Spudman Triathlon - TriathlonOlympic

18 of 24 AG. I'm pretty disappointed in my swim. I just couldn't get going at all. I seemed like i had a 'rythym' only to get hit with a wave and start getting anxious. Right goggle lens kept leaking, forcing me to turn left to breath. Felt strong-it just seemed to take forever to finish. Most people are saying the course was long. It was a better swim than last year, but I was hoping for more.

Just more races under my belt-all the training in the world doesn't prepare you for the start of a race.

I was FASTEST in my AG at T1. I tried the rubber band/shoe idea and it worked pretty well. Except my foot sliped off the shoe and came crashing down on the crankarm-ouch. That bruise would come back to haunt me. Also, I got the feeling my goggles fell out of my sleeve while I was running. When I turned to look for them a friend hollered from the crowd and distracted me. I lost my goggles (so far have not recovered)

More practice with the shoes on pedals trick. Don't lose any more goggles/caps

crazy Idaho wind, always swilrling, however, felt mostly like it was a tail/cross tail.
Rode with ear plugs in so the wind wouldn't effect me on the downhills-I loved it. Really able to focus on my pace and breathing. Bike leg was ridden very controlled-don't have the fitness to go hard yet. I think this was my smartest leg of the race.

Carried too much speed into a couple turns. Front wheel stepped out on me near Columbia Village. Need more time on the QR-back started getting a little tight around mile 20.

Went a bit too fast with the socks and had to dab a foot down-took deep breath and re-grouped. After that sock went on great. Running with race belt through the mat saved me some seconds.

Smooth is fast.

new shoes should help me go sockless.

Timing Chip data was incorrect (i WISH I could run a 17 min. 10K). Time is approximated via all timed segments. Run felt good. Had a little mishap with a ShotBlok (See Forums "Anyone ever ate an earplug"). Felt pretty controlled, didn't want to push too early and blow up, but I think I timed it well. Need a little more fitness to run the way I would like. However, on the bright side-NO INJURIES this year.

Nothing-A bit more race fitness, but that's coming along as scheduled. Wear new shoes.

SUCKED! Water was all warm, no liquids but water available, I have a hard time with pizza/bagels immediatly after a run. Last year they had a post-race beverage called 'Honey Milk" and it was wonderful.


Just a lack of fitness, but that was expected. My "A" races aren't til later and I can't keep an edge that long.


FAMILY THERE AT FINISH! First time ever that my kids have seen me race. Man was I ever proud to have had a good race while they were watching. My GF joked several weeks ago, "You're not going to embarrass me are you". As soon as I finished she almost jumped in my arms and said 'i am SO proud of you". 16 years of marriage and the ex never once showed up. I'm in a good place right now. I love triathlons.