Riverwood Golf and Athletic Club Triathlon - TriathlonSprint

I think I seeded myself too low, but was honest. I passed 2 people in the first 150 yards and then got stuck behind a group of 4 people and had to follow them the final 100 yards. The timing mat was 75 yards or so from the pool so I was happy with the actual swim performance. It went by so quick I can't believe I agonized over it so much when I started swimming in January!

Seed myself a little higher and continue to work on form.

I just got my bike and clipless pedals in January so I stopped off to the side of the mount line and took my time to get clipped in and going. I did not practice transitions physically, but obessessed about them in my head. Everything wnet according to plan.

The most time was taken putting on my jersey and shoes. a Tri top would help and maybe tri shoes, but as far as the process I felt good about it.

I did not drink anything because of a fear of my bike handling skills. I feel comfortable on the bike, but I have not practiced grabbing a bottle before. The ride was great - by far a personal best. My garmin said I got over 33 mph on a couple of the hills...followed by a low of 7mph a 1/4 mile later going up the next one! I felt good throughout and kept trying to push a little harder - still learning what I can do here.

Ride more - I rode the trainer a couple days each week due to my time availability (5:30am only) and then longer rides outside on weekends. Keep pushing myself - it is fun to see what I am actually able to accomplish!

Felt good about this. My family was there to see my dismount and run in - gave me a great boost and I still felt good. Everything went according to plan.

Practice more.

Course had rolling hills, which is like the area I usually run, so I thought I did well. The only 5k I have run was Jan. 2011 and I ran a 10.10 pace so I was stocked to break 10 min/mile after swim and bikE! The course was an out and back, which allowed a lot of interaction with the athletes going the other direction - lots of "atta boys" going on. Great group of people.

Practice bricks, drink and run more. Legs felt a little rubbery coming out of transition and I was worried about cramping as well.

I have 3 boys - 5, 2 and 2. They helped me warm down by running away from me so I had to chase them! Great pizza, GREAT weather, great people and family - can't beat it!


1 - My level of fitness - I have lost 40 lbs. since Aug. 2010, but have another 15 to go. Need to run and bike way more to be able to push harder.
2 - My lack of understanding of things I could practice that would make a difference - getting familiar and doing more tris.


The volunteers were extremely helpful and cheerful. Well run race. For me this was a challenging course on the bike and the run, which is what I was looking for. I went into it with a laid back attitude, which helped on the swim portion. I will do this race again - I had a blast! Thank you BT - couldn't have/wouldn't have done it without you!