TryCharleston Sprint - TriathlonSprint

The swim started out well. I didn't wait for the rush to subside, but started a little to the left of the pack and went for it. Was grabbed/bumped a few times, but nothing bothersome. For the most part, I felt great and like I was holding a good pace. After rounding the first buoy, I guess I slowed down considerably, although I didn't feel it so much as notice it in that I was no longer with the pack. On the final leg, I was being passed by the next wave and starting to have a sinking feeling about the swim, even though I felt good physically. I was just not keeping a decent pace. Also, I definitely had some navigating "issues" on that third leg.

Keep working on my form. I think that my form must have been suffering. Also, practice breathing on the right, like I do for races, not always using bilateral breathing for workouts. Try practicing different breathing patterns. Catch-up drill.

Fine, but I just need to stay focused and practice being faster.

Be more methodical about what to do first and not stand there thinking it over.

Nice ride. I passed many, but in retrospect, should have been more assertive about passing more. I hesitated, sometimes settling in when I should have been moving on. Condition-wise, I felt fine, not tired.
I should have been drinking more during the ride, and I did get a quick drink at the turnaround.

Gain confidence in passing!! Also, practice drinking at regular intervals.

A complete fail! I couldn't find my rack (my fault!) and when I did find it, someone had racked all over my towel, shoes were tossed and no room for my bike. I admit, I didn't have a plan B. Thankfully, a volunteer helped me find a spot for my bike, so I gathered my shoes and changed, standing on the asphalt instead of my towel since it was trapped under that other bike. That sucked, had gravel bits in my shoes for the run. Grr.

First, look at the transition area from the bike entrance to locate my spot. Then, just be ready for chaos in the transition area and roll with it better next time.

Wow, this was my best 5k time ever! I am certain that it was a bit short (and have heard from one other person who measured it at just a hair under 3 miles). Seriously, this would be a +2 min. PR for me on the 5k.
So, all in all, it was awesome. I felt good, I got my pace up in mile 2, held it in mile 3 and pushed at the end until I felt like throwing up right after. Perfect race for me!

Not a thing.

Talked, drank water.


Swimming form, not pushing more on the bike, lack of focus in transition


This is a well-run event, but I will say that the run course lacks anything interesting at all. This doesn't matter much for the sprinters, but I can not imagine running a long run on this pathway. Safe, but really boring.