Gateway to the Bay Triathlon - TriathlonSprint

I need to work on swim strength. I can swim all day in the pool and lake, but those waves and current gassed me bad. Still, my time wasn't much slower than my first tri ever last year and that was a lake swim. So, I'll consider it an improvement.

Drink less of the Gulf.

I had not practiced getting the wetsuit off fast, but I don't think I had any undue trouble.

I might let the wetsuit strippers help next time.

I think I was too conservative and probably worn out from the swim.

Trust my training more. I was afraid to push to my training speed, much less past it, and blow up on the run.

I miscounted and started to turn down the wrong rack, but caught my mistake before it ate more than a few seconds. Also, the rack was low and it seemed to take forever to lean my bike over and re-rack it. I got my socks and shoes on quickly and grabbed the race belt and was off.

I might try re-racking my bike forward next time. I saw another bike that way and I'm sure it would save a bit of time if it is ok to do.

I was worried about my knees hurting and think I was too conservative, running much slower than I wanted to. They never even hurt, but I did notice a bit of soreness. Finally with about .25mile to go, I got the wheels turning to less than a 7min pace. It didn't hurt as bad as I thought it might.

Again, I need to trust my training and not be so conservative. I think thoughts of doing my first Oly in 2 weeks had me holding back as well.

Lots of water, then some pizza, a chicken wrap, a banana, and a coke. No stretching or running or anything remotely athletic.


My mind worrying about knees and my Oly in 2 weeks. Also, my inconsistent training - sometimes 4-8 days without doing anything. That's not going to cut it to get me as fast as I feel I can be.


I heard comments about not having enough lifeguards on the swim, but I didn't notice that myself. I was too focused on getting through the surf.