Warsaw Optimist Triathlon - TriathlonSprint

I thought I had this swim nailed, I was really surpised to see 8:30, :30 slower over last year. The entire wave was shivering waiting for the bell, maybe I was just frozen. In my AG I did ok but my overall time was slower than I thought. My swim times in the pool were much improved this year, I don't understand why it didn't translate to the lake.

I really don't know, I need to think about this one for awhile. I distinctly remember to focus on form, my navigation was decent - I had an orange rope 5 ft away most of the time and felt my speed was good.

I was also somewhat disappointed in my T1 time but I was at the extreme end of the transition area, so I had to hobble with my bike the entire lenght of the transition area. Overall, I thought it went ok.

More practice, hope for a better spot next time.

Some gusts on the way out, I thought my avg speed was going to be a little higher, I am really happy about cutting 4 minutes off last year but a new bike will help do that. The wind on the first leg slowed me down some, not too many passed me and I passed several coming back.

Nothing, just keep biking.

Again, I thought this transition was really smooth. I have no idea what I did for a minute, I was in and my rack was one of the first, racked the bike, helmet off, bike shoes off, running shoes on and gone. Hmmm.

Practice more. I need to eventually get tri bike shoes, so I can dismount with the shoes off.

I did well in the run, I improved over 3 minutes in my run from last year and that I am totally stoked about. I was shooting for a 7:00 pace and beat that so I am glad my legs were there. Last mile was great, good breathing and pace. Nice crowd at the end to cheer, no better feeling.

Nothing, it was great coming out of T2 and I deliberately kept my pace down to adjust, no cramping and after the first 1/2 mile I hit it. If I can do it this way every time I'll be happy.

Just like warm up, stand around, talking, cheering folks on, etc.


Limited transition practices, my head up my A$$ in the swim and T1.


Its a local race, few hundred folks so I think it went well. The people driving their cars like A-holes through the race should be shot, I was hoping the cops would. Other than that, the race was great.