Kokopelli Triathlon - Olympic Course - TriathlonOlympic

Good T1.

Bike went fine. I didn't feel like I was overcooking it, but my run was a complete mess...

Good T2.

Run was an absolute mess. My legs felt tired as expected coming off the bike. I was able to get it together before the first mile was over. I completely fell apart somewhere around the turnaround. I just couldn't go. Started feeling lightheaded and crampy, and was probably barely managing 8:30 miles. By the end I was so distressed I just wanted to finish. Two people in my AG kicked past me with less than a mile to go and I could barely summon the will to care. Finished absolutely disgusted with myself. Over 5 minutes slower than my last two races.

I blame my lack of focused training over the last 4 weeks or so, particularly run training. I just completely hit the wall with 3 miles to go and had nothing to give.

Felt very overheated, poured water all over myself and layed in the shade for a bit. Started feeling a bit better, got some pizza and had to leave pretty quickly to meet friends back in SLC.


Poor training regimen the last several weeks.


This organization has a new RD. I think he has improved an already excellent race. Everything was right on time, results were posted VERY quickly and post race events were better than they have been in the past. I only wish I were better prepared, I could have easily hit the podium.