St. Peters Rec-Plex Spring Triathlon - TriathlonSprint

This is the 3rd time doing this race, and so I was used to the routine and chaos of the pool with so many people in it. Was much more aware of my heart rate and worked at keeping it at an average rate. Considering I only practice a couple times beforehand, it is easy to see that I am pretty competitive in this area...with a little work, I could easily improve here. My practices times were closer to 15 minutes.

Practice more beforehand, overall, I raced well in the water. Actually really like the lanes. It is easy for me to practice this style of race at our local pool.

I had just bought new shoes and clips the week before, so I was a little out of practice with this transition...much less using the new shoes at all. It went great considering this!

Duh, practice more w/new shoes! Boy were they worth it though on the ride. Best bike race ever for me!

Coming in second in my age group was awesome. I knew as I was riding that I was rocking it, and I am pretty sure with some practice, I can improve over 16mph.

Need to find a practice course that is flat w/ some hills. Most of my practice is usually all hills, or all flat. Nothing in between.

They didn't time our Transitions, so I have no idea if it was added on to the bike or run or swim?! Mine were probably average considering I had new shoes!

Apparantly I suck at running. This I already knew!! Gotta get on a program that focuses in that area. I normally run @ 11 minutes. I was just worn out from my biking. I knew I was doing good and put all my effort there...knowing my run would probably suck! One more goo might have helped too!

May need to up the ante on the goo...also need to focus on running when I am tired and doing it anyway...work on speed!!

walk and stretch, took a shower at the recplex...felt much better, especially after a little cold water..


Just my lack of prep w/running. Bike and swim were excellent. Yet to have my "perfect" race where each segment goes well. Two more races to go this summer, and I definitely have areas to work on!


I like this race because it is kind of a no frills kind of deal. It is a longer than sprint course (except it is a sprint distance swim). It is safe, well organized, and basically the same every year....dependable. Great way for me to see how I am doing with my training. Also shows me how I have improved, because it is the first tri I ever did in 2008.