Philadelphia Triathlon in Fairmount Park - Sprint Distance - TriathlonSprint

Very fist OW swim race. The begining was interesting. I tried to get myself into the lead pack. But I had 2 slower girls on either side of me bascially boxing me in. The only way around them was for me to stop completely and go around, really ticked me off. I was pretty worked up and sucking in alot of water. I wasn't able to bi-lateral breath until at least 500 in. Once I got into a less congested area, I really hit my groove. I started kicking about 200 out and at about 20 feet from the swim finish, I thought someone was pulling my arm. It ended up being a wooden 2x4 covered in rusty nails...SWEET! I didn't get scratched, thank god. I just kept going.

Not much since it was my first time. I was prepared, but you can never know how it's going to be goign in. I *might* have swam a bit harder, but everyone probably thinks that.

I was WAY out of it coming into T1. But I just focused on helmet on, glasses on, shoes on, bike, let's run.

Nothing, it went perfect.

I felt very good on the bike. I was happy to be out of the water and on dry land. The course was a bit harder at spots then I had hoped for, but overall, I enjoyed it. I definetly can ride much faster then I posted. But I have only had a week with my new bike, so I had that workign against me. Also, I've heard so many stories about people going way too hard on the bike and screwing up their run. My run is so weak, I was holding back to make sure I had juice for it. Oh, my feet went numb halfway through. I don't think it affected me tho, so no biggie.

I would push at more of a race pace. I honestly felt like I was trainign for a normal day. I just enjoyed that course so much, I wanted to stay longer! lol

I had issues pushing my bike on ground. So I just picked it up and ran. I think I did fine, at least my time compared to other was decent.

Nothing really.

Grrrrrr...my dreaded run! I felt great coming off the bike. Although my feet were numb for the first mile. No big deal. That first mile though seemed to take forever!!! I just kept reminding myself that it's just 3 miles and I can do it. Once I relaxed, it was easier to run. I got passed alot though which pissed me off. I thought though going in I would do about a 9min mile, and thats what I did. A 5k PR for me :-)

Push myself harder. I was never once on the verge of real pain or major discomfort. I know I can go a bit harder.

Does hugging my friends count?


My fear of my run. I was so scared I would cramp and have to walk, I held back. Also my inexperience held me back from pushing harder.


I am happy with my time, its right about what I was hoping for. I am pissed that my AG was so darn competitive. I was hoping for a better overall finish. There was a pro in my ag that finished 3rd....3rd!!!! I mean, what chance did I have when I pro can't get 1st in a sprint. I would have got 4-7th in the other ag's. Owell, thats out of my control I guess.