Tour de Kirkwood - TriathlonSprint

The water was very warm, like bathwater. Because of the heat, I gave myself some extra time to get the swim done. It took about 45 min from the start time to the time that I actually got in the pool so I was not warmed up anymore from my warm-up routine. My best time trial was 9:04, so I put myself in the 9:45 group. This was a big mistake. Several people ahead of me were breast stroking and/or walking. I passed about 6 people on the swim portion and ended up finishing in 8:15. Luckily I timed myself because the race combined the swim time with T1 time.

I had no idea I would swim that fast because of my time trials. But I guess now I know. I would line myself up with the 8 min group.

Good quick transition. The transition area was in a parking lot and it was difficult to run in my bike shoes. I need to learn the running mount and dismount.

Legs felt like jelly on the hills. This was a very hilly course.

Practice more hills.

By the time I got on the course, it was HOT! As hot and hilly as it was, I was satisfied with my pace. I focused on keeping my heart rate in check on the up hill areas and speeding up on the downs.

Water and fruit


Heat.


This is a great beginner race. This wasn't a closed bike course but there were plenty of volunteers helping to direct traffic. They did a great job. I didn't have to stop once for traffic. The pool water was dangerously warm. I would recommend moving this one to the spring or the fall.