Rocketman Tri - TriathlonSprint

Felt really good on the swim, kept my rhythm and breathing. Started off great, not too fast and kept it up all the way to the end! Could have swam longer!!!

Practice sighting, was off course a few time as I wasn't headed straight for the bouy.

Safty pins fell out and race number fell off while putting jersey on. Got into shoes easy enough.

Set up jersey inside out so it would be easier to put on. Also, get race number belt to make transition faster. Practice biking on top of shoes and slipping into them, or if not jump on bike without having to stop.

Awsome to ride on my new bike in a race!!! Felt great, would be even better with aerobars. Was pretty tired after swim so didn't hammer the entire time, tried to save a little for the run.

Train more! Get aerobars. Need to get comfortable in a specific gear and stop switching around.

While riding, tried to ride w/ feet on top of shoes, but one of my feet got caught. Had to stop at the transition and take foot out, wasted at least 20 sec or so. Other than that, transition was pretty decent.

Practice jumping off moving bike and start taking feet out of shoes earlier before transition.

CRAMPS in both calfs!!! Started right after transition, lasted for almost the first half mile. Felt like I was dying, but after water station at 1 mile, started to get into a rhythm. Another racer started running with me, which kept me from overdoing it.

Train more, especially with long runs after biking.

Stretched a little, but should have done more. Basically, went straight for the food. Calves were very tight the rest of the day.


Calf cramps after biking! Transitions.


Overall I was happy with my performance for only 2 weeks of serious training before the race. However, I would like to get better on the run after the bike as I know that I could do much better. Have to work on strenghtening my calf muscles. Good first race of the season and happy to have placed in top three of age group!!!