Gateway To the Bay Triathlon - TriathlonOlympic

I had a good swim. It was the only part of the race I felt good about. Swam strait down the buoys with 3 feet of each. A lot of people complained about the buoys being to small but I sighted off the houses on the beach so I didn't have a problem seeing them. Wet suite strippers did a great job and the carpet between the swim and transition area was nice.

Swim faster

I should have pushed harder on the bike but was pacing myself so I would have a decent run. It sucked having so many guys pass me who I had beat on the swim but hey its a race. I was passed several times where you would have thought I was standing still even though I was running 18-19 mph the whole time besides the bridge! I obviously need to train on the bike more. I felt good the whole time so my new bike is setup just about right.

Push harder on the bike. I was holding back so I would have a better run which I wound up not having anyway. Might as well have gone faster here.

Nothing

The 1st half mile I felt pretty good and had lots of energy but the my lower back started cramping up so bad that I had to stop and stretch it 6-7 times as well as walk so it would chill. I am certainly not a fast runner but this killed my run. Besides my back my legs felt fine off the bike and I wasn't breathing heavy. I could have pushed myself to knock at least a minute and half my mile times. Oh, well, at least I pushed through the pain and finished strong for the crowd at the finish line and my family.

Run faster, I must have done something for my back to cramp like it did because its never done it before.

Not much, drank a couple cold beers and stood with my kids and wife while we watched the awards ceremony.


Back cramps on run. Need to focus on my running more. I can run a long way but not very fast.


Great inaugural event and my 1st Olympic distance. I'll be back next year and I'll be faster!