Preble County Y Triathlon - TriathlonSprint

I was really worried about the swim. I am not a good swimmer! Goal was to not drown, and if possible, swim the entire length without stopping. Well, accomplished both of those. My technique was not the best. I wanted to bilateral breath as much as possible, but ended up breathing to my right almost exclusively, which worked out ok since the bouys were on the right, making keeping my track straight a little easier. Got a little tired about the 1/2 way point, but told myself to just keep going. Bumped a few people during the swim, but not bad. Was very glad to see the end of the swim approaching.

Learn to swim! Also practice sighting a little so I don't come to a stop when I look up to see where I am going.

With a little practice, could take some time off this. Just tried to relax, take it easy, and not forget something for the bike portion.

Maybe not wear socks with tri shoes on bike?

Did not have my Garmin on the bike, so just rode by feel. There were more hills than I was used to, some kind of steep, but none with very long slopes.

Need more training on hills. Also some more endurance and power training on the bike.

OK overall. A little clumsy getting off the bike.

Practice transition and getting off and on the bike smoother.

My legs felt pretty tired when I started, but I expected that based on the brick training I had done. Usually improves after the first 1/2 mile or so. Started slow, but my legs never really recovered. Just keep pushing along. Told myself "NO WALKING"! And I didn't.

Maybe a little more brick training.

A little walking along with water and some snacks. Sat in the shade a little waiting for the results.


Happy with my performance, but additional training in all three events would improve my time.


The first year for this race. Overall very well run. Speedy-Feet did a good job, as usual. Also lots of helpfull volunteers. The only things that would have made the event even better would have been more participants and some spectators along the course to cheer everyone along. Will definately do this race again if they have it next year. Weather was also great for this time of year. My first triathlon is now history; with a lot of time in the pool, on the bike, and on the road to get to this point. Many times during the past year I didn't think I would ever be able to complete even a sprint distance triathlon. It feels good to have accomplished what I set out to do. Maybe I will take a couple days off! Maybe not. 5K tomorrow morning in North Star and then back to training for the Air Force Marathon in September.