TrySports Battle at Buckhorn Triathlon - TriathlonSprint

All the men started as one. We were treading water. The route to the first bouy was a melee! Punching, kick, karate, kung fu, jujitsu, etc. Lost my RoadID here (gotta order a new one). Some guy kept weaving across me. At the first bouy I extended my strokes and pulled away from him into clear water. I had a weird cramp in the top of my left foot, but it did not slow me down. I switched to tinted goggles before the race when I realized we would be swimming into the sun on the return. It was a good choice.

Start more towards the fron and start being smooth sooner.

Only so so, feet were a lttile cramped and could be a little more organized.

Practice transitions more

Took about 3 miles to get a rhythm. For some reason I was not breathing great at the beginning. After 10 miles I knew this was only going to be a so-so ride. Did not seem to have much jump in my quads. Passed and was passed by about the same # of people. Drank about 1/2 a bottle of water and ate a GU. Hill at mile 13 seemed to beat a lot of people up me included.

Not sure.

Feet cramped a little getting my running shoes on. It was my first time running with xtenex laces. Forgot my garmin on the bike and went back for it. D'oh!

Practice using new lace system more to get used to them. Not forget Garmin

Knew I was not going to have a stellar run, but knowing how far I have come with my Bursitis I am not upset. Knew this was going to be my achillies heel here. Drank a little water a the aid statins and poured the rest on my head.

Build a bigger running base and that is what I am doing now. Oh and shed more weight, which I am also doing.

Ate and drank and congratulated my coach for winning for the 3rd straight year. Sub 10 minute swim is unreal!


Not enough running and being behind with my run training due to injury.


Had fun. It was good to be racing again. Would have the clydesdale division by a minute, but even though I qualify I have never raced that. It would be too much like giving in!