New Bri Tri - TriathlonSprint

Tried to stay too close to the buoys on the way out and got trapped trying to get past a lot of people during the first 3 - 4 minutes. Breathing was poor on the way back in - too much rotation and large breaths due to overexertion.

Go wider at the start. Stay focused on good technique instead of trying to power through everyone else.

Had problems getting my suit off - especially off my feet. I could probably shave at least 30 seconds off my time if I practiced kicking and stomping out of my suit. I chose not to weart sock for the first time and that saved me some time.

Practice getting out of my suit FAST.

Really please with this. Took 3 minutes off last year's time. I hung with a lot of the big kids on nicer bikes and I was only passed by a small number of people.

Back off a little when I get into HR zone 5 to save more for the run

Took a wrong turn coming into transition, but probably lost less than ten seconds because of it. I wear orthotics and I have typically worn socks to get into my running shoes easier, but I left my yankz a little looser than I have in the past so I was able to grab the shoe heel and the orthotic when I pulled the shoes onto my feet. Worked great!

Remember where I'm set up. :)

Got passed by a few people in the first 1/2 mile, but I managed to run a few folks down in the last mile. Not my usual run performance, but still a little faster than last year. Not bad considering I have barely focused on short distance running for the past couple of months.

Hold off a little more on the bike and run down more people in mile 1.

Had a hot dog and chatted with friends.


Poor planning for the swim and pushing a little too hard on the bike.


took off 3 minutes and moved up into single digits in my age group. It was a lot of fun. I will probably do this race evrey year as my season opener. It's close and fast.