GJCC Memorial Day Triathlon - TriathlonSprint

Well it was my first experience with a pool swim which was not all that bad. They had us split up by swim times and then they moved people up that were faster so I got to move up a little. My only issue was people improperly seeding themselves.One guy as soon as he got in he moved his arms like he was swimming and ran the whole way. I got passed by two people but passed many. At one point before my last 50 there were 5 people slowly going under the rope so I got a little pissed but passed them all befor I got out. All in all for as big as I am my swimming is probably the strongest of the three for me now. I placed 12 out of 14 overall but swim was 6 out of 14 and could have shaved more time if not due to the issues.

Seed myself a bit faster but besides that nothing. Swim was pretty good.

Was a desent transition. Chris is going to work with me on my shoes attached to the bike so I can shave some time off but thats about it.

SHoes on bike

Well here is were my abilities are still not up to par. First I changed the seatpost back after Memphis so the ride was very comfortable but man there was several huge hills and you add that to a 8 mile course and it does not give you much ground to make up. I did pass three people but hoipe to one day be able to pass several more. I know as I loose weight I will become alot faster truth be told my weight is like a training tool similar to power crancks or anything else that makes you a better cyclist!!!But flet good again overall.

Nothing rode hard and the weightloss well it will come.

Well had several issues here. First everytime I put my foot into my shoe the insole would bunch up so finally I had to sit down and as I was running out of T2 my race belt clip snapped loose as I was putting it on.Oh and as I was exiting T2 Chris crossed the finish line so I yelled but dont know if he heard me.

Well probably sit down and get my shoes on right the first time and electrical tape up the straps on my race belt.

Well so we understand that the race belt broke so initially I was running with it in my hands but finally tied it on...the real big issue were the huge blisters that came up on my feet about a quarter of a mile into the run. This was my first race without socks so now in the future I will always wear socks!! My feet were killing me but I was able to average right at 10 minute miles and that was with taking a couple breaks and going alot slower than I wanted. Saw rrizzo as I was turning the curve to finish so that was neat. Besides the blisters I ran about 80% of the run at the best pace possibe so much better than Memphis!!!

SOCKS!!!!!

Got done and got my shoes the hell off. I had two half dollar size blisters on each foot. I found Chris and we waited fro Renee and Melissa to finish. While I was waiting I met someone I knew growing up so we talked a while and heard Renees name called. Chris and I walked a bit down the run course to see Melissa and we cheered her in as well for her first tri. Got some banannas and a diet coke.


Oh my currently but not much longer overweight self and no socks.


If you live around an area where Team Magic puts on a race its a must do. This was a great experience and extremeley beginner friendley.