Tri the Parks - Fort Yargo State Park - TriathlonSprint

The swim was harder than I expected, not due to distance but all of the "other" variables, which I had read about but not experienced. All the things I read which said "you won't understand until you do it" were true; the constricted lungs in cold water, the kicks in the face, grabbing-at-my-ankles stuff. Frankly, it was like a battle royale in the water. None of it intentional, mind you, but still pretty physical. It was just hard to get into my rhythm until about 200 m in, and then we got to the buoy, everyone got packed together making the turn, and it started again. Still, it was a great learning experience, and I did OK, just a couple minutes slower than my best pool times. Hopefully I'll be more prepared next time.


RELAX and swim more confidently. Oh, and wear goggles that don't fog at 25m!

Not bad for 1st tri, but I can make up a lot of ground here. Speed laces may help

Um, everything FASTER.

Road bike worked very well. I felt strongest during the climbs, but my times weren't as competitive as they were in the other 2 events. Of course, I spent the least time training on the bike, so now I know where to direct more energy in the future.

I need to practice more on the bike. Also, I held myself back to "save up" for the run. In hindsight, I could have put more effort in.

I have clips, so it was a no-brainer.

NOt much. Pretty fast for me.

NOt as fast as my usual 5k, but I'm pretty happy with it.

Run faster (duh!). I need to do more intervals.

Walked. Ate some bananas.


I think I held back too much, in fear of the second bike-run set. Oh, and I was not as well prepard for all the "other" stuff of the OWS. I'll be better next time.


I'd give it a 5, but I only have a sample size of 1.

Overall, I was happy with how I did. Again, I didn't do this to be competitive, but I ended up placing 5th in the Novice division. My times would have put me MOP with my age group (30-35), but to be fair, I may have benefitted from starting last in terms of the swim start not being as aggressive. The main thing for me was I finished the whole thing without stopping, walking, doggy-paddling, etc. Now, on to Mistletoe!