Self-Transcendence Triathlon - TriathlonOlympic

I had a very good swim, although I kinda wonder if it was longer than 1500m. It was my first ever open water swim with out a wet suit.

A very good transition and I didn't get my wetsuit stuck on my ancle.

What a ride I had. I was suffering from a tight neck, back spasms in my lower back and to top it off quad and hamstings were cramping up, but I was not going to give in on this race day. I had a great time racing another athlete from the turn around point to the bike finish. We were really pushing each other, it was awesome to do this. I drank all my water bottles but it was just not enough ...

I had a very good transition, very happy about it.

When I came out of T2 I looked at my watch knew it was possible to go under 2:30. Alls I had to do was run a sub 40 minute 10k, which I know is possble. I pushed it right to the finish, unfortunately I was suffering from lower back spasms and cramping in my legs, so I had no choice but to fight it. With 1k to go I was at 2:25. I thought to my self I have done it, but I had to still run hard to the finish. I definately left everything out on the course because for the first time I had no last sprint in me to get to the finish. I was very happy to the fact I was able to fight of the cramps and still run this well. A sb 40 minute 10k will have to wait for now. I not disappointed with the run at all in fact I was thrilled with. I gave a hundred percent and any one should be happy with that.

Water, water, water, water, food, food, food, food, and standing in the lake.


lots of cramping.


Overall I had I great time especially since I just signed up at the last moment and I have done pretty well with no training since my last triathlon a month ago.