Maple Grove Triathlon: Dare to TRI - Olympic Course - TriathlonOlympic

Went out on the swim just trying to relax and not push too hard - felt really good on form but the right turns really threw off my navigation

Now that I have completed the distance I know that I can push harder on the swim.

I really lucked out with the location of our wave - inside the second row. It made it so much easier to find my bike and get out to the bike in/out.

need to figure out how to deal with the timing chip - I think I'll try using an old sport watch around my ankle on the next wetsuit swim.

Didn't have the crowds riding three abreast that we had at Buffalo but we didn't have the free drafting either.

Going into the race I was worried about pushing too hard on the bike - I might have worried too much and gone out too slowly.

I should have taken more water at the last bottle exchange? I didn't feel dehydrated so I'm not sure on this.

Had trouble with the bike next to me encroaching on my space - need to work on pushing out of the way when they do that.

Need to stick to my plan

really tried to stay within my pace guidelines today - did pretty well - I lost focus on the second lap - part of that was due to the nearly continuous climb from mile 3 to 4 - part was due to fatigue.

If I had concentrated better on keeping my pace up instead of letting my stride get long I think I would have been better off.

Walked to the beach and went for a swim - it's my favorite part of a Triathlon.


Being new to the distance and not knowing how my body would respond I took it easier than I needed to at times.


This is a very well run race - volunteers are plentiful and enthusiastic. The course is pleasantly full of competitors - you aren't ever alone but I never felt hemmed in.
The only caveat I would have is that there aren't enough life guards on the swim - Many fewer than Buffalo and less than Minneman with 1/5 the people. There is no way that they could effectively watch that many people for someone in trouble.