Cactus Challenge Triathlon - Sprint - TriathlonSprint

Swim was tougher than expected. I had a decent time (not too fast, not too slow.) Caught a couple of large breathes of exhaust from a boat that choked me up a little.

Need to focus more on me than my surrounding competitors

I was DRAINED after the swim. I practice transitions the night before at a fast pace. I was slow in the transition area because I was so drained.

I don't know (I'm trying to figure this out!!!)

It took me about 2.5 miles before I had any energy at all. I was in rough shape coming out of the transition area. I ate a gel during the first mile. My second lap was much better than the first. I was passed by MANY people. (I did pass a 13 year old on a mountain bike though!!) Dropped my water bottle on the second lap (found it on the way home though.)

Need to work on speed.

this transition was much better than the first one. I had more energy and felt pretty good. The water I got coming out of the transition was room temperature though and almost gagged me!!

need to work on moving faster with the bike (running) and getting off quicker.

I was pretty wobbly for the first 100-250 yards. (I felt ok, but my legs were buckling on me.) I walked about 2/3-3/4 of the way. Jogged most of the downhills. Due to the uneven surface, I tripped 3-4 times, but caught myself (luckily!!) Brock (from LA) walked/jogged with me after about 1 mile. I enjoyed his company (kinda slowed me down, but I didn't mind...I'm sure he thinks the same about me!!) The finish chute was pretty exciting, I was a little delusional (spelling??) after, but came to pretty quick.

Need to work on my running.

Need to train harder/more.


Finished a little slower than I wanted, but I had fun and pushed through the pain after the swim.

I think my new nickname is going to be "Left"