Ozark Valley Triathlon - TriathlonOlympic

I started the swim in the back and to the side. Being the first time, I thought it to be a good strategy. I did pass a few people on the swim, which was very encouraging. I felt relaxed & just enjoyed it.



I would practice sighting and/or bi-lateral breathing more.

There was an uphill run from the water to T1. It was grassy & soft and probably about 100 yards (length of a football feild maybe). I walked most of this trying to keep my heartrate down before getting on the bike. I had trouble getting my socks on- but I took my time and didn't get flustered about it. Ate a CarbBoom and off I went.

Probably do different socks- thinner. I can't imaging riding without gloves- but that also took some time.

The bike segment felt great. I passed several people, which was fun & encouraging. I was nervous about all the USAT rules. But once I got out there, I found them to be very fun.

Probably just train more on hills

When I got into T2 I found that I had no room for my bike as others had kind of hogged the space and (understandebly)just thrown their bikes up on the rack. I squeezed mine in hoping not to scratch it and went on. It took extra time on my shoes cause I hadn't prepared them after washing & relacing. I grabbed my visor & sunglasses and off I went.

OOOooops!! I ran down the transition area instead of out the run shoot...back I went and then I got it. I felt like a little mouse in a maze!!

Have my shoes ready & pay attention.

Well- I knew this would be the most difficult segment for me. And boy howdy was it. While I had completed 2 5K's before the race in a (good) time for me (11:30 pace) both were flat races. I hadn't trained on hills AT ALL. Not walking them or running them. So the hill was very challenging.

I just kept a smile on my face and did the best I could.

I would train more on hill & just do more running period.

A few orange segment & some water and my two year old. We walked around the park and loosened up some and then ate some of the food they catered in. Pasta, chicken & chips & water.


My weight and lack of running experience.


This race was very well organized and upbeat. This was the 4th year for it and it has grown exponentially from approximately 50 racers the first year- 100 racers the second year- 172 racers the third year & 230 this year.

I was told by someone that this was the most difficult Tri in the area but the organization & scenery make it worthwhile!!