J-Hawk Late Bird Triathlon - TriathlonSprint

Haven't swam much in the last two months so this time dropped from the time I got at this same event last April. I went out a little harder than I should have and I could feel it toward the end of the swim. I estimated my time at 8:30, so I'm not to dissapointed.

Swim more, it was tough because the local pool was closed, but I'm enrolled in a masters class coming up so I can building my swim speed/endurance

No wet suit to remove. Most of the time was spent running from the pool outside to the transition area. I did put on my Garmin watch which added some time. Seems like a pretty quick transition when compared to other races.

Not much, maybe try keeping shoes clipped into bike and getting into them while biking...something to work into the routine during the off season maybe

A storm front was moving through with strong wind being the largest part of it. Wind was picking up and gusting creating a nasty crosswind/headwind throughout areas of the course. I definitely improved on the bike over my last time on this course in April even given the wind.

Keep building bike speed. It would be nice to see an average of over 20 mph next time.

I think this is a fast time considering I put on my running shoes AND socks! Besides that I grabbed my race number belt and clipped in on while running out of T.

nothing, I can't see much more time coming off of this without running without socks

It was unseasonably warm, probably about 72 when I ran. I was a bit warm and dumped water on my head in each water station, only taking a sip once. Running has always been my weakness and I am building on this. Looking at my run splits I kept my pace around 8min/mi or faster for the entire run. The course is a little long, my Garmin paced it at closer to 3.35 mi. At that distance my average pace is around 7:41min/mi.

Keep building run endurance! This is still my weakest discipline but I plan to put a lot of miles in during the off season and come out strong. I also have a few 5k road races coming up to try and build some speed at the seasons end.

Not much, ate some fruit and drank a cup of water. Waited for my friend to come in.


Great event that is always well organized and welcomes beginners and veterans alike. I like that the triathlon is done in waves, it keeps the smaller course less crowded and makes it more of a me vs me game as opposed to racing other people.
This is my first time placing in my age group since starting to TRI and it was a great way to end my first season of triathlons!