Langley Pond International Triathlon - Triathlon

Felt great the entire swim. I definitiely like the longer swim events. Caught people from the prior wave which was the open division which is always a good feeling. Long run to transition was the only dowside. Warming up prior to race is a must!

Not sure why this clocked so long unless the time started when getting out of the water as there was about a quarter mile run to transition but I thought the timing gate was at the transition zone. I did spend time toweling off my feet to remove a lot of grass and then put on socks but shouldnt have been this long.

2 towels, one to stand on, one to towel off if needed.

No road biking, trainer and spin bike only, the 3 weeks leading up to race. Overall felt good during ride but would have preferred some longer road training before race.

I would like to train longer and on the road but this is becoming a point of contention with my family leading to more training in the trainer and spin bike.

I keep my shoes on, dismount from a stop and run with the bike. I just dont think i could be any faster nor do i trust myself with a flying dismount wearing Speedplays.

Nothing

My first 10k ever. Running is NOT my strong area and I train conservatively due to bad knees (my orthopaedic recommended I give up running altogether). I started training more interval type training for longer distances and seem to be able to do this better so I am applying this to the run portions of all races Olympic level and above. Goal is to finish and have fun right?

Keep working on my training and hopefully see some improvement in run times and endurance.

A coke and some water in the shade. Stretching and hung with friends enjoying the post race cameraderie.


Lousy runner.


Another great race by Setup Events. Nice pond for the swim. Challenging yet safe and fun bike course. Good run course with lots of shade.