Triangle Orthopaedic Sprint Triathlon - TriathlonSprint

Start was a time trial start that spread us out pretty well. Didn't feel great starting off, but was enjoying lots of open water as no one was around. Then, around the 300m mark, I realized I was pretty far off course and had to make up some ground. Pretty much back in the thick of things by the first turn. Making the last turn there was a little congestion, but not much contact.

Better sighting starting off.

I don't know how this transition was faster than last year (last year must have been really slow). I could not get my wetsuit off to save my life. I tugged and pulled trying to get it off, and literally fell over. Then I sat there and laughed at the thought of racing with it on the bike and run. Kept kicking and pulling, kicking and pulling until it finally came off.

This is a tough course. It is only 10.5 miles so it sounds pretty easy. But these "rolling hills" are tough. I loved going down at 34, but getting back up is tough....and they keep coming.

Today I was passed ON THE RIGHT at about the 5 mile mark. The guy didn't say a word, just started to come around me. Unfortunately I was moving right and I just caught a glimpse of him out of the corner of my eye before my back tire would have hit his front. Not happy. After letting him know to pass on the left I took off and never saw him again....but I have his race number and know who he is.

Right foot got stuck in my clip at the dismount line and I couldn't unclip.
Unclipped before going down.

Felt a little disoriented while racking my bike. Had to stop and think. Then just grabbed my stuff and ran.

Course was changed from last year due to construction. Not a flat course, so a bit of a challenge.

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First race of the season so hopefully I will get better - at racing and the misc. things.


Love the new timing system with the automatic results.
The posted results online (right now) are kind of messed up. But I know FS will fix them asap.

FS is awesome! I love their races!!!