Tri Ogallala - Triathlon

About what I expected given my poor technique and training level

Train harder and keep working on technique

Pretty good transition given where my bike rack location was.

Arrive earlier to get a better spot on the rack

First loop went well, then on the second loop a vehicle was on the course and made a right turn down an alley right in front of me. I hit the brakes, hit the curb and avoided a collision. Unfortunately I also bent my rim slightly that required the on course bike mechanic to come to my aid. That stop cost me about 15 minutes before getting back on the bike course. It could have been worse.

Be more alert.

First time I tried removing my feet from shoes before dismount line. Overall pleased with the time.

My goal was to run my target heart rate for the upcoming half ironman and I was able to stay close to that throughout the course.

Nothing - this was not my A race and it provided a good test of my race plan.

Walked around, drank 2 bottles of water, showered and got massage. Watched award ceremony and went home.


I was feeling nauseous during the swim and that stayed with me throughout the race. I didn't take on any nutrition. I also didn't drink enough water on the bike, going through half a bottle (about 10 oz). Definitely need to remember to drink more when riding. I did take a water bottle with me on the run because I knew there was only the one aid station at the turnaround. There was also a water station at the finish line (the second lap start point) but I didn't know it was there until I got there.


There was only 1 water station on the course 1.5 miles from the start line (turnaround for the run). The finish line also had a water station but it was only there for the turnaround for the Olympic run since it wasn't on the bike course. There were no porta potties which didn't affect me but did a few other people. The Olympic started first but once the sprint and super sprint events started the course got congested quick with the added people/bikes. All in all a good event. I would definitely do it again next year.