Sharks Siesta Key Triathlon - TriathlonSprint

Based on my time, the course was likely a bit short; I've been swimming around 2:10 in my workouts and did a 1:56 pace today.
Start was in a chute; lined up in the center towards the back. Just jogged into the water and waded in until it was deep enough to swim. Focused on swimming my pace, and breathing well. Seemed to have other swimmers around me the entire way; some bumping, but nothing too bad. Held steady pace until I was approaching the last buoy, then picked up my tempo. Last leg back into the beach was straight into the sunrise, so couldn't see a thing; just stayed in the pack and followed the guys in around me.

Not too much to complain about. Pretty much swam to my conditioning/fitness level. I noticed about 1/2 way that I wasn't finishing my pull, so tried to focus on that. Probably could have picked up the pace sooner at the end.

Second race with my Giro Advantage 2 aero helmet; on without any problems. Long run/jog through transition to mount line.

Maybe shoes on a bit quicker.

I was just slow. Kept a good average cadence, but couldn't seem to push a gear. Was able to pick up to 17-18 mph for the last couple of miles, but otherwise just couldn't go.

Ride more.

No probs.

Nothing.

Trying to get my legs under me for the first 1/4 mile. Got into my run/walk schedule and actually felt better the further I went.
Left quad bothered my over the second half; was better when I shortened my stride a bit.

Just keep up my running volume and keep loosing weight.

Drank a bottle of water and walked around.


Need more TITS.


One of my favorite races. Beautiful weather. Missed it last year when I was still in my boot for my Achilles tendon, so feels good just to be out there.