Kingscliff Triathlon - Olympic Course - Triathlon

Decided to start near the back right and start slowly due to illness and lack of sleep, plus I didn't do a warm-up due to the water temperature. Plan was to move to the middle of the creek into the slightly deeper water to take advantage of the helping current. However I got pushed a bit wide on the first buoy and ended up further right than I wanted. Still felt like I swam well though, rhythm was good and I passed plenty of people in the second half of the swim. Got out of the water feeling pretty comfortable.

Start stronger and fight harder for position to take advantage of my race plan.

Took me a while to get up to speed, get my feet into the shoes and comfortable on the bike.

Practice

Really had to hold back and take it easy due to my lack of training recently and illness to make sure I had something left for the run. Actually felt fairly strong and comfortable for the most part which is encouraging and testament to the additional bike work that I had been doing. Headwind really picked up and took its toll on legs but actually felt okay at the end of the ride.

Need to keep doing what I've been doing and continue to build my bike strength. Then I need to trust the work that I've don end be prepared to really push hard in races.

No issues

Nothing

Felt pretty good off the bike surprisingly and probably went out a little too hard on the first lap. Rhythm and cadence felt good and I was passing quite a few people including in my age group. The heat, and maybe the flu, got to me a little on the second lap but I ran hard the whole way. Not a bad run really considering my fitness and the toughness of the course.

Get fitter and faster?

Nil


Fitness and illness.


Great race, great feel and atmosphere and excellent value for money.