Buckner Mission Man Triathlon - TriathlonSprint

I am definitely a product of my training. My performance was a direct reflection up my inconsistency in training. I'm a much better swimmer than my performance showed. With things at work slowing down and school about to start back up in a couple of weeks, I'm going to start getting back into the flow of my more consistent workouts again. Looking forward to it!

This was slightly uphill but wasn't that bad. I didn't run out of transition as hard as I could/should have but I was happy with T1 overall.

I'm getting in decent mileage on my bike but more mileage is definitely in my future. With my still being a noticeable beginner, I think that with more mileage under my belt I will continue to improve my cycling skills.

T2 went pretty smoothly. With about 500m left I started to coast and take my feet out of my shoes. I pedaled up a little speed after I got each shoe off and then coasted from about 75m out to the line and hopped off. It went pretty smoothly but I'm going to have to practice running with the shoes still cleated in.

I have to remember to make sure that the crank arms are level with the ground before dismounting so I don't cause my bike to jump over my shoe.

This would have been a great course had it not been for the smothering heat in the woods. Yes, the tree cover was a great break from the heat but the lack of air flow throw the woods was horrible. Not to mention, they gave everyone a special little treat at the turn coming out of the woods -- a steep, short climb with a VERY sharp turn in the middle of it!

Put in more mileage before the race.

very well organized race. I will be returning to it next year!