Naperville Sprint Triathlon - TriathlonSprint

It was definitly tough waiting in line for 40+ minutes before actually getting in the water. And in that waiting time I found I had to pee... again. So I was a bit nervous on the swim because I had to pee.

I would have a little more confidence, I should have started closer up (but just a little) I am sure I could take a minute off that time if I were to do it all over again. But for my first Tri- I was happy

All in all I was fairly happy with my transition, good running pace to the bike, but because I had to pee I stopped at the port a pottie between the pool and the transition area.

Not much, I wished I didn't have to stop for that 45 seconds but when you have to go you have to so I won't be upset about it.

I felt comfortable on the bike. I did not like riding on 75th, just found it to narrow. A lot of slower people that I wanted to pass but I was very concerned about the faster riders behind me on their second loop.

I feel I may be able to push a little harder, I did not want to run out of steam so I tried to keep a steady pace. Next time I will try and keep my speed above 20 mph the entire time

Curosity got the best of me and I checked my computer to see what my average was which took a few seconds. I had my brother cheering/yelling at me to get my butt moving. I just waved to him (with my middle finger and a smile)

Results are for the end of the race, I wouldn't wasted time checking the bike computer. Next time it's "Rack and Go"

I was really scared when I first started the run, my left calf felt like it was about to go into a giant ball, but after about a mile it really loosened up and I felt comfortable.

I would have probably spent more time training after bike riding. I feel with just a little more training I could have been down to 22 minutes

Trotted out about quartermile to cheer on my dad and my friend. Had a bannana and a gatorade. Then headed over to Heaven on Seven for one of the brest breakfasts and beer I've ever had.


I was really happy with my first Triathlon, I feel if I actually trained for some speed I could really lower my time (at least 10 minutes, maybe more). Mentally I was right where I wanted to be.


Race overall was very well organized, I did not like waiting 40+ minutes in a line to start the swim, but I guess if I get faster at the swim I can start further up.

It did feel like the tents afterwards were just thrown up without any thought, they could better place each tent.

I had a great time, I'm sad I won't be doing any more triathlons this year, but look forward to 2011 and breaking a one hour 10 minute sprint triathlong time.