Railsplitter Triathlon - Triathlon

Felt like the swim went well. Early contact. Started in the very back and outside to avoid traffic and contact. Swim this year was 5 mins faster than last year. Think my swim time was more like 30 mins but long run up boat ramp to transition added time.

Maybe start more toward middle of pack instead of the outside.

Had trouble getting my wetsuit over my heels. Other than that no problems.

Nothing.

Felt like the bike went pretty well. Passed quite a few people in transition and early on in the bike. Around mile 20 legs felt like they were cooked pretty good from all the hills. Strong headwind around mile 22 but still was able to ride course 1 min faster than last year. Goal was to avg 20 mph...didnt quite make it.

Nothing. Keep pushing bike as hard as I can.

Had trouble getting running shoes on. Decided to go sockless on the bike to save time. Ended up having to sit on ground to squeeze into shoes. Lost at least a minute here.

Baby powder in shoes? I always think about this but never actually do it.

Felt decent the first 3-4 miles then totally blew up. Not sure if I cooked my legs on the bike or what. Started out averaging 8:30-9 min miles and felt ok but by mile 5 had to walk quite a bit.

Not sure what to say here. Felt like my training and conditioning was good, nutrition was good, hydration was inadequate but this should not have limited my run. Had a very busy week the week before the race at work and think this may have contributed to energy level later in race.

Ended up run/walking back to transition to get in extra training.


Not sure about this. Have to chalk it upl to a busy week prior to race.


Can't be upset about a PR by 7 mins from last year but definetly felt like I am capable of a better bike and run. Goal was to swim 30 mins, maintain 20 mph avg on bike and 8:30-9 min/miles on run. Swim went great...bike went pretty well...run sucked.