Shubie Dooby Tri - Triathlon

Went out easy from the gun; couple of running steps into the water and then a shallow dive before settling in. I was good to the first buoy, feeling pretty strong and comfortable and then the lack of swimming kicked in. I could feel my form fall apart and I was able to hang on to feet for a couple of strokes before falling out of the draft. I just aimed to settle into a nice pace and stay long and strong throughout. After the turn buoy to head back to shore I was taking several waves to the face which was surprising since there was very little chop and it didn't seem to matter which side I was breathing on, I was taking on water. Swim until my hand touched the bottom, stood and jogged up the beach.

Swim a little in training

Good transition

Nothing

Not a bad ride but I was more cautious with wet pavement than I have been in the past; took most turns easy and just tried to stay safe for the most part. This is a challenging course with the hills and I just tried to stay comfortable to setup a decent run. Effort seemed a little low in many spots but I just didn't have the extra gear that I wanted. Tried to stay tucked in aero and make the best of it.

More riding.

Solid transition

Run started okay with out of transition but like the bike, I just had nothing behind this. I cranked up the pace a couple of times but there was no sustaining it so I settled in and did the best I could. Cruised the finish to cap an enjoyable day.

Run more

Walked and then rode home.


Training


Good race - need to train more to go faster.