Escape From Ft. Desoto - TriathlonSprint

I started out really well to the first buoy but then I started getting water splashed into my mouth when trying to breath and it was all over for me then. I had to switch to breast and back stroke while trying to get my breathing under control.

I started in a straight line to the first buoy, where everyone else was and I got trampled. For St. A's I will start all the way on the outside. I don't care if I lose time but at least I will be able to not hyperventilate and swim freestyle the whole way. I feel like I have become a better swimmer, but I still panic!

I was pretty happy with my T1 performance, the wet suit is always a pain to get off.

Maybe try Pam cooking spray on my ankles so the suit slides off easier.

I felt great on the bike, the wind was pretty bad but I was actually thankful I didn't have deep dish rims or it would have been hard to ride in a straight line. I used the Profile drink system for the first time and it made staying hydrated a lot easier.

Push the pace just a little bit harder.

Struggled getting my shoes on because the sole kept slipping and my calf cramped a little.

Put socks on even if it costs me 10 seconds it will save me from getting blisters.

Started run with a stomach ache which has been happening to me all week so first half of my run was pretty miserable and I got passed by no less than 4 people in my age group. Once we hit the sand I felt much better and picked up the pace and came within 20 seconds of catching 2 of the guys who had previously passed me.

Try not to get a stomach ache so I can run hard the whole run.

Walk and sit.


My swim and my sub par run. If I had a good day I would have been top 5 in my age group.


Great race, will come back next year with a slightly different strategy and of course more experience.