Danskin Triathlon Series - Austin - TriathlonSprint

I was a lot better at sighting this time and stayed pretty close to the buoys. I did almost swim over a few folks, but tried to keep pace and avoid hitting them. I did pretty well in keeping a consistent stroke and rhythm. Didn't have to do any survival strokes. Front crawl all the way.

I need to start training to take less breaths. Still do bi-lateral breathing but know I can hold my breath for a lot longer. I didn't swim as fast as I had wanted to, but my performance was consistent with the last tri.

The run up to transition seemed longer than the rookie, but I jogged it all the way up.

Not sure. Maybe run faster?

Felt awesome to go faster on the same course. I think having the right size tires, experience with the course, and the adrenaline rush I get from riding helped me ride fast.

Pass slower riders to give myself more clearance on the corners. I had to slow down a lot to give them room/make their turn.

Did this transition a little slower than last time. I took a GU and I think thats what may have slowed me down. The run from the bike exit to my rack was also longer.

Take the Gu on the bike before dismounting.

I need to start doing more run bricks. But did pretty solidly, maybe less than a minute off of my normal 5K race pace. Did better than expected.

Drank lots of water and a recovery drink. Walked around a bit to cool down and found a shady spot to sit with the best boyfriend in the world! :)


Nothing specific. Just need to keep training to get faster.


It was organized well, but I guess i'm spoiled from my first tri experience with High-Five Events. We had to body mark ourselves and the transition area at racking the day before was not being monitored (non athletes were going in/out). It may have been from a lack of available volunteers. And there was no beer. :( But overall, it was a fun experience and the swim volunteers at the start were very encouraging and pumping us girls up. They did have a ton of swim support in the form of "swim angels", which came in handy for some who got scared/off rhythm.