Black Diamond Triathlon - Sprint - TriathlonSprint

this was the undoing of my whole race. About halfway through my legs began cramping. Started in my calves, then my right hamstring. Gutted it out but was slower than usual and I am already slow. I had a tough time staying on course between the 2nd and 3rd buoy.

Not sure if no wetsuit was any cause to my cramping but I for sure would use a wetsuit next time. More tme in the water, swimming fast, DUH!

was about 120 yards uphill to transition. With my cramps it was difficult. Once I was there things went fast.

bike was ok. Fought off my cramps early but by mile 2 felt better.

push a bit harder early and through the middle 1/3 of cours and let up a bit the last 2 miles or so to stretch out and get my legs back for the run.

t2 was good. I need to learn to get my feet out of shoes while riding to hit the ground runninga bit harder. The block top was dangerous with my cleats on and had to take it a bit easy.

get feet out of shoes while riding.

OUCH. First mile was hoorid! Calves cramped up bad. I overcompensated and got cramps in my shins. Had to stop for 20 seconds or so too stretch. When I started again I forced myself to relax and cramps went away. Finnaly seetled in and felt much better the 2nd lap.

more training miles!

just walked around the race site


swim fitness. Hade my swim not went bad I would have been set up for better T1, better first 2 miles on the bike and a better run. My swim cramps bothered me the whole race.


started about 10 minutes late due to people who cant make it to race site on time. I made it in plenty of time and am not a local. People, get there early! Come on!