Mach Tenn Triathlon - Triathlon

The worst part for the swim was my start time. Due to a deferred registration, the RD used my swim time from last year. Well, last year was my 1st triathlon and I put a slow time. I was number 334 in the water. Since I went in so late, there was a huge cluster at the 1st turn. Really had to fight my way through people for the first 400m. The swim was choppy and I swallowed a lot of water, but I was pretty pleased with the swim.

Change my registration swim time.

Very good T1 for me. I expected to see a higher time. It seemed like it took me forever.

Maybe train without socks for a sprint distance race.

Did exactly what I wanted to do, and that was to make up ground by hammering the bike. I didn't go as hard as I could have. I wanted to try and leave something for the run. For me to place 4th in AG, with a competitive field, is a huge confidence builder.

Good T2

I kinda expected this. My runs have just sucked lately. After a good first mile, I noticed that my HR was in the 180s so I walked for 10-15 seconds. That dropped it a little. I slowed down my pace, but I still averaged 178 for the whole run. I just need to get into better run shape. The only way that I'll place higher is to get better run splits.

Train more.

Awesome Post-Race! I hung out with MTMS guys, drank a few beers, and had some good food.


Lack of run training.


I loved this race. Really fun course and great post race. The wind made things a little more difficult, but was manageable. I'll definitely be back next year.