Miami University Student Foundation Triathlon - TriathlonSprint

Time includes time from end of pool to T1 mat at transition (about 25 seconds according to my watch)

The start was based on estimated swim time; with your race number being based on what was entered. They had those with numbers 1-100 up first in a group - no forced order. I was "seeded" #87; I started about 2/3 of the way back in the group. If I recall I passed 5 or 6 people; don't recall getting passed

Start a little bit closer to the front to push me harder

It was super cold out. I ran from the pool to my bike, taking googles and cap off as I ran. Pulled my pants on and put shirt on. Pin at the bottom of the sweat pants to hold them away from the chain came undone as I was putting the pants on so I had to fix that.
Put socks on. Had some trouble with the bike gloves.

Somebody knocked the rack down right before I was going to pull my bike off and my pedal got stuck in the guy next to me's spokes - took a little while to get it unstuck.

be cold?
wear tighter pants.

Overall a good ride. The hills definitely slowed me down. Wasn't as fast as I was hoping I would be, but overall I did ok.
Did a bunch of passing, was only passed by a few of those skinny guys riding tri bikes with race wheels.. so I don't feel bad.

Slowest speed was around 8mph up a few hills; Fastest 38.4mph :-D

Work on hills a bit more. Wish I had a power meter, because pedaling my 200 lbs up those hills takes some serious power.

Took shoes off prior to dismount, no issue there other than slowed down to do it. Almost dropped bike when running with it as I tried to hit the lap button on my watch.

Went well. Feet were completely numb for the first mile or so. My watch has the course at about 1/10 of a mile short.

PR'd the "5k" by 47 seconds compared to my last 5k race

Not sure if I went all out on the run or not. HR data says I didn't but I was definitely breathing hard. Would probably try and push a bit more. My guess is I got disappointed on my bike split and kinda just phoned in the run.

Walked around, cheered for people. Took a shower, took bike to car. Cheered some more.


COLD


Volunteers were awesome. Definitely enjoyed the race, and if it fits into my schedule next year will do it again.

I definitely need to work on my run though; I was top 1/5 for the swim and bike, but my run brought me down.