Blackland Triathlon - TriathlonSprint

The start of the pool was kinda crazy waiting in line -- the numbers on our arms was supposed to be the order you went in the pool, but apparently that went to the wayside after about 30 mins because it became a free for all and log jam of a line with no order at all.

Jumped into the pool feet first and started swimming! I was doing fine until I felt a sharp pain in my neck one time while breathing, like a crick in my neck -- it was weird and hurt for a length of the pool, but then it went away and I didn't notice it anymore.

Put a shorter swim time down when I register for a pool swim tri! Too many people guess at what they swim and I don't want to be waiting for 1.5 hours to get in the pool. By the time I get to the bike there are lots of people already finished with the race -- I think if I can get on the bike course faster I will be pushed a little harder rather than being out there almost by myself.

Could be a bit faster in T1. Took a little while to get my socks and shirt on.

Maybe wear a tri top and practice riding my bike without socks. I know it won't help my overall time that much, but maybe it will pay off down the road.

I didn't have my Garmin set up and forgot my bike computer, so I never knew how fast I was going at any time which was a bit frustrating. Almost all of the bikes on the course by the time I got out there were mountain bikes, which was nice passing lots of people, but nothing to help me figure out how fast I was going.

I only had one water bottle filled with water. I should have had some type of electrolyte drink as I was sweating profusely and towards the end of the bike was not feeling that great.

I slowly jogged my bike to T2. Unbuckled my shoes, took my helmet off, sat down and threw my shoes and hat on and took off. Ooops -- I forgot my race belt on the ground.

Put my race number on! My number was written just above both knees so my # was still easily seen. Have an orange or something ready -- I felt really dehydrated while running out of T2 and hoping there was water somewhere soon.

It was hot! I jogged at about a 10 min pace for the first 3/4 mile and was starting to feel horrible. I ended up walking for the most part the remainder of the race. I SLOWLY jogged - a fast walker could have passed me - the last 1/2 mile to finish.

Run more beforehand. Make sure I was better hydrated before running.

Drank two bottles of vitamin water and walked around for awhile. They had post-race burgers, but I dont' think I could have eaten anything if I wanted to yet.


(1) Having 7 people stay the weekend with me before the race to go to a college football game -- and drank too much the two days before! I was probably dehydrated before the race started.

(2) lack of quality run training.


I've only raced two races, so not much to compare to. It was a little more chaotic to start the swim than the other pool swim tri I did. The finish wasn't as good as my first tri -- but then again I can only compare the two I've done.

The finish looked like it was a bit more happening earlier on -- since I was in the last wave to start I may have missed some stuff by the time I finished.

The youth tri was great -- I would definitely recommend the youth tri for the youngsters!