Napa Valley Sprint Triathlon - TriathlonSprint

Felt a bit panicked at the start. Had to calm myself down and concentrate on my stroke. I sited well to the first and second buoys. However, on the way back in I got off track, quickly! I was way off which panicked me again! Got back on track and finished a little disappointed in drifting off course.

Site better. The way was finally clear and I took twenty or so strokes, concentrating on form and gliding so i moved quickly...the wrong way! Very shakey after the swim. Couldn't get my wetsuit off.

Way too shakey after the swim...got really dizzy and felt extremely light headed. I was really anxious at the start but had to focus on settling down.

Practice Transtion more.

The day before, as we drove the route, I was terrified! Those hills looked huge. Not too bad on the ride. Yes, I am slow but I felt okay. Same thing happened, as in my Iron Girl last summer, I pass people on the downhill and they pass me on the uphills. Shifting was great though don't think I ever had problems on this route with my shifting.

I have worked a little on hills but see I need to learn how to work better on hills. My new shoes made for more effienct riding and helped...just gonna require more practice.

Came in dead last in this area! Whats worse is that it was by minutes!

Didn't seem that I took that long. At this point I just need to practice my transitions.

Leg cramps at the beginning, maybe first 2 tenths. After a bit I had a good pace and felt comfortable. I stopped once to tie my shoes, walked a couple of times up the first hill. Then felt pretty good the rest of the run. Let gravity do its part on the downhills and finished strong. My daughter said I actually look like a runner now. So getting there.

Stretch more.

Walked around to cool down. Ate whateve they had to offer.


Transition transition transition...practice more!


This was a good race. For me it was a challenge, especially the bike with the hills.