TexasMan Sprint Triathlon - TriathlonSprint

Beach start with wave. Line myself to right side so I can sight off of other swimmers and avoid sand bar on LT side. Running into the water I tripped and fell. Since I was horizontal already I just decided to start swimming. The other girls were still running in. This is the worse swim I've ever had. Ever. I knew I wouldn't be crushing this swim but 2:30 per 100? Ouch. 150-200M into the swim I got kicked in the gut by a breaststoker and inhaled a ton of water. I mean, it came flooding in my nose and mouth. I coughed it up and kept swimming. I did not feel smooth or good in the water. Just couldn't find my rhythem. I almost ran into a boat....not a kayak, a boat fishing another swimmer out. I'm sure I didn't swim in the straightest line. Coming out the water I was winded.....I have never been this out of breath coming out of the water. Ever. I can't believe I am going to say this, but I was actually glad to be out of the water. That has never been the case.

Swim more. Not ingest so much lake water. In all my OWS, this is the most water I've ever taken in. Bleh.

Saw Greg volunteering as a wetsuit stripper and he got mine off not problem. One yank, OFF! Took my time in T1. Dried my feet off, took my time getting everything on. I was just trying to get my HR and breathing leveled. I really felt like crap after the swim.

Go faster?

Rode completely blind. No HR moniter, watch or bike computer. Purely by RPE. I was feeling pretty terrible on the bike right after transition and I wanted to get my breathing and HR down, so I decided to take it easy and keep it in the small ring going out. Spun up hills, didn't want to wreck so I was very cautious about my surroundings. Lot's of ppl passed me. I am on a new bike and I don't think we have the fit quite dialed in. I think my seat is too low, I feel a little cramped in the cockpit and I couldn't quite get completely comfortable but once I warmed up I was just having fun being on the bike. At the turnaround I decided to put the hammer down. Threw it in the big ring and started passing people. Screamed "WHEEEEEE" as I was going downhill....might have scared a rider or two :) Was having a blast going faster. Too much fun in fact I wasn't paying attention and turned at the X-50 turn when one of the volunteers started yelling that the sprint was to the left. Ooops. Thats what I get for never knowing the course.

Ride more. Dial in fit.

Another long transistion. Took my time, got my socks on.

Go faster?

Really loved the run course. It was through the park on a nice paved trail. Legs were jelly off the bike and so first 2 miles were more of a shuffle. Stomach was rolling and I thought I was going to throw up but didn't. I think my stomach was unhappy about the lake water. Contemplated about making myself vomit, but didn't want to have gross throw-up breath. I just took my time and enjoyed the run. Walked the aid stations and when I felt my tummy twirl. Yeah, I walked way too much for a 5k.

Run More. Not hold back so much, I had waaaay too much energy after this race. I knew I was wussing out by walking.

Hung out and drank beers.


Lack of training and making just about every mistake possible. Forgetting gear, not knowing the course, not knowing pace ect. But all in all, I had alot of fun. I need to race more and my goal this year is to get more experience so I stop making such silly mistakes and stop being so anxious. I'm in my 3rd season but I've only done a total of 4 tris. This race wasn't about being perfect or prepared. It was to go have fun and remember why I do this and not take it so seriously. Oh, and not wreck on my face. Goal accomplished.


Fun race with team!