Muskoka Long Course Triathlon - TriathlonLong Course

This was the test to see if I could swim the 2km and I did. No clinging to boyies, kayak or floating on my back. Did a few stroke of breast stoke mainly to try and figure out where I was.

sight much better. Develop a pattern of breathing and sighting so I can stay on course. OWS was fine, no panic or other problems and I prefer it to the pool but I have to get the sighting dialed in.

Got stuck on the timing chip with my wetsuit which cost me some time. Didnt have an issue finding my bike. Was sure to put helmet on before unwracking bike. Ran with bike, happy to have mountain bike shoes.

have to practice taking wetsuit off quickly. dry feet better and make sure sand and rock are off.

felt sick when I first headed out on the bike but tried to drink a lot to rehydrate. Initial plan called for 2 bottles for the entire ride but grabbed a gatorade at the water station. Had 2 gels + 1 cut up power bar. Had a tough time with getting power bar down. Might stick to gels next time. Rear deraileur was cranky and sometimes didnt shift well. Also overgeared and spent too much energy on the uphills. Will try putting MTB bike cog set and see if it works for 70.3

leave water bottle holder on. be sure to test ride after doing clean and lube. try different cog set.

shoes went on well, changed sunglasses put on hat. off and running

running was difficult as it always is. very hilly course and I ended up walking up a lot of the hills.carried a water bottle which I drank but otherwise drank water and gatorade from the course.

walked mainly and did some light stretching


gearing on the bike or strength to help in the hills.


very well run, they seemed to try and make it fun. very tough course and real challenge for sure.