MAP Triathlon - TriathlonSprint

Being my first triathlon, and just learning how to swim, I was quite aprehensive going into the swim. My goal was to finish and not feel tired because of the bike and run.

I would have raced like I practiced, I went way to slow...I think I was the next to the slowest person in the pool.

The first transition went well, I did not feel rushed, I just focused on taking my time and not forgetting to any of the things I practiced ( 1 bottle of water and one gel and 1 gel for half way through the race)

I would have went faster, I would have taped the gels to my top tube like I was supposed to the night before.

I felt pretty good on the bike course, I was able to power through hills with no problem.

I would have pushed harder through the bike course, and I would have taken in a lot more fluids.

The last transition was a little faster, as I made the turn onto Statesville Rd., I was thinking what I was going to do to get ready for the run.

I would have moved with more urgency.

It was a decent run until the last mile, my quads were cramping. It progressed to a point where I could not speed up at all.

I would have drinked a lot more fluids.

Consumed a ton of fluids and stretch.


Quads cramping.


Being my first race, I thoroughly enjoyed the experience...I can't wait until LATTA!