Sandman Triathlon - TriathlonSprint

Swim canceled after half the waves had already started. Since we hadn't started yet they just had us run down the beach along the water line back to the transition area.

I would have liked to have tried the swim. Time for those who did complete the swim were 14-37 minutes so I think I could have done it.

10/60 in my age group. Great transition except for rocky pavement in one section of the TA that we had to run through. It was painful. Forgot to grab my GU to consume on the bike. I should have had an even better advantage than those wearing wetsuits but everyone that wore them were able to take them off before we started our wave run back to transition.

Remember my GU. Maybe I should tape it to my top tube next time.

The wind was very stong at times and slowed me down. I spent more time in the aero position than most races because there were no hills. The route was very congested at times and we had to pass 3 across. I think this is because we didn't swim and so there was not as much spreading out. Also could have been the wave sequence. Alot of women's and older mens' wave went before ours and we pass alot of them. Saw the aftermath of one wreck.
Bike dismount was a problem. As we came around the back side of the TA there was a funnel bringing us to the TA opening. When we got in the mouth of it athletes started dismounting in front of me. I didn't see a dismount line but i stopped too. Everyone started yelling for us to get bakc on our bikes and keep going so we did. I never did see a dismount line not did anyone flag me down to dismount. All of a sudden I was at the TA open and had to brake hard. It was very confusing.

I should have checked out the dismount area before the race.

6/60 in age group, 97/701. Very good transition. No problems, no issues.

The only way i could get faster would be to leave my bike shoes in the pedals next time. Need to practice that this off season.

Ate my gu coming out of T2 and i am not sure it was a good idea. Good run but I was getting side cramps from the very beginning. Running into the wind on the way out but it kept me nice and cool. I was able to accelerate on the way back but the cramps got worse. Also the sun was beating down and was starting to bother me.

Need proper hydration and nutrition plan execution. need to run more in the heat next summer do acclimate better.

Said hey to my wife and kids then went to get food and drink. It was very crowded and hard to move around. Had to wait too long to get hydration.


This is a good race but there were lots of changes this year. New transition area/finish area, run course finish area, bike course. I think it will improve over time. I will do this one again.