Callaway Gardens Sprint Triathlon - TriathlonSprint

My first tri and I had planned on getting a smooth steady pace set and picking a draft partner. I was kicked, swam over by some, and swam over some myself. All in all a great experience and a I better "time" than I expected.

I have to spend more time in the pool, My breathing was very poor and not consistant.I won't ever start in the rear of the pack again. I found that I am alot faster than others in my age group.

Ran the complete distance to transition area. I timed the swimed to the end of the sand and then started my T1 time.Did'nt try to leave my shoes on my pedals. Only had a short run to the bike start.

I will learn to mount the bike with the shoes in the pedals.I have to buy another pair of shoes my current pair is to tight to do this.

Felt good on the bike, I passed alot of riders... I mean alot of riders.. I was only passed by 7 or 8 riders in the entire course.

I did'nt stay in tri position as much as I should have. I passed alot of riders 3 and 4 wide that were weaving and riding with friends. I did'nt have the confidence to stay in tri position in that situation.

Did'nt have rack position. Leaned bike on curb. Ran to T2 area, changed shoes and ran out.

Most definitely go to Transition area upon arriving the event and set up my area, then go to registration.

These 2 miles was hard on me. My right achilles was burning after the first 1/4 mile. I stop and strecthed. Between the 1 mile and 1 1/2 miles I believe half the people I flew by on the bike were passing me by now. Finally I felt good for the last 1/2 mile and did pass a few runners back.

I should have taken a few moments in the t2 area and strecth my achilles. I believe the time spent doing this would have been less than the time lost.

Walk around for 5 minutes, did some achilles strecthing, drank 2 small cups of water and ate a orange.


I believe my training inconsistancies prove to be a factor of todays result.


This was my first tri event and cannot honestly evaluate the race due to lack of experience. I loved it and will definitely do it again next year. It was a great 1st Tri for me. I loved the finish and actully before the finish there were spectators and fellow racers cheering you on. I set my goal at 1hr 12 minutes, and I finished in 1hr 4 min 12 sec. I am already changing next years goal to mid 50's.Yeah that sounds good.