Naperville Sprint Triathlon - TriathlonSprint

I did not train for the swim and because of my calf injury I was afraid of cramping up so I went with the 10+ minute group. I spent a lot of time swimming around people and I wasted a lot of energy in the process. From what I saw many folks were lining up for times that they could not actually keep pace with which probably drove some of the competitors nuts.

Log some hours swimming and go with a lower time group on the next go around. I keep panicking when I am in traffic and resort to the breast stroke and that doesn't help much for the time.

First time in transition in over 11 years. Lets just say I was very disoriented. I was in a great spot to enter the ride and that is the only reason for the time not being longer.

Try to keep my cool and slow down. I tried to move to fast and probably wasted 10 seconds in the process. I will also practice at home pre race.

Since I swam near the end I spent most of my ride weaving in and out of traffic. There were may times when I could not pass on the left. I don't really have any races to compare to so the course was great overall. I was just trying to beat my wife's MPH avg from her two previous races and there were not too many turns so things worked out.

Need to research some basic training routines to improve my power so I can increase my Pace.

I was cramping when I was getting off of the bike and it took me a while get my shoes on. I probably should have sat down because I almost lost my balance. Also almost started the run with my helmet on.

Again, Practice the transitions! Utube videos alone will not help you!

I was surprised that I held the pace I had. A crowd of onlookers cheering me on definitely helped. I would have preferred a course without cobblestone and all the twists and turns but I am a new-bee so I probably just need to shut up and get used to it.

Work on biomechanics. I have IT band syndrome so I do not train for any running with the exception of what I do at crossfit.

Need to take the warm down more seriously next time. Have a plan and execute.


Calf injury.


I had a great time at the race. It was really inspirational seeing such a wide range in age and body types. I saw one bike that probably could have been overtaken by a tricycle and it made me realize that I need to have fun and that is what I did. Overall atmosphere was great and I will do this race again. Thanks to all the other competitors for their great spirit and motivating energy.