Katy Triathalon at Firethorne - TriathlonSprint

Intitally much banging around, large clydesdale group. Made it to the first bouy "quickly" (one of those "O-sh$T" I need to turn"). Once I got pass the turn tension, I settled into a rythm and over all finished strong. Had to micx in some recovery strokes, but overall it went real well.

Not sure if much other than just need to contiue to work on stroke and breathing, got some good advice from some more expierenced guys at the start, which was helpful.

I had to sit to get shoes/socks on, but I didnt practice this at all before the race so overall I think it went well. T-area was well organized so everything came off and went on well.

Not sit, and practice ahead of time.

Blew a tire 3/4 way through the bike during high speed turn. Very disappointing - making real good time and was setting up for a sub 45 16-mile pace. Really working well and passing some folks. Probably going too fast because by the time I got to the run I was done. Anyway blew a tire, waited 30 minutes for the SAG wagon (no spare) lost my time because of this. Thought I rolled the tire but turned out to be a fluke puncture.

Check air psi at site before start. I want to buy a road bike.

Was working preety hard and running a little quicker than I probably should have. Died preety bad at the end and struggled at end, but still trotted across the line. Ran the first mile real quick and spent the next two paying for it.

Work more on the street running and focus on running distance.

Some walking around the finish area - eventually ended up at the beer/sandwhich tent.


My weight - but that will improve


I had a great time, minus the discouragement of the bike ride. I met some great people at the race and look forward to seeing them again at other tri's in the area. I will do this tri again next year.