Music City Triathlon - Intermediate Course - Triathlon

I can't believe that this race was wetsuit legal. I'm not sure that it ever has been. The current was a little stronger that it appeared from the surface. I had a little difficulty rounding a couple bouys due to the current sweeping me. I felt very comfortable in the water and my HR was really low coming out. I'm just need to find a way to get faster.

Get in the pool more

Decent little run from the water to T1. Ran with a good pace into transition. Had to sit down to get wetsuit off my feet.

Put some body glide on my feet.

There was a strong headwind blowing from the north and it did not go away when climbing the hilliest portion of the course. I still kept it in the big ring but had to work harder that I planned on. When the course turned south, it was fast. I spun out 2-3 times. I was hoping for a faster time but still finished in the top 5 in my AG.

I dont think that I could have done anything differently except for taking in more fluids. Lack of hydration killed me on the run.

Nice and quick

The first loop was terrible. I was just below a 9 minute pace. Never could find a good rhythm and felt dehydrated. I walked through every water station on the first loop. I started to come around on the second loop. My pace pickup up to sub 8 and my last mile was just under 7. I think that hydration and lack of brick training really hurt me. Pleased that I pushed hard on the last 3 miles but it was too little too late.

Brick Training

Hung out with guys from MTMS.


Overall, I was disappointed with my time. I've put in a lot of work and expected my time to be 2:30 - 2:35. I just need to keep working. I need more time in the pool and I need more bricks.


My biggest complaint is that the Sprint race goes off before the Olympic. This doesn't make sense to me. Team Magic does a great job. This race is more expensive than most, but it's so nice to ride on closed roads and the run through downtown Nashville was great.