Cranberry Trifest - Olympic Course - TriathlonOlympic

My wave was very large. It didn't clear out till about halfway after the first turn buoy.

Started to the right, but I didn't realize how many people were behind me. I thought I was in the back of the pack at the start. I sprinted a bit to get to some clear water, but had some issues breathing and felt like a panic attack was coming on. I swam to the right where there was noone and just did breast stroke to calm down.

Once I calmed down I had a great swim. Was able to breathe on both sides when the sun wasn't blinding me. Passed a lot of people including some of the elites. I realized during the race that I wasn't kicking as much as I thought I did. I was able to keep that up for a while than had to stop. Will practice kicking more in training over the winter.

Need to practice mass starts more. Although, I could have turned around and saw how many people were behind me and just waited. Feel like I should be able to surge ahead to get to clear water. Not sure the distance is right.

I did not feel this fast, but I had a great swim.

Very long run from Swim exit to T1. In fact I basically ran in a circle to get to my bike. That kind of sucked. Ran a little too hard, but again a long run.

Saw my wife and son on the way into T1. They were right by my rack spot. I didn't get to see them before I started the race.

need to figure out how to get my suit off quicker.

good bike. I had a really good pace for about the first half, then faded a bit. Caught back up to people that passed me during my fade. Felt a little better on hills. Had some issues on some, but was able to push up most, and hills are relative for this course. Most of it consisted of one loop the Patriot half bike course.

Drank about half a water bottle of Gu Roctane. Had about three quarters of my aero drink. Had a Gu about 45 minutes into ride.

Saw my wife and son right on the way in off the bike. I caught them too late, and my son seemed shocked to see me.

Not much.

had a quick run from the bike in to my spot. Got out of my shoes and rode, got right off and passed the guy into transition who passed me on the way in.

He cut right in front of me so I had to slow down and avoid him.

Running shoes got stuck on feet a bit. But other than that nothing. I might be able to run faster. Also, need to re-rack bike using the handlebars. I swung the bike around and backed it up and reracked it the same way i did earlier. This might take a few seconds off.

had to take a bio break. Found a port o potty and really glad I usedit. I didn't see another one on the run course. Kind of strange.

Started off slow, and met up with someone, we chatted for about two miles until I couldn't keep his pace.


poured water on my head every aid station, and took a drink of water every mile or so.

Had an issue with the hill at mile 5. walked through the aid station poured water on my head and walked a bit, then started running. Was able to finish strong. I passed three people who had passed me a while back.



I don't think I could have pushed any more than I did. I might have blown up if I did. As it was I didn't think I could run as strong as I did near the finish line and not blow up.

sat in the shade tent at the finish line and tried to get in the ice bath. Way too cold, actually painful. Drank water. had some fruit.

Saw my wife and son outside of the finish area. he was upset he couldn't see me.

Walked to our blanket and stretched a bit. Got food.

Found out my son was the hit of the bike in. He was cheering everyone and saying Go! Go! WooooHooo. He sure did get in the spirit of spectating.


Should have done more speed work for the bike and run. Should do more hills on the bike. Group rides may help this issue.

I think my nutrition was good for this distance. I didn't realize I didn't drink that much until after the race. I didn't feel like I held my nutrition back, I only drank when I felt like it for water, and drank GU about every 30 minutes, or when I felt I needed it.


Race started late due to thick fog on the lake. Said start was suppposed to be at 8:15, but by my watch my wave went out at 8:14 and we were the second wave.

More port o potty's on the run course?