Lakeside Triathlon - Sprint Course - Triathlon

I started on the outside and waited 5-10 seconds after start to start myself out of the crowd. I know I am not a fast swimmer. So it is easier to avoid. And this race allowed that to happen very easily. I ended up having my best OW swim in a sprint race. It was hard and I still couldn't settle down with pace or heart rate. Goggles flooded about 200 m into swim. I fought with them and stopped about 10 times. Finally got the right one to seal and swam the last 300-350 m with the left eye full of water

Still need to find a way to settle down and breath and get 4 strokes per breath like I can in the pool. I was only able to do this about 10-15% of the time .

Pretty decent transition really. considering I opted to put my socks on and put a shirt on in transition. It was cool out so I wanted a dry shirt for the ride and socks. I kind of took my time walking out of the swim instead of running.

Could have put a bit more effort into getting out of the swim and running to bike. But opted to walk and hoped it would lower heart rate. Wetsuit is a bit big on bottom retains water and hard to get off heels. Should modify my wetsuit really but not too concerned about saving 3-5 seconds.

Decent ride. I have little hill training so to come out and start on a small hill climb sucked. But I did ok. I backed off and let my heart rate come down and settled into a decent pace. Goal in mind I still had to run. I drank my whole bottle of fluids on bike which was great for me. I wanted it all in me before the run.

I probably could have pushed a bit harder. After the 5km mark I settled into a comfortable pace and my heart rate was down to 145. I know I can race at 150-151 bpm and still be ok at the end.

great transition wouldn't do a thing different

started out too fast. Hip flexors were already tight from riding the hills. Then got about 2km out and stepped on a large rock with left foot. Foot started to cramp and I walked for 5-10 seconds. Slowed my pace down and stopped having a running goal other then to finish and see my daughter.

I need more running base. I have only been doing 3-4 km runs trying to keep my knee in ok shape to run for this race. It really showed. I should be capable of a 30 min or less 5km. But You know for this race. I would not have done anything different. I knew I wasn't going to have a fast run. But if I had a pain free run it was a great run.

Ran across the line shook the hand of the MSC gentleman at the finish line that was there to shake everyone's hand. Then went and picked up my 2 year old daughter. Hugged the heck out of her and my fiancé for cheering me on and cried a little. Then went and met up with a few friends that raced and had some chocolate milk. Avoided the food line because it was long and the 2 year old was cranky. Went back to our truck where we had food and had a bit of a picnic in the grass for 15-20 mins. My better half packed up my bike and gear for me and we drove home with a passed out 2 year old and nearly passed out me.


Need more training and running base.


Excellent race Multisport Canada does an amazing job. Thanks to all the volunteers and to John Salt for such a great event. Including options when signing up . Tshirt, Hat or discount for not wanting either. Tons of aid stations for a small course with options. Best event I have attended in Ontario. Will definitely make it to another one of their events. Maybe welland half if I can get myself back in order or gravenhurst sprint next year.