Warsaw Optimist Triathlon - TriathlonSprint

Being my first tri, I didn't know how the start would go. It was a bit rough the first 100 yds, after that it went as expected.

Nothing.

I didn't practice my transitions much, some work can be done here.

Practice.

Biking was better than normal for me, out was mostly uphill and headwind, back was much faster. Felt a few calf cramps so I knew I was in for a fun transition

Get a faster bike & train on the bike much more, some folks were passing just simply flying.

Started getting some cramps, very quick transition.

Nothing.

Felt like crap first 1/4 mile, calf cramps. Ran through and were gone by 1/2 mile in. Developed a good cadence and stride.

Kicked up the speed at the end too soon. While driving the course I missed one loop off the main road that added about a 1/2 mile to what I thought was the finish. Imagine my surprise when I had a full mile and not a half mile left. Finished ok

Beer in the back yard 2 hours later.


Cramps. I have not had these in a long time. I always ran a mile or two after I bike train to help with this, I even ate two bananas before the race. I need to work on this issue.


My first tri, so I can't rank this well but it seemed really well run, I did not have to worry about anything besides what I was doing on the course. I had a great time, I will be back next year.