Greenville Triatholn - TriathlonSprint

Age Group = Novice Division. Ok first of all let me say that my time included getting out and running to the transition area. That was about 30-40 seconds of my time. Secondly, I want to say this was a horrible swim for me. I started out too quickly, and trying to pass guy #2 was impossible because he was moving from one side of the lane to the other and I ended up having to stop and stand on the bottom because of the traffic jam at the wall, after all this it took me a couple of laps to find my rythm again. Also, I was sucking wind having to deal with a 50m pool. Not used to that, and it is a big difference.

Practice a few times at least in a 50 meter pool. Also need to work more on sprints. Didn't feel particularly strong this morning. But I have to keep it in perspective, I did rank 10th of 33 in the Novice group. #9 was the girl who one our division.....

No wetsuit. Because of drag I swam in my bra top and tri shorts and I had my tri top stuffed in the shorts so as I was running to transition I was pulling it up and putting it on. Put shoes on before I tried to mount the bike and I mounted it the old fashion way...

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Keep in mind my age group rank is really my novice rank. Felt really strong on the bike, was able to pass 2 people. I was able to really crank it out on the flatter areas and hold my own on the hills. I really enjoyed this. I felt like I truly did the best I could.

Ride more! (working on it!) I think I should be able to shave at least 10 minutes off of my ride between now and next year!

I was last in on my rack and they didn't leave me enough room. GRRRRR. I had to slide a bike over. That cost me seconds. GRRRRRR. Courtesy people that's all I'm asking...

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Remember, my age group rank is really my novice rank out of 33. Felt really strong. Found my legs at 3/4 mile marker. Hated the trail- I was scared I was going to twist my ankle... It was hard to run up, the right side was washed out in places.

Run more. Working on getting my time down.

Walked around with Derek, got water and food.


Need more base and some speedwork- it will all come in time. I didn't start tri training until the 1st week of June!


My first tri! No longer a tri-virgin! And I loved it, I have big plans for next year! I am going to work hard over the winter to improve. I still have a du planned in October, but I am going to really work hard to increase my base and drop some time. I think I will race novice once or twice more, just so I can improve before I throw myself in the thick of it with the age groupers. I am still nervous trying to ride alongside of a lot of people... But next year, game on baby!!!