Tri Ridgefield - TriathlonSprint

Good sighting, although I did have to de-fog my goggles once after the first turn buoy to see where I was going. Luckily this is not a huge race and the waves were pretty small so I did not run over too many people. Time was 17 seconds faster than last year.

Not much other than check my goggles the day before the race to make sure they didn't boil in the heat!

My transition was not so great. Suit/cap off and wetsuit off my top was fine, but it got stuck a bit around my timing chip, Then I fumbled not once, but twice trying to get my darn cycle shoes on. Lost maybe 5 seconds (which would have put me under 1:09 :(
Oh, running past the port-a-potties was not too pleasant.

Be less clumsy, practice my transitions more

I actually thought I was going a lot slower than this -so was really pleased when I saw my splits :) I think this is because the gal that won passed me like I was standing still and I know she went about 4 min slower on the bike than me last year. Found out after the race that it was her second time on a bike at last years race (what a difference a year can make!).
My legs were tight coming out of the swim and it was chilly out -felt a bit uncomfortable for the first few miles, but then got into a better groove. I almost ate it on the really tight corner and had to slow down a bit going into the downhill. In hindsight I think I could have pushed a little harder, but I can't complain...it was 1:35 faster than last year.

Not much, maybe push a bit harder.

I decided to keep my bike shoes on for the end of the ride in part because the finish is a bit technical. While it was not the fastest T2, I don't think I lost much time because of it. Fumbled with my socks a little.

Not much

PB 5K :)
Run felt in control pretty much the whole time, felt comfortable and strong, I think I should have pushed a little more but got an awful stitch for the last mile that I had to push through. I think the stitch was actually the beginning of some gastro issues (I know, TMI) but I have been feeling kinda icky all afternoon :(

Not much

Walked around, assisted stretching


my tummy, my bad T1.


I went into this race hoping for a 10:30, 35:30 and 23:00 splits (plus 2:30 for transitions) so was really pleased with the result. I also had a "shoot the moon" goal of 1:09 (hey-1:09.02 isn't too far off). PB sprint time by over 3 min :)