Finger Lakes Triathlon - Sprint - TriathlonSprint

Once again we had a number of people who couldn't follow directions. We got in the water to warmup and then back out. Counted in then called back out of the water to be counted again. A number of people cut the counting so we had to be counted again.

Started to the left close to the front. Fairly good positioning. Drafted a little for 50 yds or so. Then got all by myself. Swam alone for most of it. My breathing was good BLB till the last leg. Then stated to suck air every stroke. Sited well although a little wide at end. Swam right up till I was touching bottom. Little bit of a run to T1. I did a pretty good job running on the gravel/asphalt path. Undid wetsuit top.

More long distance training.

Did better then last few tris. Got ankle foot stuck in suit as I caught the chip strap. Sat to put socks and and shoes on. Wheel also got stuck in the rack. You had to pull it straight out.

Remember the chip is on ankle. NO GLOVES. Need a bucket to sit on.

It felt good. Pushed out of transition well. then settle down to rest before hill. I have done this course a number of times this year. Stuck a little half way up but cleaned up cadance and rolled up hill well.
Got passed by less people then last year. Most were the whosh wosh of disc wheels. Lots of encouragement on the way.
I really enoyed turning the corner to head back downhill. I waited for Mary Edgar to pass me on the hill. It took her longer to get to me. On the hill at the college she got me. She won the female sprint. I really dislike that college loop. It has speed bumps so you stick on the hill after slowing for them. Mary said she didn't like it either. Pushed to the end. No accident this year. Pushed right to the dismount.

Lose more weight. Still got some work to do before I start thinking about a nes bike.

214 in overall WTF, what was I doing having coffee or what. Need to work hard on T2. Went well changed shirt. Remembered hat and still trying to figure out if I like the Yank shoe laces.

Sit right away.

Had a good run. I enjoyed the lagoon run the gravel was softer on legs. I ran well. Had to mentally keep focusing. I got a little depressed when 4 of my AGers passed me within 500yds. Oh well I know I'm kicking my last years time. Passed Chad on the pier going the other way. Gave me a little push to pick it up. Did get passed by a dozen racers or so. I had a back ache and shin splints.

More running time. I need some coaching.

Drank 3 bottles of water and walked a little hung out with Bob since he finished 20 minutes ahead of me. Met up with Willie. Yoshi came back from out on the Oly course. She was boasting about her Harley ride.


Extra pounds I put on lately. Too much time on T1.


This was a great race for me. Yoshi and Will were there. Got to hang with many BTers. The run course is much improved from last year. Felt it was well organized. I can't believe my buddy from swimming did a Oly. I so wanted to race him again this year. I beat Chad by 24 seconds I hope he doesn't mind. We both moved up in the overall ranking and AG's. Having support and friendship of the Bt crowd is wonderful. Thanks to all the volunteer.