Butler YMCA Adult Triathlon - Triathlon

I was nervous at first, definitely breast-stroked longer than I needed to. Soon enough I got calm and swam FS. It helped seeing people next to me. i actually passed people.

FS quicker. Swim faster.

Clicking sound right away. Worried about it. Didn't stop.

Not put on gloves.

Wish, of course, I'd gone faster. The hills surprised me. Didn't know the course. But what did I expect in Western PA? I pushed hard. I think last year I would've really tanked. The clicking sound lasted the entire ride and my bike computer didn't work. I had knocked the sensor off alignment. Ugh.

Try not to brake downhill.

I think this transition went very smooth. I felt like I was in and out quick.

Not sure. Felt good!

Thought I was pushing hard and running quick but was surprised at mile pace and decreases. Anyway, tried to stay consistent and run with good form.

Start quicker or else work harder for negative splits.

Mostly walking.


Worry over the swim, tired from the bike. Arriving late perhaps meant a reduced warm-up time.


Very low-key local race with good support and good experienced crew. I wish they had done age-group markings on bodies, but frankly I don't think I could've caught first place. I liked getting a medal. The post-race food was very healthy, too. I didn't like the gravel under the transition area racks. That hurt my feet!!