Trifecta Triathlon - Olympic Course - Triathlon

The run uphill to T1 from the waterwas more difficult than I expected.

Dry off my feet and body better before putting on socks and bike shoes

If this wasn't my first Tri I would have dropped out after blowing the tire, but I wanted to finish this race badly. Next time I would not crush my quads riding on chip seal with a flat.

Need to get a tri-bike and figure out a better tire/tube system.

Would have put my race bib on a strap/belt so I could clip it on easily. I thought I was going to pin it on in T2. Stupid. I was so pissed about the bike flat and anxious about getting to the run I just grabbed the bib in my fist and took off.

Dried my feet and had another pair of socks. I sloshed the entire run leg. Had gatoraid and better nutrition in T2.

My quads cramped the entire time. I attribute this largely to being stubborn and pedaling a flat tire for 11-12 miles. The trail-rock environment was very difficult to deal with, as were the hills.

Train harder on the bike

I did not warm down. Quads cramping badly. Had to sit.


Bike and run was hilly for where I am used to training. This being my first triathlon, I would definitely try to find a course closer to what I am accustomed to next time.