted.

Left foot neuroma was sore. Overall I was low on energy out after the swim. Cold feet too.

Yay! Finally, my feet are warm.


Cold water.


Happy to be done. Disappointed in reacting so poorly to the cold water. Thought of quiting after the first 100m.