Quintana Roo's The Sports Barn Sprint Triathlon - TriathlonSprint

The swim sucked. I had put a lot of effort into the training portion of this race. In the pool, I can swim a half mile in just a little over the time it took me to do this quarter of a mile. I had to do the backstroke several times, plus stop and rest two times (by holding onto the rope). That had me disheartened at the time, because I knew that I had put in the training, and I know that I am a better swimmer than that.

All that I could have done differently is put in more time practicing in open water instead of the pool.

I took a little extra time at this transition, because I was so worn out from dog paddling most of the swim. I dried off pretty good before I got on my bike.

Nothing really.

I really enjoyed the bike portion of the race. It was fun, and flat enough so that you could challenge yourself on speed instead of having to worry about holding back for hills.

Nothing really. I really enjoyed it.

I was really happy with the way that I handled my bike. After my big wreck (a week ago today), I had been concerned about it all week...turned out I had nothing to worry about.

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My legs were tired and wobbly at first...especially my thighs. About 5 minutes into the run, I started feeling pretty good.

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Grabbed a bottle of Dasani and waited for Kevin.


Not used to being around so many people in the water--never got into a groove during the swim--


I really enjoyed this race. The swimming portion was difficult for me. I talked to several people after the race, and they all said the same thing. Open water swimming is just not fun! If I get more practice at it though, maybe I will get used to it, and my times for open water swimming will improve.