Pleasant Prairie Triathlon - Sprint Course - Triathlon

I only collided twice with other swimmers lost in direction. In the return loop, rising sun was an obstacle for me since I take breath on one side only. Anyway, I am not ready to continuously swim free style in open water. Most of the distance was breast stroke.

Definitely work on my swimming technique, swim more of the distance with free style, improve open water swim in general.

Despite having my gear organized well and mapping out transition area before the event, I spent too much time on T1. It was slow to put my shirt on still wet upper body and having a pedal of my bike positioned against the stand of the rack.

Dry with a towel not only my feet but upper body as well. Make sure the bike is easy to take of the rack and there are no obstacles on the way. I will probably not need bike gloves for sprint distance - putting them on is a waste of time. I also could have water bottle installed on the bike already and hydrate while riding - not at T1.

I was very satisfied with my ride. Felt good and strong.

Nothing.

I had my running shoes on already. No problems with racking the bike back on. Overall good transition to my advantage since my bike racking spot was close to "bike out" and "run out".

Grab my hat, belt with number, and run instead of putting them on next to bike.

The temperature and humidity started to kick in as the sun was rising up. I was glad to take a water drink at "run out" and 1.5 mile mark. Overall I was satisfied with the run and the result.

Nothing.

Hydration, walking down the lake shore, and some stretching.


Lack of swimming workouts, open swim practice, and lack of proper swimming technique. Need to practice transitions more. Water bottle or two should be on the bike.


I liked this race very much not only because it was my first sprint triathlon ever, but the organization and atmosphere as well. The weather and water temperature cooperated to make it an awesome event. I got my closest family cheering up on all parts of the course and it helped a lot to get very good overall result. I definitely will do it again next year and recommend it to others.