Square Lake Triathlon - Short Course - Triathlon

Good swim for me but not spectacular. Weaved a bit coming back into the sun. No good drafting options presented themselves really.

Nothing. Could have pushed a bit harder maybe, but was a solid enough swim for me. Seemed a bit long, but whatever.

Pretty long run across the beach then up the 50 or so steps. Kept it under control going up so as to not get completely winded, but passed several people and only one guy passed me.

Nothing. My time seemed decent compared to the field

Best bike split ever for me on a course with a lot of rolling hills. I had biked more this past summer and it showed with strong climbs and a solid pace. Only 2 riders passsed me - one 30 something who flew by me and the guy who got 2nd in my AG who I always beat out of the water and he ends up passing me on the bike or early on the run. Oh well.

Nothing.

Slow T2 by plan as I wanted to put socks on and lace up carefully with my newer Hoka shoes and the longer 5 mile run in this race. This easily could have been 30 seconds faster by going sockless like I normally do.

Goign to look into Hoka triathlon shoes.

Good run for me after a strong ride. Good water suppport! I got water at every stop and sipped some but mostly poured it down my back or front.

Nothing. I didn't see any mile markers which would have been nice. I think the water stops were about at mile markers, but I am sure not exact as they were nicely placed near corners.

Walked around, got waters and gatorade and some of the meager snacks.


Nothing really except a slow T2 as per plan.


First podium for me with a 3rd in my age group! Kinda lame medal, but I felt good knowing I worked hard this summer and it paid off.

Chatted some more with Emily and got to watch her take home hardware as usual :-)

We had great weather for this late in the year and the setting is very nice out there. Will likely do this race again.