Madeira Beach Triathlon - TriathlonSprint

I would've swum a little harder. I was worried I would poop out on the swim, but it turned out easier than I thought it would be. The water condition was calm and great temperature. I also would've gone to the outside immediately to avoid the cluster of people around the buoy.

I was kind of amped up and everything I did seemed uncoordinated.

I definitely did not anticipate having sand on my feet during the transition. I think I will actually bring a bottle of water or something to help get the sand off so I don't put my socks and shoes on with sand. I did have a towel, and I used it, but it was diffidcult to wipe off.

I felt like I went pretty hard on the bike. I passed a lot of people, but I would've like to start out a little quicker and make my turn-around a little faster.

I forgot to take my helmet off when I was running out of the transition area. I would like to remember next time.

It was tough to transition into the run. It took me about a half mile to loosen up. I took a drink at the halfway point but just ended up spilling it all over myself instead of drinking it. I don't think I really needed it anyway. The sand made it a little tougher coming back.

I probably could've pushed harder on the run.

Drank some water and walked around for a bit.


First, not knowing what everything would feel like doing it all in a row. That made me go conservatively on the swim and run for fear of losing my energy. I could've definitely pushed harder on both of those events. On the bike, I did just about as good as I could have at the time.


This was my first tri ever, so I have nothing to compare it to, but I thoroughly enjoyed it and think it was a great race. I can't wait to do some more!