Warrior Triathlon - TriathlonSprint

Swim was the last event. First tri in a pool and first reverse tri. Once I got going I had to calm myself down and get into a groove so I think my early laps are what hurt my time. The one way serpentine was nice. Easy for passing (which I didn't do much).

Need to work on swimming.

Reverse tri so no cap/goggles etc to worry about. Changed from running shoes to bike shoes ok. A little trouble with one shoe. Grabbed a squirt of GU because I'm not used to nutrition on the new bike yet. Hat off helmet on. Wore gloves. Still wonder about wasting the time but I like having them on.

Get used to nutrition on the new bike

Enjoyed the course and the hills. Almost had one lady turn into me as I passed her. Trouble going to "big gear". A lot of shifting so I needed to go in and out quite a bit. Worked out ok other than a little stressful.

Push harder, train harder on bike, get an aero bottle and work on nutrition on the bike

Reverse tri so ran bike in, stripped to suit, grabbed goggles and headed for the pool. The C3PO legs after the bike are even more so with bare feet! I guess I'm slow enought that the RD allowed the spectators into transition so I had to dodge them to get back to my spot. Putting on goggles as I ran to the pool went well.

nothing really

The run went really well. I started to think I took it too easy untill the last half mile or so then I was glad I set the pace I had. Passed a number of women which was motivating because I was afraid of being DFL.

Train harder

Walked around. Had some dry bagels and finished my powerade from the bike


training


Loved the one-way serpentine in the pool. Enjoyed the reverse too. A small race so transition was easy to navigate. Well managed (other than spectators in transition). Will plan to do again.