Athens YMCA Triathlon - TriathlonSprint

This went by fast! I felt good the whole time. I was right in line with what I thought it would take me. Maybe a few seconds faster. I was passed by one person, but passed two others at the wall. Overall, I felt really good about the swim.

I got through the change quickly, and started moving with the bike. But I was a little too tired from the swim to run with the bike and jump on. I could have saved a few seconds here, but I'm not too worried about it. Afterall, this was my first transition ever.

I was slow! I've only been on my bike about a half dozen times. I've got a lot to learn. I just never felt like I could get going. The hills took a lot out of me. My limited training has been very flat, so I just wasn't prepared.

I need to work on getting a lot more fluids in me on the bike. I really paid for that on the run.

I was biking in my running shoes, so this transition was no problem. Helmet off, race belt on, and I was gone.

The heat was getting to me. There were not enough aid stations on the course. Just one at the turnaround. I didn't get enough fluids on the bike and I was getting too hot on the run. I had to walk two times for about 1 minute each. Mile markers would have also been very welcomed.

Got into the shade and started getting some fluids. I eventually cooled down and enjoyed one of the baked potatoes!


This was my first Triathlon. I didn't know what to expect. I learned a lot at this race and have a much better understanding of what I need to work on.


Nothing to compare it to, so I can't really rate it. It wasn't on time due to weather, so no complaints there. I would like to see more fluid stations on the run if I were to do it next year. Overall, it was a great first triathlon!