Muncie Endurathon (Triathlon Sprint) - TriathlonSprint

SW wind @ 6mph
nearby pontoon boats fumigated swimming area
had hard time catching non-polluted breaths.
could have passed pack, stayed back
looong run up the hill to transition - winded before bike

be more aggressive
learn to breathe on both sides

put shirt on over neck and not pull it down
no socks

WSW wind @ 9 w/ gusts @ 20mph
bottle: 1/2 water & 1/2 gatorade A.M.
1 frozen gel pack

get water bottle w/ integrated gel despenser - less mess
otherwise nothing different

previous athletes didn't rack their bike correctly leaving no room for mine - paused to look for official but couldn't find one, racked bike anyway with seat shoving other bike out of my spot

Rack it and move on without question

too fast at start - got winded early (2nd hill/ 1st k)
had a couple of first-timers catch up to me and they set the pace
Shins - ow.


run faster,
wear HR monitor (or at least my watch),
less walking
get song or cadence stuck in my head

walked to and from boat dock (1 mile round trip)
general stretches
8oz water
6oz gatorade
1/2 clif bar


nerves going into first major event solo
need to train harder on bike - my ride was terribly slow
because of the mass of people, it was a little overwhelming and slightly confusing.


A few voluteers clueless & glued to their (personal conversation) cell phone when approached.
Swim- breathing in fumes from nearby pontoon boat not good: affected breathing and performance
Overall was a good, clean, fun event. I know next year will be better and I'll be better prepared for the 2nd annual Sprint.