TriGirl Sports Sprint Triathlon - TriathlonSprint

I tried starting in the same area as when I did this course in May. I think there were fewer newbies this time around, because I got slapped around and kicked a lot at first. Naturally, this freaked me out a bit and I ended up reverting to my crutch - the sidestroke - for almost the entire course. I wanted to switch back to freestyle, but was out of breath! I did pass quite a few people who started out too fast and then ran out of gas.

Start farther back with the slower folks. FREESTYLE! I've finally gotten the hang of the stroke and breathing, now I just need to remain calm and use it.

Okay, but still think this could be better.

I need to learn to ride and drink. I stopped to Gu and drink from my bottle because I suck at doing this when I am riding.

I think the bike is my stronger sport, but I think I have room to improve. My bike computer was not working, so I had no idea how fast I was going. I just looked for someone who seemed to be going pretty fast and tried to keep up. I originally saw the results and thought my pace said 16.3 mph - I was totally bummed at that because I don't think I could have gone much faster. Turns out, I read it wrong!

Train harder on the bike - it's the one thing I can't seem to find enough time to squeeze in regularly. Train with hills - the small hills on the course killed me! Ask for clipless pedals and shoes from Santa. :-)

Easy for me since I don't clip in or have to change shoes.

Nothing.

I am not a fast runner. I know that, but I am working on it. I followed my plan and only walked through the 2 water stations...until the end. It started feeling hotter and I took a quick break. Luckily, a lady came by and said come on, I'm not running fast, run with me. I did and she lied - she was running faster than me. LOL! I was shooting for a 10:15 pace and didn't quite make it.

Keep working on getting faster.

Found the family and walked a little to stretch the legs out. Nice icy towels and cold water were handed out, which made me feel much, much better.


I love TriGirl - very organized, great volunteers, etc. Overall, I was pleased with my performance. At the end of my last tri, I felt spent and thought to myself "need to train harder." This time, I felt like I had trained just enough. It was awesome to have the whole family there for the 1st time and my sweet hubby even had a medal made for me! (I was whining that you don't get a finisher's medal in triathlons like you do in marathons and 1/2s, but you train harder. And, It is doubtful I will ever place in my AG!)