FIT - Florida International Triathlon - TriathlonSprint

Started way in the back and outside since this was my first tri and I'm not a good swimmer. I was expecting to be last. Before I knew it I was passing everyone in my wave. It was so weird. I couldn't really swim with any form because I was getting hit in the face with water and swallowing it but somehow I was still faster than the people doing proper swimming around me. I was really worried about getting kicked when I was passing so I kept an arm out front most of the time. When we made the final turn I thought that would be the easy part but the waves seemed to be dragging me out rather than taking me in. Made it through the swim and was 4th out of the water in my AG. I was so shocked.

Won't start so far in the back next time. Probably could have had a much better time.

Ran in, put my helmet on, glasses on, garmin on, sprayed off feet, socks, shoes, and go! Not too bad for my first time. Don't have bike shoes so went straight into running shoes. Put a gel in my back just in case but never used it.

Wasted too much time trying to get my garmin on, the buckle got folded under the rubber loop. Was shaking and should have just dropped it and moved on.

The bike felt so easy! On most of my training rides I never feel like my gearing is right. I stayed in the same gear for most of the ride and it felt perfect. I made sure not to over do it, just stayed steady and consistent. This was my first time riding around other people, passing and all went really well. My feet went numb about half way through and couldn't shake it but didn't seem to effect my performance.

I think my breaks were rubbing. My bike made a squeaking noise on and off the whole ride. I should have done a better job checking my bike out before the race.

Took helmet off, grabbed race belt, hat, water bottle and took off.

Went pretty well, only issue was my race # ripped when I put belt on. Need to give it more slack next time. Need to practice racking/unracking bike.

Run went really well, kept reminding myself to keep my breathing under control. Passed some in my age group. Feeling good!

Not used to using my garmin on the multisport mode and at one point I couldn't remember if I hit the lap button, I ended up hitting it again which ended the workout. I kept hitting buttons trying to get it going again. Need to just leave it next time.

Was flying so high I didn't stretch. Just walked around, drank water and chocolate milk. Should have taken time to stretch.

Can't believe I got 3rd in age group!


Overall for my first tri I don't think I could have had a better race.


Was a really great race. No complaints really.