Lums Pond Triathlon - TriathlonSprint

The water was insanely hot. It made it difficult to breathe and every time I went through a cold spot I just wanted to stay in it. The water also stunk like poop and tasted terrible. Overall, I'd say it was a slightly above average swim but nothing fantastic.

I need to kick less in races. I tire my legs out too much when I race but when I train I use my arms more. Gotta focus on the arms.

I got too tired in the swim and couldn't run into transition. Took 1 electrolyte pill to help with hydration and went on my way.

Nothing. I think the transition went very smoothly.

I wish the course had a few more hills--since I'm used to hill riding I can completely rock it and pass people :) There was a lot of clumping and it was really difficult not to draft. I spent more time worrying about getting a drafting penalty than focusing on the riding. I also enjoy the hillier rides b/c I tend to take a drink when coasting and coasting on a flat just loses speed.

Not too much, drink more and use more than 1 gu packet for the run.

this was quite slow for me, but I couldn't find where to re-rack my bike so it added some time. I also took another electrolyte pill since it was getting wicked hot & humid out.

pay attention to my rack location coming from both directions and dont chug water before the run.

this was brutal. I hated the first/last bit on the grass--I kept slipping and nearly twisted my ankle a few times from stepping in a hole. it also made it really difficult to get going when running on the soft grass. It was also getting insanely humid and hot out at this point and I just couldnt get going. my legs were like lead and I felt like I was going to vomit. I got a cramp in the middle of my stomach about half a mile in and it didnt go away until nearly the end.

No caffinated gu during a race. They dont bother me in training but this is the 2nd time I've used one in a race and its the 2nd time I've had cramping during the run. also, don't be afraid to go all out and try a little harder and dont be so defeated.

walking around, rinsed off with the hoses, had some water & gatorade & a banana. felt really ill for about 20 minutes but after sitting in the shade for a little while I felt better.


running and the humidity. I was not prepared for this kind of climate.


This race was a disappointment to me. Based on my past times and last year's results I thought I had a chance to make top 5 in my AG. But no, I didn't even make top 10 or top half. I wasn't set mentally b/c of the loooong time it took to get into the park and then issues with the CO2 thing not working right plus the super hot conditions all-around. The course was easy, but it still got to me. I'm very disappointed with this. And I really need to do something about my running. Its getting super depressing that I could do so much better if I could only run faster.