General Smallwood Sprint Triathlon - TriathlonSprint

First 200 yards strong, then got caught up in traffic, kicked, and had tough time with breathing. Middle 400 yds tough swim, bad form. Last 200 yards were strong, made up some ground. Had slight calf cramp in left leg as was climbing out of the water. Rough swim, but time was ok.

Need to figure out this breathing issue in traffic during swim. Should practice more open water swims, and need to do more races to get more comfortanble with this

Long transition run (~250 m) from swim to T1 area added to transition time. Good getting suit on - had to sit down to put bike shoes on due to cramping in calf. Glasses fogged up as soon as I put them on. No problem getting bike shoes clipped into pedals.

OK bike ride, though below goal pace (20 mph). Had trouble on a couple of hills, had to stand out of saddle. Cramped in both calves around mile 12.

Need stronger start, was pretty slow the first 3 miles. Need to figure out cramping issue.

Good transition, though T2 area was pretty crowded. In and out quickly.

Helmet off as racking bike

Calves cramping at beginning - ran with very short strides for first mile, led to slow start. After that they worked out, lengthened stride, picked u ppace. Good staying cool - dumped water on head. Found someone to pace off for 1.5 miles in middle, could not stay with over last 3/4 miles - lower quads on both legs cramped up (new problem). Maintained pace over last 3/4 mile, but could not finish strong

Find pacesetter early. Know where the turnaround will be! Need to figure out cramping issue.

Walking. Did not eat enough.


Cramping. Beathing issues in water again


1:37:26 total. 2nd in age group (out of 21), 33rd overall (male, out of 114)