Longleaf Triathlon - TriathlonSprint

Switched to breast stroke about 1/3 way in. Someday, I'll have to learn how to site with freestyle.

I chose to walk from the lake and conserve engery instead of running. My heart rate was pretty high and I don't regret taking it easy into T1.

Remember to put shirt on BEFORE I put on helmet. Oops.

Very pleased with bike...this time is really great considering how little training I've put in. Saw a beautiful little doe on the way out and felt like she was my personal cheering squad.

Had a tough time getting my bike back in the rack. Thankfully, someone who had already finished was there and helped move some bikes aside so I didn't have to take too much time for that. Spent that time instead walking to a curb one rack over and sitting down to get some socks on for the run.

Should have remembered to unclip my helmet while running in with the bike

Used up too much energy on swim & bike, didn't have any left for the run. Walked at least 2.5 miles of the run. So many of the athletes doing the olympic distance shouted out words of encouragement as they passed me. That was very nice. About the only ridiculous thing I heard was someone shout "you can DO it" about 10 yards from the finish line. That remark at THAT exact time was a bit condescending.

Just train more....getting there.

Walked around a bit, ate some bananas. Glad I got some water, because the little bit of food they had quickly disappeared. Very poor planning on the quantity of food.


Since I was the only one in my age group, I won first place!! It was *awesome* to get a trophy at the end. While "first place" does not really represent my performance, it certainly accurately represents my effort in completing the race. Go me!