Gold Nugget Triathlon - Triathlon

This was a horrible swim for me. I had to wait in the pool deck line forever before starting! The circle swimming in a pool really threw me off and I did not pace well. I also had trouble seeing the wall for turns. I "think" the lap counter had me swim an extra length which would explain the time. However I was still in the top 7% overall.

Pace better and not get flustered trying to pass other swimmers in a pool.

slow...... I haven't practiced transitions all year. I chose to wear socks and felt somewhat lazy putting my shoes on.

practice transitions, no socks, put on helmet in pool area, no shoe laces

I felt really good about the bike. Though my pace was slower than I like, there was a pretty stiff head wind for most of it and some hills. I really worked on keeping cadence high and I think it helped.

keep practicing

also slow

practice

Run felt good. I am a few pounds heavier than I would like and have been struggling w/ running at a faster pace this season

Lose weight!

walked around with family. waited for the volunteers to bring my bike back from T2.


training, my weight.....


This was a women's only triathlon and an Anchorage tradition. Lots of first time triathletes on the course and a very warm, inviting atmosphere. I would highly recommend it as a first triathlon for anyone! Definitely felt different than some of the other tri's I have participated in! All the volunteers rocked!

One note - I hate pool swims and with a late bib number I didn't even get to start till almost 4pm. After waiting on deck for close to an hour, when it finally was my turn I think my motivation had waned! I hate pool swims.....