Vytra TOBAY Triathlon - TriathlonSprint

I wasn't as nervous once the swim started as I had been previously at the Dash and Bash. I guess that all comes with experience! What's frustrating for me is that I wasn't swimming to my capabilities. I was so concerned with drifting off course that I never got into a groove. I wasn't even tired, but I kept stopping my stroke to float and look at where I was going.

I must practice siting more vigorously if I want to improve my time. I think this could be my strongest event if I take the training more seriously. I guess I didn't do that bad for swimming a total of 3 times for "training."

I hope next year I'll have a wet suit so that I can work on taking that off instead of putting on clothes over a wet bathing suit (not easy).

It's a very very hilly course, but that's what I'm used to. I definitely had an advantage training in the hills of Newton over most Long Islanders who rarely train on them.

The steepest hill (the one JP threw up on) killed me b/c I couldn't switch to a lower gear. My bike chain was screwed up and that definitley hurt me. I spent more time strugglin with that than the hill.

The end of the bike was so strong for me! I was actually pasing people (which was something that never happened the prior weekend at dash and bash). I powered into the transition and felt great!

Once again, I would love a nicer bike. I also need to work on speed training. This is my weakness and also can make or break you. I want to get better at this event over any of the others!

I remembered to take my helmet off!

I love running! I felt great, started off with a solid pace that I was constantly able to maintain. I passed almost everyone I was behind which felt great. So many people do not start off properly on the run and will burst out due to the excitement and crash in half a mile. I know my limitations and what I can handle.

I oddly love running hills. I'm not fast so this is where I get my upper hand through all the hard training we do.

I definitely held back a bit at the end. I was scared of opening up my run to early and crashing. I was also very scared of muscle cramping. I did not drink enough gatorade on the bike and could feel the lack of salt in my body.

Drink more on the bike so that I have a more solid run.

A lot of walking and stretching. I ended up having a nasty calf cramp after the race that I knew was from lack of hydration.

After the race we went back to JP's parents house for brunch and drinks! JP and I crashed later out of pure exhaustion. Nothing like a post race nap! :-)


This race is one I've watched for 2 years and it felt great to be a part of it this year. I was really impressed with how well I was able to perform in my first year of triathlons. The season is now over for me and it's time to concentrate on running the NYC marathon in November!

I can't wait til next year to incorporate some olympic distance races!