Lakes Country Triathlon - TriathlonSprint

Water was nice temp. I Started way to the right and the buoys were on the left. I didn't sight much figuring I would just swim strong and I usually don't go too off course. Not this time. I was all over the place. And had a really hard time seeing the way in for some reason.
But I did start with dolphin dives to good effect--I got out there. And I saw until my hand touched bottom.

SIght better, start closer to the buoys--maybe--because then I'd be in the washing machine. I'd need to feel pretty confident and this was a start of all women over 40, so there were definitely much stronger swimmers in there. It was a good call for this one.

I should check but I believe this was probably my fastest T1 ever. It was a good run from the beach but I actually did run for once. Got my crap off and even got the new aero helmet on pretty quick.

I can always practice.

Yay!! An official 20 mph average. I knew the hill was coming and paced myself for the 1st 7 miles but hill wasn't bad. I jammed it after that but was careful over the last couple of miles so I wasn't blown out for the run. Oh, and yes, I passed loads of people and no one passed me that I didn't pass again.

Nothing. Keep working on my strength and see if I can increase speed without increasing effort.

Has to be a T2 PR!

I over-drank on the bike and sloshed for the first 2 miles. But no cramps--in legs or side stitch. I am sure that all the transition bricks have helped me. DIdn't feel the injuries though I knew my calves were getting tight at the end.

Continue with the brick workouts during tri season especially. I usually feel better when I've biked before I run.
Work on the run this winter--this is my weakness and I just don't run enough. Injuries early in the year meant I haven't got the running base and I just do as well as I can in spite of it. But running is the one area I am loathe to push myself in a race because my heart rate won't come down very fast if I do and bc of injuries.

Walked around, stretched a little. Had some gaterade, banana, cookies. After awards, went for a big breakfast.


My lack of run training. And my extra swimming.


I liked this race. It was well organized with lots of volunteers. The whole course was well laid out and logical. It was small (450) but there were very strong participants there too. I'm sure I'll do it again. There were real bathrooms awa portapotties. The food at the end was good--they even grilled hotdogs (tho I don't eat them). The shirt was technical, but the logo was tiny on the front, the color was dark blue, and mostly the back was tons of ads.