Powerade Tri The Rock Triathlon - TriathlonSprint

Wow. I thought the swim wouldn't be a big problem, but I was having a rough time of it about halfway through. I'm not sure what happened! I kept a comfortable pace and tried not to push it. I think I did well with that part. But I was ready to be done with the swim. I seeded myself at 10 minutes, but I ended up finishing in 11:17. I had a few people pass me, and I passed a few who stopped for a break.

I really need to practice doing the crawl for long periods of time. I rely too much on the breaststroke for air and for comfort.

I felt this transition was great. My last tri I got really sick between the swim and the bike portion. This time I took it easier on the swim and walked to transition. I drank plenty of gatoraide and avoided trying to eat anything (my problem last time). Having a tri top and shorts saves so much time - no worrying about getting into running shorts!

Nothing!

The bike portion was a beautiful ride and I really enjoyed it! Some small hills, but nothing terrible. I felt great the whole time. Unfortunately, I just wasn't fast enough. I have a 10-speed bike. It has shifters on the down-tube. It's about 30 years old. I'm already at a disadvantage there. I feel like I'm putting out the same amount of energy as everyone else, but my bike just doesn't go as fast. It was a fun ride though and ended quickly!

Have a better bike, lol!

I have a hard time getting off my bike. This time was no different. I walked into transition, but that was part of the plan. I wanted to enjoy this race and it was important that I feel good for it. I didn't want to overdo it or make myself sick. I made sure I drank plenty more water and gatoraide. I REALLY had to go to the bathroom, but they had no portapotties in transition. I'm not sure what was up with that.

Nothing.

I did not want to overdo it on the run. So I went at what I felt was an easy pace. By the end of the race, I realized I could have picked it up some and been fine. I'm pleased with the time since it is the same time I got on a 5K I did last December. If I can swim and bike first, and STILL get a similar time to a single run, then that is pretty good for me! I thought the run went well - I was definitely tired by the end, and getting a bit overheated. I grabbed some ice at the last aide station and put it down my shirt - this helped cool my down a ton! I finished the run strong and at a sprint pace!

Push myself a bit harder. I would have been fine.

Walking around - nothing special. Found my family, ate some food, finally went to the bathroom!


The bike is my biggest handicap. I'm not sure if it's me, or a bike that's just not up to racing.


I would have given this race a 5 if they had portapotties in the transition area. It's a little hard to believe that a USAT sanctioned race can get away with not having bathrooms (other than inside the aquatic facility) available.