Nautica New York City Triathlon - TriathlonOlympic

I had total open water swim freak out. It did not bother me swimming in the husband and in fact I did not find the water too cold or disgusting. I could never get into a good breathing pattern and after 600 yards thought of asking to be pulled from water.

The good thing was that I got so far to the right (toward center of river) that the current was so strong I could have just lied on my back and flew down the river.

Relax and stay within myself.

It was about 800 yards from swim exit to the transition area. I ran the entire time and as I got closer to transition entrance, sat on park bench and ripped off the wetsuit. My transition time was within 30 seconds of fastest time in age group so I know I was moving quick.

My biking has certainly improved and was very happy to have maintained over 20 MPH on this bike course. I passed over 120 on the bike course alone and was only passed by a few. I eased off a little on the last out and back to 59th Street and need to push harder next year.

Keep the pace the entire time.

Got in and out of this transition very quickly.

Nothing

I had a heel injury 3 weeks prior to this race and had not been able to run during that time period. I definitely felt I lost some speed without doing interval training. I was very happy to maintain pace which included the hills and finished within 2.5 minutes of stand alone 10k time in Central Park.

Not get injured.

I finished so early that I was able to get a 1/2 hour massage in massage tent.


Heel injury 3 weeks prior to race and freak-out in river.


This was a very high-end professionally run race. The volunteers were great and I loved the energy associated with this race. It is pricey but well worth the price. Looking forward to racing next year.