Kensington Triathlon Series 2 - TriathlonSprint

I let myself loose focus.
I was winning the whole swim by a few body lengths. But then I lost sight of the direction and went off course after rounding the first buoy. I had to work my way up from third to second, and I could never catch up to the lead again. Worst, when I got on the beach, my legs fell apart and I got passed handily by the guy I'd just passed (and who went on to win the whole race) on the run to the 1st pad so I lost what I'd worked for in an instant.

I need to keep my cool under pressure.

I had to slow down because I couldn't get my wetsuit unzipped! That sucker got stuck and I was left fidgeting around in the Transition area. At least I got my bike out quick and didn't mess up the mounting badly.
Regardless, somehow I had the 7th fastest T1 time (tied with 2 others).
My HR shoots up to 190 when I transition, but it is only in the 150's when I swim. I'm not sure what to do about that either.
Max HR: 190


I have no idea.

I really am proud of my bike effort. I made sure to do my best, and I think I did.

The only thing to prep more would be interval training on hills.

I had a pretty good T2, even though it ranked 20th overall! I felt much faster. I did totally go to a stop to put my shoes on, which was more due to exhaustion. At least I made more errors and had my head on about me.

Not much other than hurry up!

I train on trails mostly, and those have small up and downs and require a lot of technical running, which I prefer. This run really took a lot out of me.

The last quarter mile or so near the water on the grass was a real bright spot. I got passed by two younger runners on that last stretch, but I also pushed my own pace at the end. It was easy to go hard there.

Interval training.

Chatting with friends and two massages and a light shower.


My lack of sleep the week before, and the stress that last Saturday night.


I'll definitely do this race again!