Wilmington YMCA Triathlon - TriathlonSprint

DIdn't have much energy today and worked too hard crossing the channel. After the first turn I felt a little better. Swam at close to the pace I planned. As it turns out this was the best part of my race.

Start further to the left and let the current take me to the right.

While I was told that it was a long way from the swim exit to the transition area nobody told me how rough the road was. it really did a number on my feet. Exhausted from swim and walked a long way with bike to mount line. Put on my bike jacket as I was feeling cold.

I need to be in better shape for the swim so I could run out of transition. Turns out I probably didn't need the cycling jacket.

Still didn't have much energy so I didn't push. Followed some slower riders for too long. I was just wiped out today. FIrst race in which the bike wasn't my best segment but I just didn't have the energy and decided to save some for the run.




Don't stay behind slow riders for so long. Be in better physical condition. I don't know what was wrong but somethings been coming on for a few days.

Better transition than T1. Was able to run through transition.

Nothing.

My right hamstring started cramping up almost immediately. I had to shorten my stride and run slower to try and let it relax. After 2.5 miles I was finally able to lengthen my stride and pick up my pace. Still didn't have much energy.

Be in better condition. I have to figure out why I get cramps after longer swims as I am hardly using my legs at all. Maybe I need to use more legs in the swim?

Had some Gatorade and part of a sandwich. Tried to stretch out a little. Couldn't bend over without cramping.


I have been somewhat sick all week with cold sweats at various times. I felt OK on race day but had very little energy.


I really could have enjoyed this race if I felt a little better. I spent way too much time in transition trying to recuperate. Oh well, there's always next year.