Columbia Triathlon - TriathlonOlympic

Started out strong the first few hundred yards. Then drafted until the turnaround. Had some nice energy coming down the home stretch.

Nothing. I improved over a minute from last year so I'm very pleased.

I was very happy to get to transition knowing I was in the front pack. This was the first time I had my shoes already clipped in and everything was flawless. However I may practice jumping on the bike. I kind of stalled for a quick second to get my foot and then take off, but it was still very effective.

Practice jumping on the bike out of transition.

From having crashed before at E-Man, I wasn't looking forward to this bike even though I know my fitness on the bike has improved a bit from last year. I did not hit the aero position until coming on the home stretch on Rt 108 (the last couple of miles). The entire ride and especially on all downhills I was so nervous to get down in the aero and was on the brakes. I lost a considerable amount of time and it kind of is frustrating to know I could have significantly improved from last year's bike split but just wasn't comfortable risking it 3 weeks prior to Eagleman. Especially on a very hilly and in some spots very technical course. So with respect to staying upright the whole ride I still managed a decent split and came out of it ready to run.

Under the wet conditions, nothing different. I'll always be a cautious rider in these conditions unless the course is pancake flat such as it is at E-Man. I'd feel more comfortable pushing the pace there versus a course such as Columbia.

Lost track of where I was and couldn't find my bike rack. Took me a few seconds but eventually found it. I decided to wear socks so that took some extra time too. Running with bike was average, but that was because the conditions were muddy and wet in transition.

Nothing really. Just a mishap on my end for not knowing where my bike rack was. Unfortunate error but it happens.

PR'd on this course today. Felt really solid. Hills didn't feel as rough. Mile 3 always takes a toll which has the most hills on any given mile (7:37 for that mile). I felt strong on the finish after Gatorade Wall and pushed the last mile to 7:02. It was so nice to feel strong at the end of the run. Perfect practice for E-Man!!!

Not a thing. PR'd so just keep on improving year after year!

Walked back to transition, cleaned up the filthy mess of equipment, went back to car and had some Ultragen, and then watched J and Geoff grab some much deserving awards!!


Wet and rainy bike course. I'll be back next year. And it will probably rain again!


Achieved my goal that I set back in January of a Top 10 finish! In these conditions it makes it even sweeter considering I held back on the bike soooooo much. Great to get the 1st race of the year in! Very excited for Eagleman and the rest of the year!