Dave Parcells Madison Triathlon - TriathlonSprint

First OWS of the year, first time in wet suit this year - given that, very pleased.

Practice in OW

A bit clumsy - lack of practice

do more than one Tri in a year

First tri using my Shiv - very happy. Stayed in aero for almost all of it, except a few dangerous curves.

Nothing

Again, a bit slow changing shoes. Just out of practice

practice

Knee a bit unstable at first, but got better. Didn't have anything left for a kick, and got passed by someone in my age group in the last quarter mile. I have always taken pride in NOT having that happen, so that was a disappointment.

Run training was difficult due to my knee. Certainly need more miles and speed training.

Just walked around and enjoyed the beautiful morning.


Lack of training due to injury.


Last time I did this it was a run bike run due to chop in the LI Sound. Happy to do the regular race this time - good course and well managed.

This was my first and only tri this year due to my knee injury and related lack of training in the run. It was fun and exhilarating and enough to remind me to train hard this off season and get back on track. Happy with my result.

To work on:
My transitions were pretty weak - out of practice mostly, but had several simple delays with shoes. Also, need a new race belt.
Will need more brick training - I felt like I couldn't kick into any other gear on the run - a good steady pace, but nothing left for a kick or push.
On the bike, need to practice hills on the Shiv. My flats were fast and I was passing people, but climbs were slow.