Binbrook Triathlon - TriathlonSprint

Good solid swim. I got kicked in face in first 50m but instead of freaking me out it calmed me down - as if "OK, that's out of the way, now I can swim".
The key success factor for me was not to go out fast but to purposely go slow for first 100m and then speed up.


Focus on a longer, cleaner stroke

Only part of the race that was disappointing. I had trouble with wetsuit and just was not 'crisp' in grabbing my gear and going. 30 seconds wasted here. Had trouble putting shoes on.

Practice T1 more. Shoes on bike

One of my best race performances ever. I rode hard and smart. Gearing was crisp, I drank at just the right times, I was compact, aero and feeling powerful. I passed a number of other powerful cyclists and was only passed by 1 or 2 speed-deamons.

No much.

fine T2

Take shoes off before dismounting bike

I ran my heart out. In the 1st kilometer on the trail I made a wrong turn and gad to backtrack - this cost me 15 seconds and made me frustrated.
The first 4km were too slow (slightly over 20min) but I really kicked it up over the last 3.5km. The best part is that NOT ONE person in my Age Group passed me on the bike or run. That means I made up 3 spots on the bike and kept even on run. I was passed by a handful of few runners but not the usual herds and I even managed to pass a few myself. I'm very pleased with myself for putting together such a run after a hard bike ride.


Study / know the course better.

Watched the printed leaderboard to see if I placed. Missed it by one spot. Missed the drawprizes as well. At least the burgers and milk were good.


Swim. I need professional lessons to get me down to a 1:30 / 100m


Great race. I think this is now my favorite race in Ontario (maybe tied with Lakeside)