Tri the Swamp Rabbit at Furman - TriathlonSprint

Swim went well. Had to swim past a couple of people and got into a traffic jam at the 175 mark when I pushed off the wall and ended up next to 2 people side by side. Otherwise, swim was too short to really get the stroke going.

More yardage per week and not slip on the ladder on the way out.

Haven't really practiced transitions. Need to learn how to mount better. Instead, just kind of stopped and got on my bike to clip in as if I was just starting a nice Sunday ride.

Forgot to pick up a GU to use during the bike. Would tape it to my top tube next time.

Felt good on the bike...really comfortable.

Need to get more miles in to increase my endurance. Speed was pretty decent, but biking has always been a weakness for me.

Was trying to ride barefoot and my foot slipped causing my shoe to hit the ground and pop off. Had to go back and get it. Would have been better just leaving them on.

Leave the shoes on. OK to unstrap them, but not ride on them unless I practice more beforehand.

Calf cramped right at the beginning. I think because I didn't have enough calories in me from forgetting the GU early on and could have drank more on the bike. Once I got moving some, it seemed to stretch out. Felt excessively sluggish.

Would have worked some bricks into the training beforehand. Plan right now, doesn't have it for 2 more weeks.

Walked around and took in a lot of water/fluids.


Nutrition was the biggest obstacle (both before the race and after). Training would be next. Aiming for a HIM in October and started training 3 weeks before the race. Looking forward to seeing progress in the future.


Good first year for the Furman race. Hot weather, which is typical for a July race in SC. Otherwise, SETUP Events puts on a decent race regardless.