Batavia Triathlon - TriathlonSprint

The swim was absolutely freezing. When I hit the water it literally took my breath away. My muscles froze up. It took me around 30 seconds to be able to take a breath. I could not get into a rhythm and ended up swimming like Johnny Weissmuller(He is the reason we have the tarzan drill look it up). I know if I would have had my wetsuit I would have swam at least a full minute quicker and that is being modest. Most likely 1:30 quicker.

Wear a wetsuit

Great transition. I could have been a little quicker. It took me about 10 seconds to get on my tri top. I had my shoes positioned already on the bike, ran it to the mount line, and successfully completed a flying mount and rode off.

Open the velcro on my tri shoes when I put them on my bike. I forgot to and it took me a little longer to get into the once riding.

Great bike course. A lot of fun. I did very well with my pacing and keeping a high cadence.

Go harder. I felt like I kept it too comfortable trying not to red line before the run.

Great transition as far as getting my bike gear off and running gear on.

NOT GO TO THE BATHROOM IN T2!!! I counted the seconds as I made the pit stop. It cost me 30 seconds extra, which would have put me on the podium in my division!!

Good run overall. Great job keeping a high cadence of around 170-180 spm.

Ran faster. I feel I could have dropped my pace by approx 30 seconds per mile.

Walk around, get in some nutrition and fluids, stretch.


No wetsuit in the swim, bathroom break in T2, and not drinking enough fluids.


I would give it a 5, but I have nothing to compare it to as this was my first triathlon.