Super Man Triathlon - TriathlonMini Sprint

The swim was awesome. I have never tried to go out hard right off the start on a race swim start before. With only 18 men in my wave I figured this was the time to try it. At the horn I went full (reckless) sprint for the first 75 to 100 yards. At about 60 yards I realized I was elbow to elbow with another swimmer and we were alone. I could see a couple of swimmers close together maybe 5 yards ahead of us when I sighted. I kept motoring on and the other guy faded a bit. At the turn buoy at about 200 yards I glanced back and I was a few feet ahead of him and pretty solidly in 4th. I held that position and exited the water 4th in my wave.

As hard as I started I only knocked 7 seconds from my previous race time for this course, but faster is faster. I do need to do more 400 yard sprints leading up to this race for training if I go again next year.

Felt much faster than last race but I was actually slower than last race here. I did wrap my goggles and ear plugs in my swim cap and leave it in the arm of my wetsuit and that worked great.

Need more practice going sockless and that would save some time

I went hard from the start and tried to maintain as best I could. I was passed by a handful of guys on the bike course. I forgot to put my water bottle on the bike when I set up transition! I didn't realize until I was already out on the bike course, DOH! It cost me a lot because I already had a bit of a sore throat and I wasn't able to keep my throat wet during the hard effort. According to my bike computer the bike course was .3 miles longer than last race.

Remember the water bottle, stupid! And of course train more on the bike.

my fastest T2 ever even with a 2 second or so hesitation and almost turning down the wrong aisle to my transition spot

Still need to get yankz laces in my race shoes for these super sprints and train some short steep hills for any races at Rancho Seco.

This run was hard. I had to get water for a very parched throat at both aid stations on the run (run start and just after the turnaround). I did manage to pass a couple people, but had a couple pass me too. The pace was about all I had in me on this day.

Walked around trying to catch my breath. Got water and drank it then layed on the grass in the shade


Lack of focused training, sore throat, warm temps, smoke in the air. I'm full of excuses.


A very fun race. I'm glad TBF decided to do this one and I hope they will keep it on the schedule for next year.

I was awarded a trophy for second best costume!