Clear Lake International Triathalon - TriathlonSprint

Strong start in freestyle with a lot of contact during strokes. This was expected. Very poor underwater visability making drafting, well... follow the bubbles!

Start at the front of the wave and pour on the speed a little more. I felt very strong going into T1.

This is too funny to keep to myself! Yes, I watched the setting up the transition area video here on this site - great tips, by the way! I did the rubber band the bike shoes to the bike trick and everything was going to plan just as in the video. I had a great transition time in and out, running with my bike, and the jump mount was flawless! Just remember one thing when setting up transition, make sure the correct shoe is clipped on the correct pedal! Yes, I had a good laugh too.

Double check everything before leaving the transition area. What is the saying... measure twice, cut once!

Smooth pace all the way through the bike course. Two water bottles were empty arriving back to T2. I passed a few people, and was passed by a few people. Very fast people!

Push myself a little harder. I felt very strong still going into T2, and the run.

Almost three minutes? How did that happen?

Practice more!

I was right on my training pace, 10 minute mile.

Pick up the pace man! You are in the race, right?

None! I know, I know.


Since this was my first triathlon ever I was worried about burning out too fast, so I held back to make sure I had something left in the tank for the finish. After finishing I honestly thought i could have done the whole race all over again. I felt fantastic!


My ratings may be different than yours only because I have never had an experience like this in my life, so I judged this race as AWESOME!