Lone Star Triathlon Festival - Sprint - TriathlonSprint

Swim canceled due to high winds.

Maybe another test drive in the Y wearing the wetsuit. More speed work overall in my swim training.

TT start for the sprint from bike transition, so plenty of time to get settled, etc. Took a caffeinated gel prior to leaving. Wore socks and running shoes rather than bike shoes because I was unsure of myself on Kathy's Kuota.

Sunscreen. More practice rides on the Kuota (more than a 10 minute ride around the block?)

Felt good on the bike and passed a bunch of folks. My run suffered the first two miles, so in context of my bike fitness, I went too fast.

Done more bike training prior to the race.

Fast transition, just needed to grab my hat and a gel. Had to stop to pee, but that was prior to the run and in transition time.

Sun came out and the wind slowed down. Was wearing all black, so fairly comfortable in the morning temps with the sun. Legs, esp shins started to ache immediately. Ran first five mins not stop and then had to take a :20 walk break every few minutes until 18:00. At that point, my legs felt better and I ran steadily. Last 3/4 mile or so was fast run, almost sprint.

Maybe a few bricks added to the training plan. I was under-trained for the race for sure.

Water, gatorade, a nectarine and sat in the shade with the Pike.


Brick training, bike training was insufficient.


On time other than weather delay. Keith should be commended for recognizing the danger to the newbies and canceling the swim.

If the race had kicked off at 6:30AM and the weather changed while the start was in progress, it would have been butt ugly.