Summer Sizzler - TriathlonSprint

Horrible, HORRIBLE swim. Hit the first bouy and panicked. Started hyperventalating and even with breat and side stroking the remainder of the swim, never did get breathing under control (until I exited).

practice, practice, practice

Transitions were the highlight of my day! I killed them! Was 4th overall in T1!!!!

Goggles and cap off, shoes (running shoes) sunglasses and helmet on... run away to mount line. I kept it basic. (although I did manage one of those flying leaps into the saddle)

Pass people between the water and transition? Can you do that? Didn't know if it was allowed or frowned upon, but there was about a 300 yard dash up to transition, and I just coasted in behind the guy who beat me out of the water.

I was riding a 1986 Schwinn LeTour... I wasn't going to be setting any speed records. Left hammy/butt felt a bit pulled, but pushed on anyway. Below average... but not disappointing.

More practice on bike... consider renting/borrowing something a little more 'current', maybe with an aluminum frame, or index shifting.

Glided to dismount line with feet out of cages, and both legs on left side of bike and hopped off the bike flying! Passed 3 people in the 20 yards between dismount line and transition area. KILLED the transition again - 3rd overall!!!

Absolutely nothing

felt good... felt strong... but should have been faster. Actually would have preferred a longer run

pushed harder. Had a little too much left in the tank after finishing

Looked for friends to cheer them on


inexperience, equipment, and lack of swim & bike training


Hard to be critical since it was my first tri... but comparing to the many 5K's I've done: They needed more help checking people in. 15 minutes before the transition area closing down (and a half hour until the first wave) there was still a line of 30+ people waiting to get checked in, marked up, and get their chips (plus set up transition and everything). Good race for a first time though... everyone was supportive and friendly.