Colonial Beach International Triathlon - Triathlon

The course was difficult to navigate with so many turn buoys out there and the river current. I kept looking to make sure I was on the right course, as I didn't want to swim extra distance. The section back towards transition was tough, as the current had picked up.

I'm a good swimmer. I need more confidence so that I keep swimming and don't stop to look so often. Lakes and places that are easier to site and have less current could provide this.

There is a long run with your bike from T1 to the bike start or mount line through mud and gravel. Otherwise, T1 went pretty well. I did run around my rack once.

Figure out the best direction to rack my bike. Otherwise, these are getting better as I feel less winded after the swim.

Again, I felt like I pushed the bike pretty hard (too hard?). The 21.1 mph is my fastest in a tri. The flatness of the course permitted that. This was, however , the worst discipline for me with respect to my age group.

Perhaps a new bike fit will help.

A long run back into T2 through the mud and gravel. Otherwise, my transitions are definitely improving.

I am disappointed in the run. The last two miles were sloppy and required some walking. A couple of other competitors tried to encourage me, which was great. I had no idea I was going to struggle at the end. This is becoming an alarming trend. Did I push too hard on the bike? I think it's a mental thing I have to fix.

Figure out the mental aspect of finishing a triathlon strong. That's my second slowest triathlon 10K.

Grabbed some drinks and found the other runners who were encouraging me. Then, had some pizza and beer before heading to the beach with the girls.


Mental aspects of the swim and especially the run. This sport is much more mental than physical.


The swim course could be improved to improve site lines and deal with the current. The river is so wide at this point that more siting buoys are needed. What happened to the finish line wiggly man?