Escape From Fort Desoto - TriathlonSprint

I started with the 20-29 and Clydesdales wave. The whole swim was very foggy. There was some collisions but it was not as bad as I have read about. I started the event at the back of the wave, fearing a lot of collisions. I wish I had started at the front. I spent the entire swim passing people. And, yes, colliding with them, Though, unintentionally. The entire swim was easy. I felt like I was on autopilot.

I would start at the front, or near the front of the wave. I would like to have done a run then dive into the water.

Well, I made a newbie mistake. I knew it had to happen somewhere. I got into T1, got my gear configured, had a little confusion on whether I was putting on running or cycling shoes - due to temporary euphoria from completing stage 1. I grabbed to bike, and ran the wrong direction. After a little assistance from the dude with the megaphone, I got turned around and was on my way.

Practice getting out of the water and doing T1, not just practicing T1. I want it ingrained in my head that when I get out of the pool/lake/river/bay/ocean , I am getting on the bike.

I need to drink more on the bike. Need to try to take in more nutrition on the bike. Definitely need a more aggressive race pace. I was a little disappointed in my speed.

Add a couple of bottle holders on the front of the bike so they are easier to access. Push harder, I was too worried about burning out before the run.

T2 was much better than T1. The only problem was that there were too may people trying to get into T2 at the same time, so there was somewhat of a line and a wait. I paused for a second or two to take a Gu, yanked off the cycling shoes, pulled on the running shoes, tied laces, took off helmet, and was off.

Practice, Practice, Practice for more efficiency. Take a water bottle with me.

Did not have enough water. See comments from bike. I was dead tired by the end of the run. I am used to hitting the last 1/4 mile hard on running races. Not here. By the end I had only 2 goals for the run 1-Don't walk and 2-Don't pass out.

Take a water bottle with me. Practice the run more.

Grabbed some strawberries, water, and fig newtons. Walked around and looked at the booths.


Lack of practice on the transitions. Need more running. Lack of experience.


I only wish there were two other things:
1. More bathrooms available before the race.
2. One additional water station on the run. It was freaking hot.