MinneMan Triathlon - TriathlonSprint

The water was super shallow. You could wade out about 3/4 of the way to the turn buoy if you wanted to. I had to really practice how far I wanted to wade before I started swimming. I ended up wading out about 75 meters and then start swimming in about 2.5 feet of water. Coming back in was about the same distance.

Maybe try to not wade as much. My legs got so tired on the swim the rest of my race had lacked because of it.

I had to just stop for a few seconds to catch my breath when I got to my bike. I was so tired from wading so much in the water.

Practice my transitions more!!! This transition was only 8 seconds slower than my first one though, so it wasn't too bad I guess.

About 6 miles in I realized I had way too much play in my left foot and figured I was losing screws from my cleat. I had to take it easy the rest of the race and only push with the left foot and not pull. Tail winds helped me get my average up even though I think on a good shoe day, I could of done better.

Make sure cleats are nice and tight before the race.

Was 24 seconds faster in my T2 this race than my first race. Felt good, but needed more water.

Drink more on the bike.

A lot of the houses along the run put on their sprinklers, I don't know if that was for the runners or their lawn but I appreciated it. One family was handing out dixie cups of water which I really appreciated also! I felt so tired and worn out on this run I thought it would never end.

Practice, practice, practice! I hate running!

I will say this run was average because it was only 6 seconds slower than my last race but I had been training for 8:45 miles not 9:45.

Walked a little bit. Felt like losing the contents of my stomach but held it in. Met with family ate a little fruit and had some soda.


My legs were just so tired after the swim.


I enjoyed this race a lot! I ended up leaving before it was all over because I headed up north with family for some holiday fun. I ended up placing 3rd in my age group in the Novice category so I missed out on hearing my name. Bummer. I'll never leave a race early again.

I'm done racing for the summer but I might try and volunteer at a few races still this summer. I love this sport!