17th Annual Try Andy's Tri - TriathlonSprint

Was really disappointed in my swim. Never felt like I could get into a groove and ended up swimming breast stroke most of the way. Really surprised I ended up 5th out of the water. Water felt good, not too cold, since the air temp was cooler and treading water for the deep water start was a good warmup.

More practice at open water swim.

Took the time to wash off my feet and attempt to dry them. Wore thin Asic socks and Nikes. First time I haven't used Yankz (was having problems getting them adjusted correctly) and may have cost me some time. Put on my race belt and number before ride.

Maybe go back to my Yankz next time but a lot of the transition times were right around mine.

I like this bike course but this was my slowest time yet on it in the 3 times I've raced the course.

More bike, bike, bike ... maybe a spinning class this winter.

Nothing to do but take off my helmet, put on my visor, and head out.

Nothing.

My toes were numb from getting so cold on the bike while they were still wet. Took about a mile to get the feeling back in them. Warmed up running 1'/walking 1' for about the first mile then ran about 3'/walked 1'. Nice to have my DH, DS at the finish line to cheer me on.

Nothing, this was my best 3 mile run yet. Maybe running with Woodlands Fit is helping.

Grabbed a Coke and banana, changed into some dry clothes and took off pretty quickly since my family was waiting on me.


Attitude. My heart wasn't really into training for this race since my focus has been on my half mary training/running. I was just kind of ready to get it over with. But I've got no complaints ... cut 1:10 off my previous time on the course.


I would definitely do this race again next year. It was great to see the blind C Difference athletes out there!! A big congratulations to them ... remarkable!!