Jackson County Triathlon - TriathlonShort Course

Started 2nd row in the middle and got out really clean. The start wasn't too rough, but after the first turn there was contact everywhere. It was a pretty big wave w/ all of the males up to age 34. Good effort throughout, but my sighting went bad on the back stretch and again coming in to the finish. Wasn't an awful swim, but not great either.

Had trouble w/ my shirt...again. HAVE to get a properly fitting tri jersey.

Went after the bike pretty hard today. Really wanted to avg over 20, but knew that it would be tough on this course with 2 really long climbs. Just spun the legs on the climbs and hammered the rollers (as much as I can hammer) and hit my goal. Computer said 20.7 when I jumped off. Great bike ride for me.

New bike??? =)

Practice the dismount. I was a little slow getting off the bike.

Couldnt find my rack...apparently I can't count to 4 after a bike ride- dumb mistake.

Good first mile. Bad second mile. Good third mile.

Left transition with 2 other guys right in front of me. I slowly reeled them in and stayed on their heels for about the first 3/4 of a mile. Then they either picked it up or I slowed, not sure which, but they dusted me from there on. I only saw one other person the rest of the run and I passed him right before the finish chute- and he happened to be in my AG! Had to hold back a major vomit feeling after sprinting the end to catch that dude.

I think I went out too fast again. I start these runs like I think I should be able to and then struggle through the middle. Still gotta learn to pace better.

Jogged a mile looking for a buddy still on the course.


Nothing to speak of post-race. No prelim results, no music, nothing. I really enjoy this race and will probably be back next year, but I really wish I could at least buy some food or something.