Escape From Fort Desoto - TriathlonSprint

First race in a wetsuit. Did not really see the benefit I expected. Still can't get comfortable with my face in the water during an OWS.

Not wait until the day before to make sure the wetsuit I ordered was sent. Big headache that could have been avoided.

First race with new tri shoes. They worked great!!! Feet did not get caught on the tongue, velcro strap was easy to grab. Just need to check Left pedal because shoe came unclipped as I was getting foot into shoe, could have been a bad situation.

Best thing for me would be a wetsuit that was above the calf. Feet are too big to get out of tight suit legs.

Passed a ton of people. Must have said "on your left" to 1000 of the 1200 people entered. Still laughing to myself as I watched the people making the turn from tailwind into headwind and not change gears. You could see their cadence drop along with their speed.

Not much, bike felt really good.

Almost ran into someone, not an athlete, who was exiting the transition area at the bike entry point. Still not sure who, or why they were there. The surface of the parking lot is the biggest issue with Ft. DeSoto races.

Not much, T2 is always my fastest leg.

Very hot run with little to no shade. Service road was very chewed up by the time I got to it so it was a very soft, slow return leg.

Not skip the 3-4 run workouts prior to the race.

None, got some water, found my sandals, went to truck, got my Receverite, iced my ankle, walked back to check results and showered off.


Must change nutrition, too much crap in the diet right now. Need to drop 15 pounds, see above.


Good race by same group that puts on Top Gun in June. Biggest complaint is the short bike course.