Monster Triathlon – Keller - TriathlonSprint

I have made really great strides in my swimming since starting to train for my first triathlon 4 months ago. The set up did not allow me to show what time I really couldve gotten. It started off great and I passed about three people in the first 150m. But it was not easy to pass with the set up. I came to a fourth person to pass and could not get around his zig zaggin. THen there was a big bunch about 25m from the ladder that cost much more time. In training I probably swim about 1:40 to 1:45/100m. But I see that everyone else had the same problems and I was very excited to see 8th out of my age group for my first swim!

I did find some good things to work on. One major one is sighting. When I came up behind someone I noticed that I was not prepared to sight while continuing my stroke like I saw some of the other more experienced swimmers do. I know this will be important in open water swims in the future and plan to practice this in upcoming training sessions.

I did not put alot of emphasis into getting out quickly in T1. I havent practiced it very much and never done it before. I do not have bike shoes and had to put on both socks and shoes. And wanted to make sure and remember everything I needed to keep warm. Man it was cold.

Definitely need to practice this alot more.

My cateye had this at 12.8 miles. I really was hoping to average 15 mph. I thought I was on pace for that and my cateye had me at 14.9 mph average. They had me at 14.2. I will say I was pretty close to my goal so I am happy with it. Being my first race, and actually seeing how fast people are in person amazes me. I have much to learn.

I am going to continue to volume build, but at the same time try and learn a little bit more about cycling. To be honest, I know little to nothing even after training for 4 months. I just went out and road for the amount of time that BTs plan told me to and didnt put much thought into it. I need to change this and improve.

This felt really funny with the cold. Legs felt strangely numb and just weird all around. I though I would be pretty quick out of this transition because I didnt have any shoes or gear to change out. Just a hoodie. But once I got off my bike my body told me to take it easy and get some bearings. I did quite a few bricks off the bike so I felt prepared, but I think the cold threw in another factor I wasnt prepared for. So I took it easy and adjusted.

Not too sure what I could have done differently but pushed a little harder.

I knew I was a slow runner, but I feel like I could have pushed a little harder. I was just scared to poop out. I felt good and kept my pace.

Worn a watch. What a dummy I am. But before the race I decided not to because I figured I just wanted to finish. But it would have been nice to see how I was doing at the half way point. And to get a good idea of when I could start pushing towards the end. As a result I went across the finish line with a lot left in the tank.

Put on sweatshirt. Grabbed some water and turned in my chip.


Cold. Lack of preparation. Lack of knowledge. Looking forward to getting better.


I dont have anything to compare this too, but things seem to go pretty smoothly for there being 700 plus participants. I would definitely consider doing this one again next year to end my season if travel plans allow. People were very friendly and helpful. They need to change the swim