Big Shark New Twon Traithlon - TriathlonSprint

For some reason - they did not have a timing mat at swim exit. Fortunately - I clocked myself and know it to be 18:45. Could have been better without exit bottleneck - I wish they would do something to improve the swim exit (such as construct a ramp at the boat dock or something.)

Nothing - good swim - I'm happy with this one.

T-1 time included run from swim exit - about 50 yards or thereabouts - not sure why it's not a more direct route (since it could be!)

I really should invest in a pair of tri-shoes so that I don't have to run in bike shoes - that would probably speed up T-1 quite a bit.

The head wind on the return was my downfall - speeds averaged 24-25 on the ride out and 18-19 on the way back. Still do not have depth of power to sustain high cadence in tough conditions.

2:12 - I thought is was faster than that. Must have been slowed pulling on socks.

Started off run with stomach cramps - had to walk 2 short stretches in first mile. Aid station had HEED drink which miraculously cured my ills and enabled me to run the remainder.

Consider a small bottle of HEED for T-2 and to take with on the runs - amazing results with GI distress.

Drink, drink, and drink. Walked around milling with family and friends.


Wind on bike, GI distress on run.


Strangly - there were no gels at the aid stations. I didn't bring any with me as I assumed they would be provided (they were last year.) Didn't see that one coming...
This may sound petty - but this race has the worst T-shirts of any race I've done. They run small and feel flimsy. I was optimistic they would improve over last year. Almost everyone is giving the dry-fit shirts and many give a finishers medal.