Rose City Triathlon - TriathlonSprint

Started Drafting 1/2 through swim. Good breathing.

More freestyle at start of race to stay ahead of slow swimmers.

Horrible start on bike, almost wrecked. Grabbed Power Bar and ate through first 1/2 mile.

Don't sit down to put on Socks and Shoes!! Dry off more and catch breath before taking off with bike.

Had to jump off bike during 13th mile while going up hill. Stopped a few times on return to catch breath and drink water. Body was exhausted and breathing was labored. Hard finish through last 3 miles, could not get breathing right. It was a decent job on the bike considering all of the hills and the little practice of hills with the bike.

Practice gear changes at the right time for larger hills. Slow down on straight a-ways for water, don't stop on bike.

I was the last person on my rack to return. My spot was taken on the rack and had to rack in alternate location. Fast Transition! Had to ask a finisher where the start of the run was, he looked at me with the eyes, "I sure am glad that I've finished!"

Practice dismounting bike, next time don't forget to take Shot Blocks! Pay attention to course. There were not any racers infront of me to follow.

Started off the run very strong and legs felt good. Kept good pace through first mile, only stopping once. Ran straight through second mile. Took 2 short breaks on third mile. Felt good and had great breathing! Had a good finish at the end. A lady on the side line said, "Go ahead and shave off a few seconds!" I turned on the NOS and blasted thru the finish line with the crowd cheering me on. It felt great!

Not Stop! Don't Stop! Slow down - But Don't STOP!! Run on center of road to keep feet on even surface and not risk turning ankle.

Walk around a bit. Try to catch breath.


Could not catch breath after the end of the race, had to take short hiccup breaths. Mind was going crazy and could not think properly.


Great Race! Plenty of Water on run course. Volunteers were awesome and post race activites were the BOMB! Photographer, Band .... (no massage therapist or outside vendors) Food was great: Smoothies, Crapes, Pudding, Fruit, Bloody Mary Mix, different kinds of teas, Salmon, Crab Patties, Rice Pilaf ...