Dextro Energy Triathlon - TriathlonSprint

First ever swim in any wetsuit. They cancelled swim practice the day before due to thunderstorms. I felt good in the wet suit although my arms were heavy and hurting by the end. I wondered if the wetsuit was too tight. Also a little miffed that I ripped my wetsuit in two places getting it on.

I hung back at the start but I shouldn't have. I ended up passing most of my group in the first 200m. My goggles fogged up immediately and sighting was difficult. I had to stop twice and take my goggles off just to figure out where the buoy was.

Obviously I have room to improve here. I should start at front because I swim better than most and I need to make sure my goggles do not fog.

Getting wetsuit off wasn't too bad. I think I was doing ok until I had to mount my bike. I just stood there for a second saying how do I do this again? It took forever to get into my shoes and 6 people passed me while I did this.

Practice mount my bike and get triathlon cycling shoes.

I did well on the bike. I tried very hard to pace myself so I wouldn't collapse on the run. My heart rate was initially up around 174 and I knew there was no way I could maintain that.

Other than getting on the bike faster, not much.

Did well with this transition. I think I can do all of the above a little faster but overall this was pretty smooth.

My legs felt 100% better out of transition than they usually do. I don't know if this is because of the new bike or new shoes, neither or both. First mile was still a little rough. My stride stayed short and I tried to keep the pace up. After this though my legs felt good and it was mainly my cardiovascular fitness that was holding me up.

Nothing. Just need to get in better shape to improve here.

Water, banana, some bagel, walked around alot.


Goggles foggy, poor bike mount, windy conditions.


Watching the pros after the race was great and I hope they do this again next year.