Patriot Half Triathlon - Triathlon1/2 Ironman

Pretty happy overall with my swim. Couldn't seem to find any feet to draft off of. Drifted a little left on the way out but started sighting more frequently and held a good line. Rounding was good except when I tried to round the green mid-way bouy. I would have like to have been able to breath every third or an alternating 2 and 3 but had to breath to one side due to the waves.

Sight a little more frequently during the first 200 to make sure I am on course.

Took my time, knew my wetsuit was going to snag on my heels as it always has. Just used my thumb as I have been practicing. Got up to speed quickly once on my bike and started passing people right away.

Maybe not take my time, but not sure, it helps me settle down for the bike and doesn't cost much time.

First place in my age group (bike only) was 2 seconds ahead of me, if only I hadn't dropped my chain on the first loop. Very happy with my bike split, probably my best bike yet. Started in the 8th swim wave so it was kind of fun passing a few hundred people on the bike.

Not drop my chain

Took my time again, had a little trouble getting body glide on my feet and getting my helmet unbuckled.

Put body glide in my shoes, I missed some key areas and have some blisters today. Practice with my aero helmet more as I struggled with my helmet more than I should have.

Actually not that upset with this run. Most of the poor performance is not do to a too fast bike. Between mile 4 and 5 my right foot went numb and I had to stop to massage it. Then I had to again between mile 6 and 7. I did not follow my nutrition plan as closely as I should have. Planned on having roughly 200cal/hour starting after the swim. I only had 1 GU at the start of the run and one GU about halfway through the run. I just didn't want the GU, but when I did I felt better.

Stick to my nutrition plan. Felt pretty crummy after the race and perked right up after having a coke.

Some walking, and some stretching then packing up the car.


I did not follow my nutrition plan. Need to stick to the plan that worked and was tried out in training, especially on the run.


My second year doing this race, very well put on race. My girlfriend's first Half and she placed 3rd in her age group! I PR'd by 46:39! We are both very happy with our performance and with the quality race put on.