Ashland Lions Metro West Triathlon - TriathlonOlympic

Plan was to take it easy as if doing a very long run and executed to perfection. Could maybe have gone a tad bit faster but swam pretty straight and zero issues other than slowing up an extra bit on turns. Very happy with first 1M (vs .5M) triathlon swim.

More training in pool thru winter to get fast at distance

Tough transition up a long dirt path with lots of rocks, roots and spectators to dodge. Did ok but legs were cramping towards end, next time take wetsuit off right out of water.

Wetsuit off immediately, bring better shoes (ran in sandals).

Had some squeaking on new Cervelo esp on hills, need to get rear wheel reset. Definitely did 2nd lap faster than first as I wasn't sure how much I could push myself having never done over 15M in a race.

Getting a new race helmet to replace 18yr old current lid. Practicing maintaing high cadence and speed. Not bad for early in year and times held up vs my old thick tired bike on Sprint Triathlons, but feel like there is more speed to be gained from new bike.

Sandy end to bike route so chose to slow down almost to a stop. Took my time more than typical and even paused for one big gulp of Gatorade before heading out on run.

Ate a small bar at end of bike, do a little bit sooner so have time to wash it down.

Started out conservatively and was very surprised to see all the up, then down then up then down hills on course. Only flat was miles 2.5-4 and unfortunately a cramp in my lower right quad just above knee started at mile 3 as picking up cadence with flats. Had to slow down but successully fought off severe cramps rest of way.

Drink some early in race, train more for hills and get training in at over 2hrs of exercising.

Walked back and forth in shade


Cramps, possible bike issue, not able to train for 2+hrs of exertion.


Great course especially bike, now that they moved this to mid-June a much better race.