Millennium Triathlon - Triathlon

I decided to get right up front and on the inside, which is the opposite of my usual strategy. This time it looked like the outside route added too much yardage. It worked pretty well, and I ran in and started swimming right away. I did snag the rope a couple of times, but I swam good and hard the whole way.

I wish I had worn my wetsuit. ALWAYS, ALWAYS, ALWAYS, wear the dang wetsuit.

Transition went well.

Nothing.

The third woman, Carpenter-Rosa, a guy in blue and red, and I all were going about the same speed, and we ended up leapfrogging each other all the way until the end. I love racing like that!

Even though this was my fastest bike split ever, I need to get comfortable enough on my tri bike to race it every time. I used it 3 out of 4 times this year.

It went well.

Nothing

I hit the first mile mark at 7:48, so everything was going well at that point. I was surprised to see the results where my overall pace had dropped to 8:04. I didn't think I was going that slow and I'm very disappointed with my slowest Sprint 5k ever.

I did stick with my plan to get out quick and hit the first mile hard, but my intention was to really fly along the backside of the lake, which I apparently did not do.

Some walking around and a good, thorough stretch.


I still haven't found the reserve of mental strength that allows me to give a spurt of speed in one of these races.

I guess it's not a surpise to have a slow run after my fastest bike split ever.


This is very well organized and I really love the routes. Running around the lake is a nice change. Post-race food left a bit to be desired. I really like having the kids' race on the same day. Jesse raced and took 3rd place in his AG.