Litchfield Hills Olympic Triathlon - TriathlonOlympic

I've never swam a mile before - just looking out at the course was very intimidating. Lots of churn in first 200 yards - swallowed alot of water and almost had to call for assistance - did not think I would make it. Turned the first corner and got my own lane and finally got in a groove. Felt good after that and finished strong.

Get some space in first part of race - don't like the crowds.

Jogged the .2 mile up the hill and got going on bike. Glad I brought the extra sneakers to run in.

Nothing

Felt better than I thought - I was nervous based on the descriptions I read. Did well on hills and passed more than passed me.

More hill training.

Took my time to get a drink and catch breath after the closing bike hills.

Maybe eat something.

I expected to do better on this, but the course was very hard. The downhills took alot out of my quads at the beginning. I was sweating so much that my shoes got heavy and squishy - really killed me during the second half of the run. The final 2 miles was absolutely brutal - came very close to walking but kept a jog pace and did my best to sprint the final 200 yards.

Drink more - I was very dehydrated. Also, figure out how to keep my shoes dry.

Water and gatorade, then a Sam Adams. Food was not to my taste - needed something salty, not pie and tomatoes. I expected more, since this was a sanctioned Oly (I had only done Sprints before).


I did not consume enough calories during the event or drink enough. During the last 2 miles of the run, I was on empty for sure. Felt cramped and dehydrated throughout the day.


My first Oly - very challenging for sure. Would have enjoyed some different food and maybe another beer!