Army Strong Triathlon 2014 - Triathlon

First time in open water in about 2 years. Managed to draft a little. Navigation was superior as was buoy rounding. I'm still trying to figure out if the course was short or I just swam great lines. My total yardage was less than the 400 yards advertised.

I noticed I just would stop swimming every once in a while. Something to work on.

Practice more. Don't stop swimming. For the first time in open water in two years, I was pleased with my swim. I even managed to draft some. I could always be faster. I was fairly relaxed and actually managed to pass some people in the wave ahead of me. That doesn't normally happen for me.

I was really slow in this transition. I think I just was like a first-timer all over again.

Practice transitions.

I liked the course. I always wish I were faster, but I passed some people. I enjoyed the hills. Flat is boring.

Train more.

I had issues getting my running shoes on. Felt like I was going to cramp when I pointed my toes.

Practice transitions..

This was the surprise of the day. I haven't been running much at all. Most of my running has been on trails. This out and back course had some hills on it. I did extremely well on the run, running all of it except for when a string of cars was passing us on a hill. They seemed awfully close to us, so I decided to walk and not take a chance of tripping.

More run training and speedwork.

Kept walking after the finish line.


Age and training.


Very well-run small race. Not USAT certified. Fun course and great volunteers. I sure wish there were some competitors in my age group! I end up checking to see how I did in comparison to others younger than me.