Spring Sprint Triathlon - TriathlonSprint

started in back; took it easy because of congestion until first buoy. Good rhythm, right side breathing every two strokes. Took a few breaths every four strokes with my head down pulling between people. Didn't tax myself.

nothing; only swam 500yds the day before for the first time since last November. This was just a tune up race.

suit hang on chip strap; didn't tuck strap under suit prior to start. Other than that farely flawless. Ran in shoes since mount was 15 yds away; normally have shoes clipped in.

Tuck in chip. will trim the bottom a little before Encinitas. Will swim almost every day until then also.

time included transitions. Garmin had 25:32 at 21.1mph. First time on Zipp 404s; first time average over 20mph. Popped a thermolyte at the mid point; consumed about 12ozs of G2.

Ride my rode bike. Spent a lot of time on the bars due to slower riders from preceding waves on the narrow Fiesta Island course.

Quick transition. First time to rack the bike from the rear due to aero bottle. New Adidas shoes easy to get out of; slid right into the Zoots and off and running.

nothing.

Out kicked someone who started 10min ahead of me at the finish line for no good reason. Didn't drink any which is usual for me on a 5k. Obviously had a little left in the tank; should have used it on the course.

Push a little more the first lap. Didn't wear a watch but probably ran negative splits.

none


hadn't swam in 6 months.


6th out of 24 is best performance to date. This is the first race where I ranked higher on the bike split than the run. Very pleased, especially considering lack of swimming. Leg strength was stronger than last year's races.