Montauk Lighthouse Sprint Triathlon - TriathlonSprint

The swim is definitely my worst skill and I have been getting some improvement. I beat my swim time from last year by one minute. I was able to sight reasonably well and stayed on course. On the turn to the shore I veered off to the right a bit because I was not sighting.

Will concentrate on swim even more.

I need to try to get in some more open water swims which is tough living in NYC.

I was a bit winded from the swim and took my time in transition #1. In addition, my rack space was at the end and along a sand dune. I could have moved a little quicker but wanted to save energy for bike.

Move a bit quicker.

I felt really good on this bike and was passing people throughout the course. I was only passed by one lead person from the wave behind me. I pushed up the one hill and passed about 6 people. I knew the course from riding it the day before and once I was over the hill the downhill momentum would carry me through the rest of the hills.

There was a slow sign too far ahead of the dismount and it was at that point I got out of the bike shoes which slowed me down the last few hundred yards. This was by far my best bike ride and was over minutes better than the prior year race.

I feel very comfortable in T2 and can't get much faster.

Within 5 steps into the run I was quickly reminded that I had a slight infection on my big left toe. Notwithstanding, I ran well and passed most of the people in front of me. However, I think I have lost some speed during the season due to less speed work.

More running and speed work.

Had some gatorade, bagel and other post-race goodies.


This is a great race which is very well organized with a classic finish. I will try to do this race every year.