Cool Breeze Triathlon - TriathlonSprint

Got caught behind someone who wouldn't let me pass at the walls. This went on for 2-3 lengths. Finally put the hammer down and just passed her on the straight, but it took me a bit out of my stroke and breathing rythmn. Was able to recover for the last 50m.

Seed myself a little higher (lower time) on the pool swim. With all due modesty, I think I had myself seeded accurately, but I think others around me were a bit optimistic.

T1 seemed like it would never end. So many layers of clothing to fend off the elements. I was wet, all of my things were wet ... it was a struggle. And after all that, I took off without my gloves -- a critical error in these conditions. I quickly lost feeling in fingers and struggled handling my water bottle with numb, wet hands.

Every layer of clothing I put on was 100% necessary due to conditions, so not sure what else I could have done other than practice putting them on wet?? Definitely won't forget my gloves again either :(

Wasn't able to drink enough during the ride, due to previously mentioned lack of gloves. Got a cramp in my left calf during a climb in mile 8-9. Was able to work it out fairly quickly by dropping my heels, but did slow my pace a bit during a crucial stretch. Also hit a couple of patches of traffic that got bunched up around other cyclists -- slowed the pace significantly, but I used the opportunity to take on more water.

Push harder throughout the bike portion. Drink plenty of fluids.

Felt fairly quick - almost like I was forgetting something quick. Looking back, I think it just felt so quick in comparison to T1.

Not much. Felt pretty good. Snuck in some additional water and Shot Bloks, which I think really helped the run.

This was my best run in a tri so far. I'm finally getting fit enough in the other two disciplines that I have something left in the tank. Still not nearly as quick as I can run a straight 5K, but felt strong.

Continue to push my limits on the run. May have another minute or two left to gain.

Light jog around the campus. Grabbed a little food and water from the hospitality tents.


Weather was the biggest factor, as we knew heading into the race. I do think I need to be more aggressive when seeding myself in the swim -- I think that cost me 1:00 overall.


Lots of volunteers - I think they may have actually had it worse than us, because at least we were moving the whole time! They were definitely appreciated though.