YMCA Colonial Beach Sprint Triathlon - Triathlon

The current was moving pretty good. The entire first wave ended up right of the mid buoy. When I got in, I immediately realized there was a pretty good chop. Sighting was not great either. It was a tough swim. Also, my first open water in two years and second since 2010. You can't really practice the intangibles.

I was faster two years ago. I blame the current and chop. Ultimately, I need to learn how to swim for real.

I tried to tie my shoes on. Didn't go as smoothly as I had hoped. Untying the string wasn't that easy. I WILL get better by Lake Lure. I WILL master this.

Rubber bands instead of string. Practice, practice, practice.

I did improve on 2012. A very solid ride. Nothing remotely resembling the group ride of 2012. It was me setting my own pace.

How much faster could I go on a better bike? This is the first time I am starting to wonder.

I think I did fairly well in T2. Socks on my feet went a little slower. I love my tieless laces.

Choosing better socks.

I had to slow myself down coming out of transition. I set a pace that felt comfortable. I had cramps that limited me from going faster. Couldn't get a feel for my legs at all. I didn't feel fast. Still I obliterated my 5K PR of 28:30.

Can't complain about a PR.

Wandered around a bit. Saw Santopietro from my class. Hit the shower.


I'm not a good swimmer. PRs on the bike and the run. Transitions show no practice at all.


I dropped my chip coming out of the water so the times are my watch times for the event. I PR'd on the bike and on foot, so it was a great race for me. But I have this nagging feeling: can I do more? We'll see where I am after Lake Lure.