Jerseyman Sprint - TriathlonSprint

Felt very slow. Went very wide on all buoys.

Try to get faster arm turn-over. Train more. Aim straight for buoy to avoid swimming extra distance.

Ran into transition managed a difficult gear swap in the rain fairly well. 177 overall -- too slow.

Dropped chain coming out of transition. Should have ridden bike before I racked it to make sure chain and wheels were all set.

A good course. Only passed by two guys. Went back and forth with a few people at start, but once I found my legs I passed them. Climbing went well, not really any flats for rolling.

Wore calf compression sleeves under wetsuit and it paid off on the bike. Not a twinge from the calves on bike or in run. Despite problems on bike actually finished ahead of more than half the field.

Ride bike before racking to make sure wheels and chain are secure. Secure Garmin better on bike.

Almost wrecked coming in to T2 because guides were being lackadaisical. Almost missed turn and had to hit brakes at 20 mph. Wet carbon wheels locked up and avoided a nasty spill only because I managed to unclip both feet and get them on the ground when bike tried to go over sideways.

Got out of bike gear and into shoes quickly and without sitting down. Ran out of T2.

Rank 167 out of field -- still way TOO SLOW

Try to figure out ahead of time how to enter transition so I don't have to rely on folks giving guidance.

Finally got loose on the one big climb after being passed by two people. Used the woman to pace myself and after cresting hill was able to push HR into 160s and keep that pace through the end of the race (1.5 miles).

Managed 8:18 miles despite everything. Last two miles were significantly faster than the first.

Train more and work on transition from bike to run. Second time my legs have been very tight and heavy coming off the bike. I have the conditioning to run close to 7 min miles, but can't get leg turnover at start of run.

Walking and stretching.


Legs felt heavy and sore after swim. I may have over-trained.


Overall very good race marred only by lackadaisical volunteer staff at several places. Many did not appear to understand that their guidance -- voice, gestures, etc. -- is crucial to tired athletes who are focusing on going as fast as possible.