Longboat Key International Triathlon - Triathlon

Swim course was short, I think. I was in the first wave and stayed with the lead group for most of the way. I would like to know the actual length of the swim course.

Put more time into swim training. I am a solid swimmer, but don't put in enough time. I believe that swimming requires the most time put in for the least time gained. In my 2 years of triathlon, I attribute my decreased swim time to tactic over training.

The transition area was very crowded compared to my other events, additionally this was the first one that has had the transition area in a parking lot (all others were on grass). The racks seemed a little small for the for the number of bikes per rack. This just slowed me down getting my cycling shoes on and getting out of T1. I was alone at my rack and the first one to get my bike. This just added to the crowded aspect of T1.

Not sure this is much to change. Additionally, they did not have the "kiddie pools" to step in to remove sand from your feet. That was a first. So there was added time for me to do this. I am not sure what to do to fix this, my feet are too prone to blister, so this is just the way it is for me.

I am not a fan of an open road for a race. On top of that, there were some a**holes in cars. (I guess you are never going to avoid that). Part of the island had some rain earlier in the day and about a third of the course was wet. I have never been to this island before and it was beautiful. This was also the first race I have done with motorcycle refs. That was nice to see. For a open course, the organizers did a great job. A lot of volunteers and they did fantastic.

I was happy with my bike performance and aside from riding more, not much I would change.

T2 was much easier. I was back and most of the bikes were off the rack. It made changing shoes and getting race belt and run hat on much easier.

Nothing, happy with my T2

I was very pleased with my run. Very pleased, and surprised. Proper training really does yield great results. Excellent run course. I really gave it my all on the run and was thrilled with my result.

I need to do longer runs. I run 4 times a week and need to pick up the mileage a little. I also need to do a few runs other than races in the sunlight. I run in the very early morning (4:30-5:00am). The Florida sun is brutal. I need to suck it up and run in the true heat of the day a little more.

Water and ice. and some more water. Then I ate like a pig at the provided buffet that had free beer. Yup, FREE BEER! That is the way to finish the race.


Nothing outside of transition area. The S/B/R was excellent for me. I was truly surprised with my run time, and very pleased with it.


Overall an excellent race and very organized. Highly recommended event. Nice amenities afterwards. The only disappointment was waiting around for results to be posted, as of 11:15am when we left they were still not available. Received an email with results early in the afternoon. All in all, a great event and location.