Danskin Triathlon Series - Seattle - TriathlonSprint

This was my first open water swim. It went really well all things considered.

*shrug* Not much. I was fine without the wetsuit as soon as I got started swimming.

Let me start off by saying that my trans area was the furthest away from all the starts. I had calf cramps getting out of the water. I also took my time getting my shoes on (making sure me feet were dry, etc)

I should have had a banana this morning with breakfast. I don't usually have a problem with cramping, but definitely had problems today.

One particularly short steep hill with people walking. The course was pretty narrow right there and I had to hop off and walk as to not run into them.



I definitely need to invest in some clipless pedals. I also need to practice hills some more.

If I keep with this over the next few years, I'm also going to get a better bike. My bike is meant for short commuting. I would want different handle bars for a longer race.

I dinged my knee getting off the bike. Very wobbly. I walked in the Trans area and sat down to change my shoes

Try to be more careful getting off my bike.

Easily my worst of the three, but I knew that before I even started. Because of my knee and my calves I ended up walking more than I would have liked. Actually, I was a bit surprised that I ended up running as much as I did.

I need to practice this more. It's hard because I find swimming and biking so much more enjoyable.

Just walked around and got the free bagels and bananas.


Not enough time actually running. My running workouts were often more walk than run.


Very friendly and Girl-Power!