Welland Triathlon - Half Iron Distance - Triathlon1/2 Ironman

Got into a good rhythm. Some, minor, jostling, but kept the stroke going. Completed the full swim with Freestyle, so happy with that. A little slow, but proud that I didn't cramp up.

Swim a little harder, not my A race, so this was a good practice for Florida in November.

Slow transition. THis time doesn't include the run up from the swim exit to the transition, which was 2:39 (actually a walk mainly).

Getting ready for bike felt like a chore. Socks took a while to get on, bike shirt also was slow.



Practice getting the wet suit off quicker

Nice ride, didn't want to blow up, so spent time in Z2 and low Z3. Felt good. No watch/computer so unable to check the times, so went by feel.

Drank about 3 bottles of gatorade/heed. And took 3 gels and one clif bar.

Maybe push a little harder and use the computer/watch to manage hr and effort better.

Another slow transition. Got to get better at these.

More practice.

Ok run, not the fastest, not the slowest either. Found the out and back loop (twice) was alittle boring and hard to see when this would be over.

Got it done though.

Push a little harder.

Wandered the site, looking for Brother and parents, who had left as they had to get back to town.

Cleared my transition area and walked to the car and packed up.


Took it easy, not my A race, so more for practice and experience. Was a good guage of fitness and I think I am on the right track.

More a test of my swim, which has always been an issue, so feeling much more confident now that I can do the 2K without an issue. 4K? I think it should be ok by November.

More transition training needed.

Overall a good experience.


Good race.