TRY SPORTS Battle at Buckhorn Triathlon - TriathlonSprint

The wave was small but it was still a crowded start. Stayed to the right and tried to seperate from the pack. After maybe 200 yards, I kept noticing one guy wearing a red top who was always close. For the rest of the swim I don't think we were ever more than 20 feet apart. Ended up 6 seconds back coming out of the water. This was an ok swim for me but I still have so much work to do to improve mmy swim.

More time in the pool....consider lessons....increase upper body strenght and endurance.

Very good transition for me. In years past my transitions were usually 30 seconds longer. Both here and Lake Kristi I've been consistenly just under a minute. I'm happy. I beat Red out of T1 and wouldn't see him again....for a while, anyway.

Not much right now, happy with the transition.

Good bike for me. I decided I was going to push hard and not worry about the run (well, until I was actually running). It was a good course, fun to ride. I lived in Wilson for 9 years but hadn't ridden on many of those roads. They put together a nice course.

Need more time in the saddle if I want to go faster. I know I can go faster but I'm happy with where I am given what I've put into it so far this year.

Still need to sit down to put my running shoes on. Just too wobbly getting off the bike to put running shoes on while standing. I tried it this time but almost fell over .... faster for me to just sit down.

Not much, happy with T2.

I continue to be disappointed with my run this year. Not sure where my speed went. I should be running in the upper 7s per mile, not mid 8s. I tried to push myself but threw up in my mouth twice (nasty effing Hammer Gel). I liked the course since you could see people several times...but that is the only nice thing about an out and back (twice) course. I struggled and ended up being passed by Red. He ended up beating me to the finish by 20 seconds. He went by and I tried to hang but just didn't have it.

Need to inject more speedwork into my training regimine. Maybe do a few more bricks...might have to consult a coach. I'm ranking this below average because it's much worse than I want to run....but it's all that I have right now.

Very nice to see so many friends that I haven't seen since I moved. Didn't stretch like I should have because I was too busy talking. Fun post race for me.


Current level of fitness....but overall, I'm happy. Great time on the bike.


Great inagural event!! Hope it grows bigger in the next few years.