Grandman Triathlon - TriathlonSprint

This was the first year they've tried the swim start like this. I've never done this race before, so I have nothing to compare it to. Swim course was fun, I enjoyed it.

Train for this race by water jogging in the pool.

It was a little bit of a run from the swim area to transition...not bad. I don't really get in much of a hurry, I sit down, put my socks on, etc. But I saw one girl sitting down going through her bag in transition stop to put lipstick on. (Maybe it had SPF in it?) After seeing my race photos, I wish I had done that too! LOL

Had sooo much fun riding that course. The other racers were so friendly, and so were the volunteers and law enforcement helping with traffic.

Get some engine work done on my bike!

Very pleasant run. As usual, I just kind of jogged along and enjoyed myself. Toward the end, met a guy running along about the same pace and we chatted for the last mile. Most of the course was shady with a nice breeze coming off the water.

I guess I should start trying to run faster and stop visiting with everyone. I have so much fun though.

When I crossed the finish line (which was lined with spectators cheering us on), a volunteer put a water bottle in my hand that said "Grandman Finisher" and it was full of water. I was so thankful! Walked around and sipped on that.


ME!


This is a don't-miss event. Lots of wonderful and friendly volunteers and spectators, very well organized, plenty of cold water, powerade, beer, pizza, sandwiches, fruit and cookies afterward. The course was fun, and the atmosphere was great. Great pre-race instruction, and the race directors sent out steady emails to participants to keep them up to date on things. Weather turned out beautiful that day also. I can't wait til next year!