Tri for Joe at Coney Island - TriathlonSprint

I made a point of starting out pretty easy, I started in the front row, but there were only 20-30 people in my wave. I was able to draft for the first 100-150 yards, then the one person I was drafting off slowed down too much.

Got to the first turn and felt pretty great about the turn. Next turn was a little harder, since it was left not right. People were bunched up there, so that made it harder to get through smoothly. Another 50 yards and another right turn again bodies blocking the turn, people from the previous wave being overtaken.

Nice straight away and some clear water, a bunch of folks walking along this part, since it was like 1.5 foot deep. I was holding a pretty good pace, was feeling pretty relaxed and good. Next turn a sharp right, this time a couple people, but not too bad. A quick short section then another left turn, and 50 yards back to the start area.

By the time I hit this section there was another wave in the water, I was passing them and it was crowded again for the turns.

I started feeling just a little tired toward the 550-600 mark, but just kept pulling and digging. Made the last turn and headed down the straight away. Got out and started pulling my swim cap and googles off, pulled half the wetsuit off and jogged with it around my waist.

I dropped only 2:43 off the race time from last year.

Maybe go just a little harder. I sespect the one guy cut a lap, but I can't prove it. (This is based on his overall performance for the rest of the tri. He swam the swim fastest in the AG, yet was last in both biking AND running.)

THey moved the line from near the bike area to right out of the water, at least I think that must explain why the time was that much. I was 5th fastest in this transition, so I am not complaining.

I had set up with my shoes and towel one place, then had to reach way around to get everything. I had to duck under the rack to get my helmet and glasses. When I came into the area, there were 5-6 people working on getting changed, I know I beat everyone of them out of transition.

I left the socks off for the ride, grabbed everyting else and headed out.

I dropped 1:19 off the transition time from last year.

Change how I set everything up. Run in to the far side and grab stuff from the front, not the back.

I know I did not average 20+ MPH on this ride, the distance was closer to 17.4, maybe 17.5.

I was not passed by very many on the bike, but passed a LOT of duathletes.

Roads were pretty smooth in some areas and very rough in others. I tried to keep a good cadence going, and keep moving without much problem. I felt good for the whole ride, I didn't even notice the chill. The new position felt pretty good, although I have been feeling it a little in the back late Sunday and some Monday.

I still was able to drop 4+ minutes off my time from last year.

Ride more and work on building speed.

I pulled my right foot out while moving, but the left one I didn't get pulled out until I stopped. Ran barefoot to the rack and racked the bike, sat down got socks on and shoes.

Grabbed a quick drink and headed out.

Ran 1/10th of a mile only to realise I had not grabbed my race belt.... turned around and got it. DOH

Overall I dropped 3 seconds off last years time.

Maybe not forget my race belt. That would have saved me some time.

Man this is the area that is killing me. I can run faster, but it sure doesn't seem like it off the bike. Sure I was tired, but I didn't think I was that tired.

I just ran the best I could. I kept passing one guy, but he passed me at one point and I didnt catch him again.

Here I dropped 5:03 from last years time. Which is great!

Run faster, run more bricks

Walked around saw my kids, ate 2 half bananas drank some water.


Running. I can run faster, but I am just wipped at the run portion.


They have plenty to do for the family. They have a 5K race and a kids fun race. It is a fun event.