24th Annual Tri For Fun #1 - TriathlonSprint

Swam with #betyoursilver; most crowded wave in which I've ever swam; difficult to avoid the congestion and swim around at times; stayed relaxed

consider placing myself a the front of the pack in these Tri 4 Fun races

Pretty good transition; felt like my area was disorganized but I didn't really experience any problems so it's probably OK. I've been experimenting with longer socks because in some races the timing chip chafes my ankle, but the longer socks are not quick to put on. Not sure which way I'll go for my real races

Need to figure out the sock thing

Passed a lot of people and had to slow for some bunched up riders a few times; forgot to re-program the Garmin after downloading new software so it wasn't picking up transition times in the multisport mode. Ended up in Run mode right out of T1. Getting use to the new gearing on my bike but feel I did well overall. Wasn't way off on gears at any point even if not in the ideal gear at all times.

Double check the Garmin settings; continue to log miles on the bike with new gearing

Again, the transition area felt disorganized to me and my run things weren't at my fingertips; I like races where there are two transition areas, but overall this didn't much impact my time

consider getting some quick tie laces for running shoes

Enjoyed this run but wish I had pushed myself a little more. Felt strong on the uphills.

Push harder

oranges, sports drink, stretch, sit in the sun


Race was at the end of two heavy volume training weeks but for a practice race, I feel pretty good about this. I got some information I'll use in preparing for the Vineman, especially in transitions


Very well organized; lots of volunteers who seemed to be having fun; good amount of room in transition area and a great event for newcomers to the sport or people who need a practice race.