Crystal Lake Triathlon - TriathlonSprint

Swim felt very good. This was the leg I was most concerned about before starting the race. Although I practiced swimming longer distances in open water both with and without the wetsuit, I'd never done so in a large crowd.

Better navigation, I veered off course on rounding the final buoy.

Never having practiced this I had no goal in mind other than, do it without flailing. Mission accomplished.

Hard to say, given that it was raining, I rearranged my set up to keep my equipment dry. I think the wetsuit came off with ample speed but I need to get my helmet on faster and also work on running with the bike and mounting it quickly.

I simply wasn't in great bike shape and I knew this going into the race. Given my wedding in July and subsequent honeymoon I hadn't put in many miles on the road. I put time in on the trainer but I wasn't prepared for any serious elevation.

Get on the road more.

I was so happy to have finished respectably that I wasn't overly concerned with my performance. Nonetheless, I felt I moved at a pretty brisk pace. I did lose some time as I was considering keeping my cycling jacket on.

Run felt great. Given the distances I've been pulling this summer 3 miles is a straightforward distance. I'm very happy with my pace though, especially during the third leg!

I also lost a few seconds when I double backed to pick up garbage that fell from fuel belt. I'd still do that; another 10 seconds or so isn't worth littering.

No stretching (something I need to address) but I helped myself to several of the available bananas.


Inexperience and, with regards to the pack, lack of training.


Fantastic first experience.