KPC Sprint Triathlon - Triathlon

A lot better than Optimist start. I started left and in the front. No wading at horn just got right into the swim. Never touched another body. I came upon what appeared to be a distressed swimmer being picked up by a boat at the second buoy which slowed me, otherwise I had a pretty good pace going. I went around the outside of the boat away from the buoy so as not to impede their efforts. I seen a wave grouper next to me all the way back in but he blew me away when we hit shallow water. All I saw after that was his back as he ran up the beach. I'm happy with the swim, but still would like to be faster.

Nothing.

Shoe flipped and slowed me as I tried to get it back. Up to that point I was doing well. Mounted the bike on the run and thought I was off to a good start.

Get my feet on the shoes correctly.

Fun ride. Passed more than passed me. I was able to take a few on the hills. I'm still slow. I was 1:47 slower than last year. I think there more wind this year. Still, my training has been slower too.

Train to increase my speed.

Very exciting dismount. I did the one leg over coast to stop and jump off. Trouble is, my pedal flipped catapulting my bike into the air along with one of my shoes. I was able to keep hold on the bike, pull it back to my side, straighten the wheel, and set it down without stopping my run. I hope they have a picture of that. A volunteer brought my shoe to the transition area as I was preparing for the run. So it was still a good run with bike despite that mishap.

I will analyze why the bike flew into the air and adjust.

Very winded and stopped a few times to lower hr. At first I had a couple age groupers in front of me but I seen that I could catch them easily so I would stop, rest and not let them get to far ahead. I got going after awhile and ran at a comfortable pace until hitting the winding trail section after the windmill farm. They painted a red line in the grass to mark the trail and I'm color blind. Grass is red to me and after I passed a group, I was alone with nobody visible in front. I couldn't figure out where to run! I got passed so I followed. However, this person got to far ahead and with all the turns I kept losing my place. I had an age grouper on my tail I was not aware of, but I managed to reach the finish before he caught me. BTW, my calves did not cramp at the start for a change.

Run harder. I don't think I had to stop and rest. I should have sucked it up and ran.

Walked and stretched a bit.


Training and diet.


Enjoy this race. I like the music before the race. Could use more restrooms.