Turtleman Triathlon - TriathlonOlympic

Because of bad weather, we had a kiddie swim. We basically ran out the starting chute, along the shore and then back out the finish. Life guards lined the whole way just in case we fell. it was quite mushy, so that could have happened. I was very disappointed since I rented a wetsuit for the race. I also had been getting pretty good at swimming efficiently. Or so I thought. I won't know until next year. :-(

It didn't take me long to get into my bike gear and out for the bike. It was just somewhat crazy since everyone was leaving the transition area at approximately the same time. You can ride in the transition area in this race, so it was a bit tricky to try not to run into the other bikers.

I really wish I could put the shoes on the bike and get into them that way. I'll need to work on that for next year.

This was a very discouraging bike. Since everyone was basically starting on the bike at the same time, I was passed by just about everyone for the first 9 miles. It was bike after bike going by me. So very discouraging. I didn't even come close to the average speed of 18 mph that I wanted to achieve. I didn't even meet last years average speed. Sad really. I can honestly say that I wasn't fatigued, I just couldn't maintain a fast speed. I really just need to spend more time going longer distances on my road bike. Biking to work each day on my commuter doesn't cut it.

The weather I'm sure did also contribute to the performance. The roads were wet, it rained and the corners were slow. I'm actually glad I spent that Sunday morning in April getting cold & wet on the Iron Man ride. It helped me realize that biking in the rain is possible. I just didn't expect to have to do it for a tri.

Train more, and train more effectively. If I ever want to get better on the bike, I have to give it the same focus I do swimming.

I was in and out fast! Too bad it was for nothing. They stopped the run when I was barely into it.

I barely made it a mile when I was turned back. Sure, it was pouring rain, but how much wetter could we get?

Warm down? How about dry off and head for the car? That's what it was.


Weather, lack of training, the race directors calling the run. I have lots of excuses.


This is a good race. The director has the safety of everyone in mind, and that was clearly demonstrated. I just wish mother nature had cooperated.