USAT Collegiate National Championship - TriathlonOlympic

I started on the right side, and the course curved left. Since I was in the 10th wave, there were slower swimmers that I kept getting caught up on. It was rough and I went off course from the beginning. I swallowed water near the first buoy. I kept getting off course and I wasted a great deal of time because of this.

I really need to work on sighting and keeping my line. If I could have done that better, I would have been able to swim through the other swimmers.

Transition went fine. It was a long run that wound through transition and the cement was HORRIBLY rough. Everyone had numb feet, and it felt like we were running on nails. I took time to lightly towel off, put my shoes on, arms warmers, thin gloves, sun glasses, and helmet.

Nothing.

Bike felt good. I went hard right out of transition and straight up the first steep hill. I immediately started passing people. I passed 100-150 people throughout the entire bike. That was probably the best part about starting in wave 10. I passed Michelle, Ashley, and Monica. I cheered on my teammates that passed me going the other way also. I kept the heat up and hammered the course, even on the hills. I didn't drink much at all because the water I swallowed during the swim wasn't sitting well.

Nothing. Train more.

Transition felt like hell on my feet again. I anticipated the last big hill a little early and removed my feet a little too soon. I don't regret it though, it worked out perfectly. I took off my helmet and gloves and put on my shoes, grabbed by hat/race belt, and took off.

Nothing.

The run was a battle. I went hard on the bike and my legs were feeling it. I don't think I went too hard though. The loops felt like that were dragging on for ages. I ate one GU about 1.25 miles in. My stomach became upset, and I had to fight it off as best I could. I didn't give me any issues until after the race. I kept up my pace and encouraged my other teammates. I finished with a sprint and left nothing on the course.

Train more.

No much of a warm down. I was exhausted and my stomach was going crazy. I made several trips to the bathroom. I drank about 20oz of Gatorade but didn't eat anything due to stomach issues.


Training.


During the race I kept telling myself that I needed to push it, and that this was my time to exhibit all of the hard work that I had put forth for months and months. I knew that I had the ability and the training behind me to finish the race and give it everything I had. I am proud of what I accomplished no matter what I say or how I complain.