DQ Triathlon at Marlton Lakes - TriathlonSprint

It was cold. I opted not to wear a wetsuit as it was only a 400 meter swim. I was in the third wave, first blue cap out of the water. I hadn't swam since Timberman so I have to accept my time/pace. It's not that good but I finally have a "1" next to my name for a swim (age group), but I won't be totally happy until there is a 1 for over-all. It was a straight shot across the lake but even though I had my clear goggles on it was hard to see the buoys because they were foggy. I feel like I went a little wide but still stayed between the buoys.

Stay straighter.

Long run on some pretty rough asphalt to my bike. I racked all the way down by the mounting area, I wasn't too keen on running on the slippery pavement in bike shoes with cleats. I haven't mastered the flying mount with my shoes already clipped in yet. Coming out of the water John (kleinrider) was right in front of me from the previous wave. I don't think he was too happy about that haha.

Man, I wish I could have hammered this ride more that I was able to. Tropical Storm Ernesto was in town wich made for cautious riding necessary. There were a few little hills that suprised me a bit, but nothing too bad. Strong gusts of wind were fun though (sarcasm). I didn't get passed, which I liked.

Wish harder for Trpoical Storm Ernesto to go away.

Not too bad, I don't know why I can't be quick like this at longer races. I also didn't wear socks, which could have something to do with it. y feet, notably my right big toe, don't like me for it right now.

Not much.

I'm kind of suprised with my run. I didn't feel like I was running as fast as I was, I felt lke I was on my 9 minute mile pace, but I guess not. It went by quicker than I expected. I'm pleased with it, but I also think I can push harder. I didn't feel like I wanted to die at the end and was hardly sore.

Push harder.

Not much. Watched the rest of my teammates finish. Got some food and checked results. I won a certificate for a new Xterra wetsuit durig a raffle. I like my Ironman Stealth just fine, it's not damaged and has given me some pretty decent swims, so I gave the certificate to one of my teammates who doesn't have a wetsuit and is always cold when we swim at the lake.


Weather.


It was a relly crappy day weather-wise, but overall everything worked out great. Nice cap to the end of the season with an AG win :)