5430 Sprint Triathlon - TriathlonSprint

Alot of swimmers swimming diff directions and off course. Questioned myself a couple of times because of this but I continued to stay well on course. Once past the first turn I was swimming pretty much alone- only saw a couple of my age groupers around me. It was smooth from there.

Try to get past the frenzy a little quicker - should have really kicked into gear sooner than doubting my course/direction

tried the trispray to put my suit on this year and makes a diff getting it off now. No hangups in removing the suit.

Can't run in biking shoes due ot achilles injury - walked fast and did as well as I could.

Not much I can do other than more practice. Would like to eventually have shoes on pedals but that can prove to be quite difficult and takes a lot of training. maybe next year.

Have already known I need a lot of work on the hills. Climbing is not an issue - the descent is still unnerving to me. Really need to learn to use the downhill speed to my advantage.

More training on the hills

all went well but had to put on a IT compression strap for the run. This is a new item and I then forgot my nutrition for my pocket - and my "advil". The achilles was really aching and really needed the help. Headed out without it and actually considered going back for it...

practice the transition more. other than that, the time wasn't too bad.

Really had a tough time with the initial aspect of the run; walked for a bit and got hold of my mental state and had to really talk myself into running with the pain. mile 1 came pretty fast - then the aid station and got my gu and water - that helped. After the turn around just did the 10 min run, 1 min walk - that helped too. Then a fellow age grouper ran ahead of me and I was not going to let another one pass so I caught up/passed and finished ahead. Better than I expected.

remember my nutrition - practice my transition. Nothing I can do about my run this year - after my 1/2 IM I will have surgery on the achilles. Hopefully that will get my run back up to where it should be.

walk and stretch


Achilles injury and right IT band issues.


Overall a good race and I loved seeing how well organized it was. Lot's of friendly volunteers. But...was surprised to see the lack of real food - just a lot of appetizers - what's up with that? Had to go out to eat afterwards. I have seen better venues for less $$. Great medals though!