Spring 2006 REC-PLEX Triathlon - TriathlonSprint

I had to breast stroke most of the swim. This was the worst swim performance I have ever done.

Train.

With a poor swim performance, I gave myself a little extra time in the transition area to get my composure together. At the mount line, I had a little trouble getting clipped into my pedals.

Nothing, my transition performance was beneficial.

It rained on me for the first 15 minutes of the bike. Once it quit raining and the sun came out, I was luckily in the river bottoms shaded by trees, so I didn't immediately have the sun/humidity post-rain.

I didn't realize that there was a tail wind on the way out. I realized it at the turn around point.

Last year, there was a dog loose on Silvers Road. He never left the road, but stood at the edge of his yard and "warned" riders not to come too close. I guess people complained because this year...no pooch!

Overall, I am very pleased with my bike performance.

Train more.

My calf cramped a little right off of the bike. I took a little time to stretch the muscle before the run. Even though I drank a lot on the course, my mouth was very dry. I took a couple big swigs of Gatorade, and two cups from the first water station set up at the beginning of the run course.

Bricks.

I had to walk most of the run. I had developed some raw blisters on the ball of my foot during the bike. I think this was due to wet socks. Every step I took (both running and walking) hurt. My legs just would not work with me.

Train.

Stretched a little.


Lack of training


I love this race and the course. Rumor has it that St. Peters is building a man-made lake. Hopefully next year the swim will be OWS.