Muncie Endurathon - Sprint - TriathlonSprint

lots of slower swimmers, very surprised to see that.
water clarity was about 1 foot.


Could have started more mid-pack.

first had trouble getting swim cap off - suctioned itself to my head.
did good in T1 once I got there. socks and shoes on quickly.. faster than the guy next to me not putting on socks.

on bike - got first foot clipped in okay, had a little trouble getting second foot clipped in and staying out of the way.

need more practice getting on bike

a person can have the best set of wheels in the world... but if the engine sucks, it's pointless.

I really struggled with the hills (again) and I haven't spent enough time with the new bike to get used to all of it's quirks and weight balance issues (or my balance issues).

Did NOT have water with me - big mistake!


more time.. well, any time on the bike would be a good start.
did no training 6 weeks prior to event.

remember to coat the "undercarriage" with anti-friction goo.

unclipped 100 yards too early.
but did okay after that.

quick rack and shoe swap, got right back out there.

wait longer before unclipping

I stretched some before the swim and that helped - but not enough. had to stop 1/2 mile in to stretch out shins/ankles. lost 2 minutes but it was worth it. Motivated one person through the 1/2 way point, and pushed another person towards the end and we both finished strong.


run a little bit pre-race and do some deep stretching.
ignore others on my "A" race and run at race pace, not fun pace.

mist tent, walked 1/2 mile, got food.


I did almost NO training for 6 weeks before the race. nothing except a 500 meter swim (in a wetsuit) the day before the race, and a 5 mile bike ride earlier in the week at leisure pace.


great weather this year!

Glad to have the finisher plaque again instead of the finisher hat.

Lots and Lots of volunteers, and a big thanks to the local and state law enforcement for their assistance.