Clemson Triathlon - TriathlonSprint

Started in back of the second wave and struggled to find room to swim for first couple hundred meters. Once I moved to the outside and got space started passing a lot of people. After the final turn I tried to follow someone who was headed off course and went way off course myself so put in a little extra distance as a result. Breathing was labored the whole time, I think as a result of all the struggles at the start.

I may try to start near the front next time to try and find clear water faster and get in a groove. When in doubt on the sighting, stop swimming and lift head up to see where I'm headed - don't keep swimming the wrong direction like a dumb-ass.

Got the wetsuit stuck on my foot and had to sit down and work it a while to get the d&%n thing off! Also, my jersey got stuck when I tried to put it on since I was wet.

Figure out how to get the wetsuit off better.

Never felt like I had my wind on the ride since I came out of the water huffing. Had a hard time drinking and didn't take the GU I planned on because of it. At times I felt like I was pushing but towards the last 3rd of the ride started to feel more comfortable. At one point I struggled to catch an 11 year old girl - humiliating - but finally did and fortunately she never caught me back. Even though I never felt good, this was the strongest bike split I've had yet.

Warm up on the bike more before the swim. It took me too long to get warmed up and comfortable and was never able to hit a groove. Also, maybe work a little less on the swim so I'm not so winded starting the bike.

Got confused on where to dismount which resulted in an errant stop about 50 feet too earlier. Also struggled with the aero bars and getting the bike on and off the rack.

Walk the complete transition before the race to make sure I know exactly where both mount and dismount lines are.

Got passed a ton on the first mile of the run, but felt like I was at a good pace and getting the legs under me. Felt really good on the last mile and passed several people. Didn't stop for any water. My fastest run split yet.

nothing but train more to get faster.

get a water and find the wife and kids to get hugs. Pack it up and then go to Zaxby's to gorge myself on chicken fingers when done.


Should have warmed up more, eaten better leading up to the race and not left so much wind in the water.


Good challenging race. Good course to "race". Well organized and competitive field. Liked the collegiate presence and, being a dawg, loved seeing the UGA tri club out there en masse. No overall or age group results were posted - that and having them in a spreadsheet would have been nice.