Four States Triathlon - TriathlonSprint

my swim started off with a hard elbow to the goggle! Literally within the first 10 secs. Luckily the water was shallow enough to stand up and release the forced suction on my eye! ran a few steps and back into the fray..(kuddos to my finis silicone goggles..no cut or abrasion and I was elbowed hard directly in the eye. Rest of the swim I tried to stay at a steady effort and I had a bunch of people hanging on my feet. Everytime I made an effort to draft the dude would zig zag (forget it). Exited the swim after catching my only draft for no more than 50meters. Did swallow some but not alot of water. Was 10 secs slower than last year but with non exact distance who really knows. Was a little dissapointed though with the swim. must work harder!

Tried to keep up with the lead group as long as possible.

had my shoes attached to my pedals with a band. while removing my bike from the rack my front tire turned and dislodged the shoes farthest from me. I fiddled with putting it on and took the other one of the pedal and put it on.....stupid ugh

just gonna put my shoes on and run with em on next time!

I researched wind direction and planned my ride accordingly. It worked to my advantage to know what was up next. I started in approx 26 place and worked it down to 18th by end. I passed several people but not alot. Passed my friend and team mate bryce about half way in. I used the slingshot method several times and it worked to my advantage. Had a great ride and I finally didnt get passed by CO on the bike! My split only beat his by like 20 seconds but Im fired up. This was a bike split improvement of 4mins 16 secs over last year! Thanks to Edeller for the trainer...it and "riding" has made a huge difference.

not much if anything

dropped my helmet picked up my shades and my wave cap (headband) and shoved on my shoes.

I really felt some leg fatigue but no severe cramping. I ran what I could as fast as my mind and body would put up with. I stayed ahead of bryce, I passed a guy within the first 1/2 mile and he hung on my hip for at least 400m. That was the same dude that passed and then repassed me on the bike. He was bothered by being passed..cant say that I blame him. I passed two others one dude running ridicously slow and the other running about 7 mins per mile. I tried to chase down Iam, Timmy and Daniel but alas couldnt get em. They ran strong and I came within 25m of catching Ian at the end.

PUSH PUSH PUSH. I say that while im typing....probably couldnt of pushed much harder.

???? stopped and gave fives. hello


my swim ability


I had a great race. I was disappointed I didnt finish top ten but was really excited to see how well all of my teammates did. I wish my t-1 would have been faster I really ate that time and didnt get it back.