2010 Presque Isle Triathlon - TriathlonSprint

My first open water swim. it was scarey until i realized i could actually walk. the seaweed was un-nerving, and so was the many people who kicked and hit me with thier feet and elbows. once i go away from them it was easier. the seaweed still was creepy.

i need to do more open swims (where i don't know) and get stronger at swimming

i couldn't run from the beach to the trans area, the concrete hurts my feel (the arches) so i walked as quickly as i could.

need to practice transitions, i really didn't think it would be so hard, and it wasn't i just need to have it more orderly. and make sure my socks are not turned inside out.

I got on the bike and almost fell over casue another racer was yelling at me to go go go! I wasn't in his way so i don't know why he was yelling unless he was having problems with his bike and wanted me out of the way. but the ride was nice, very scenic and about a mile into the ride a deer ran out in front of me, little scarey looking for more deer. but it was beautiful

I need to learn to drink on the bike, almost keeled over twice trying to drink. need to go faster.

I finally arrived athe the end of the bike course a voleenter yelled "no jump off the bike gracefully" and me ture to form tripped and almost fell, but caught myself and jumped up with my hands in the air with a 'ta-da'!

learn to get on and off the bike

my legs felt like rubber bands the first mile, and my ankles hurt, but everyone was very encourgaging as i trodded along

do brick workouts.

little (very little) stretching and lots of beer. suprisingly I was not sore the next day at all.


inadequate training


I was out for a good time and i had it. i am hooked and tomorrow will be a good day to start training for another one!