Ballantyne Triathlon - TriathlonSprint

Swimming is not my thing and I didn't put a ton of effort into improving myself. I came in 4th from last in the swim - about where I expected to be. Next Tri I'll have to get serious and put some time in in the pool.

PRACTICE

Aside from my wet jersey getting stuck on my back (and me flailing around trying to pull it down), my first transition went pretty well.

Might wear my tri top in the pool - it's dry mesh and wouldn't impact the swim, plus it would eliminate the problem of putting it on.

I passed approx 50 people on the bike and never was passed myself. I've ridden the course many times, knew where to rest, where to drink and when to put down the hammer.

Nothing - I was pleased with my ride.

In and out pretty quickly - no complaints on T2.

Nothing

Way off of my PR for a 5K but my legs were jello coming off the bike. I had done a few bricks but clearly not enough. Oddly enough, I ended up walking twice on two different hills and my time wasn't horrible.

BRICKS - lots of them and more than just 5 miles on the bike with a 1 mile run.

Drink, drink, drink, relax.


Not prepared for the swim, maybe too fast on the bike, not enough brick workouts.


A fun first tri for me - I really enjoyed it and will plan on doing more next year. I definitely will work to improve my swimming and will also do more brick workouts.