Shelbyville Triathlon Series Race #4 - TriathlonSprint

Well, felt more relaxed this swim. I did take a blow to the head when a guy came swimming toward me on the wrong side. Still,I thought I swam faster. I had clear water right ahead of me and behind me and no excuse for a time that's 13 seconds slower than last time when I was panicked throughout the duration. I might have to come to terms with the fact that I am just a very slow swimmer.

Swim faster, lol!

Only issue was helmet kept getting stuck on hair binder. Practiced jumping on to pre-clipped shoes but didn't try it in the race quite yet.

Pre-clip shoes.

Happy with bike. Felt like pace was comfortably hard. Legs got a little tired, which could have been from tough week at work (riding racehorses). Still, very happy being fastest bike of all the ladies.

Drink! I didn't pick up my water bottle once. I need to work on this!

Got out of shoes while still on bike, but didn't flying dismount quite yet. Still a big step for me!

Learn flying dismount. Check running shoes for objects beforehand (pebbles were in them).

Uncomfortable run. Was a little tired off the bike this time, and it was very hot (high 80 today) compared to about 60avg. Had one gulp of water at halfway. And had one major issue- started dry heaving at mile 2. Not sure what that was about! No tummy problems, just strange gag reflex. It happens every once in awhile to me and I just hate it. Slowed down, regrouped and felt fine 20 seconds later. Splits 7:10, 7:22, 7:29 and last little bit 7:15. Most people had slower runs today in the heat, wind and longer bike compared to last month. Still, 2nd of females- I'll take it.

Probably try to avoid gagging! That cropped my style. And advice here would help, lol!

Jogged 2 easy, easy miles.


Gagging. Probably not taking enough fluids. And swimming slowly.


Love these races. And ended up being overall winner of the series and 2nd OA female in this race. Won a great TYR tri bag, Ironman supplements and a trophy. And bad dog spray to ward off menacing canines.