Redman Half Distance Triathlon - Triathlon

I did not draft at all. This was the first swim all year where I did not freak out and think I was going to die. The time was good for me, even though it's a tad slower than my IM pace last year. I did a Oly last week and it took me 35 minutes since I treaded water so much so I had a much better mind this race.

Don't know what took so long. I did apply sun screen at this race. I didn't feel like getting burned again. Costed some time but think not being burned it worth it.

Move faster. I forgot a small towel to wipe feet off so I used my morning cloths shorts. Did not do the job as I had a rock inside my shoe the entire time but I just kept with it.

Nailed this bike. I have no idea how I was this fast given my power but based on my HR, I'm thinking my PM wasn't calibrated correctly because I'd normally be at 140 bpm for 210 watts. My breathing wasn't labored though. I didn't look at HR at all. I just went off watts and listened to my breathing to make sure I wasn't pushing too hard passing or going up a hill.

Not much. Think it was my fastest bike split.

I decided to go pee in transition so that ate some time. Luckily all port-a-potties were empty. I just can't go on my bike. I just can't relax enough.

Move faster...pee faster? I thought I'd run better with less unneeded fluids in me than trying to keep them for almost 2 hours.

I had Gatoraid and water only on the run. I wanted Gu really bad but couldn't find them. I guess they had a ton at one aid station but I was just in the "oh god I want to finish" zone and had a hard time seeing anything but the course. I guess I missed a clown and a guy dressed in a tutu as well.

Pace myself better. I knew I was going to fade at the end no matter what speed I went though. I haven't run more than 13 miles for 2 months.

Immediately sat. Wasn't the best decision. Drank a lot and tried to eat some pretzels but they were so dry I couldn't finish them. Put name in for massage and then walked around and cleaned up my transition area while waiting.


I half assed training like no other for this. I signed up for this 4 weeks ago. I haven't rode more than 2 hours in the 2 months, only did 1 swim a week for 2 months, and my longest run was 13 slow miles.


I really like this race. It was super easy on a perfectly calm day. Couldn't ask for better conditions! As stated above, I did not train for this but I somehow PR'ed by over 15 minutes on it. With that, there's a chance I'll get a world slot for next year. Even though I'd go from top 10-20% to last 10%, I'll take it if it comes my way but I will train my ass off and not take such a thing so lightly. That said, I'm ready for the season to be over. This race was a "ehh...what the hell" type of last minute thing. I had planned to end it last week but I figured why not do one last race since I paid for and skipped IMWI. Super happy with the results and hope I can get a spot for next year (worlds is hosted there). Going to take a weekish off and then go into maintenance mode and actually create and follow a plan for next year.