Rock Hall International Triathlon - Triathlon

I jumped in with a minute to go before my wave start. It was a deep water and non wetsuit swim - not my favorite at all.

I got started and had some more bumping than usual. People usually swim away from me really fast. Turns and sighting were ok except on the turn/buoy into the sun. I had trouble finding it on the first lap - much better coming home. There were a few really shallow spots in the harbor. I did some dolphin swimming through there. Probably faster than my normal stroke.

As usual got stronger and more comfortable as I went but I was happy to get out of the water. There were 2 underwater steps and then a big climb out onto the dock. My right calf cramped coming out.

Learn to swim

3/24

Jogged a little slowly mostly b/c I realized my tri suit was a little stretchy than in the past and I had not worn a sports bar. Mentally note - bra for Rev3.

Started off well. I had high hopes. First 7 miles great then had to ride through some construction and loose gravel. I was cautious then once that was over the next 5 miles were ok. But turning back towards home, the course went straight into a headwind so 10 miles of that sucked. Killed my time and my legs.

Oh well. Plus bike set up sucks. I was not comfortable (mentally) in aero which makes for an awful ride on a tri bike and my saddle is doing some major damage. I have 3 weeks to get that all figured out.

Take up tennis.

3/24

Woo Hoo - I ruled the transition area. It's a shame that is such a short part of the course. ;-) I would have been faster but there was some dude moving very slowly in front of me and I didn't feel it was necessary to push past until there was room. I suppose that cost me 5th place in my AG. LOL

Hot as hell. My legs were tight from the bike. @nd lap was pretty but I never erally loosed up that much. They had ice cold water on the second lap and that felt so good. Gave me a boost. Another overall disappointment. Should have been stronger off the bike.

Stood in the spray tent and cooled off. I actually ate some food then packed up for the long drive home.


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Nice race - easy course. Well run and good place to bring the family since there is a little beach and a some town all close. I would come back again.