Escape The Cape Triathlon - Sprint Course - Triathlon

Start was a jump off the Cape May Ferry - about 12 ft high off the car deck. It was very organized and no one got jumped on. Swim was still a struggle even with more swimming the last few months. There was a chop hitting the right side, Never got into a solid rhythm but focused on finishing it and staying on course,

Just need more ocean swim practice - the pool is not enough

Long way to transition from the beach - quarter mile run in the sand to get to transition. No big issues in transition.

really liked the bike. I knew this was where I could pick up some time and was consistently over 24 mph on the flat out - slightly deceiving at the end - it looked like you were done but really there was about a mile straight into the wind

not much - don't slack at the end - push until the dismount

just had an issue getting the bike shoes off, thought I was fine but a little slow in T2

Forgot the Garmin so did not have a good fix on pace. The run was tough through the sand and it was hot by this point. Tried to push through - even though I was 2 minutes slower than the run 2 weeks ago, still came in 1st in run in AG.

never practiced running on the beach - it might have helped.

cooled off - it was hot at the end and found friends and family and got some food


Ocean swim - if I could get more comfortable on the swim I could improve overall times


This was the 1st Escape the Cape in NJ and Delmonte Sports did an excellent job. It was a huge undertaking to get this organized and get 1,000 racers to jump safely of the ferry and swim in. Really a first class event, great atmosphere and these guys reality care about everyone having a great experience. Got my second podium (3rd) in the last two races which was fun. Would highly recommend this race.