Elizabethtown Dolphins Sprint Triathlon - Triathlon

This was my first swim in a 50 meter pool, as well as in a race, so I was happy to get through with no huge mistakes. The nerves of race day seemed to gas me out shortly after starting, so I learned a bit from that. The lanes got a bit crowded, and I was proud of the way I navigated the bodies.

More swim practice, try and keep my pace and heart rate and nerves down at the beginning.

Pretty straight forward transition

Nothing

I am not a strong cyclist, and this was a hilly course. Took me a while to get my breathing and heart rate down. Not real comfortable drinking on the bike, so that didn't help.

More miles and saddle time needed.

I felt like this was a pretty quick transition. Just learning as I go.

Nothing.

I was gassed for this run, but I pushed through. At this point it was all about finishing without stopping and learning.

Nothing.

Just walking around the lot, drinking and eating.


Lack of experience. More bike fitness would have lent to a stronger run.


This race is in my hometown at a place I used to hang out as a kid, so it's close to my heart. I really enjoyed the distances as a first triathlon, and everyone helping out was helpful. The swim start was a bit confusing, because the guys I stood in line next to had listed swim times several minutes slower than me, so I wondered how I was put near the back. Overall everything ran smoothly and I was happy to have been there.