Cincinnati International Triathlon and Sports Festival - TriathlonSprint

Pretty good swim I thought. I could have been a little faster at the start, but oh well. I picked it up after I rounded the first turn. There was a bit of a run from the exit to TA.

Push the pace a bit more.

I cannot think of anything to explain this T1 time. I'm very confused because I ran into TA, slipped on the bike shoes and helmet and was off-2 minutes at the most. I wish I'd started my stupid watch. The only thing I can think of is that we had a short run from swim to T1 and a little bit more of a run from TA out to the bike mount area...maybe all that combined was almost 7 minutes, but that seems awfully long. Really Long.

I thought I had a great T1. I don't think the time is representative of my actual transition.

I was really happy with my pace, considered that when I rode on Tuesday, I averaged 14 mph. I think I felt better on the second loop that I did on the first. Tried to keep my legs loose, and pedal at high cadence when I had the chance, since I was working so hard on the hills. Hands started to get a little numb/sore by the end. I was gripping the bars pretty tightly on the climbs and downhills (max 45 mph-whew!).

Get a compact crank or granny gear. Work on nutrition more. Toward the end I felt like I was going to throw up. It was a great feeling ;) Work on focusing more on keeping the cadence up. I tend to let my mind wander, and really drop my pace.

This was okay. See-the times just don't make sense. I know I was slower in T2 than T1. Anyway, the racks were crowded and I made it back right as the guy racked next to me did, and he had his stuff all over so I had to go around to the other side and rack my bike. Not really upset about it though since it was his first tri.
I forgot my race belt, but saw the race director on the course, and he said I didn't need to go back for it.

Get some lace locks or something. I feel so slow when I'm sitting down lacing up my shoes. Remember the race belt.

Felt really good, surprisingly. I passed a few people, and was in a happy state of mind. This was the first run part of a tri where I didn't have to walk, and felt good the whole time. At times, I did feel like I was giving a harder effort and wondered if I should slow down or walk, but I just tried to keep it consistent. Yea!

Nothing.

Walked around. Talked to some folks I knew. Tried to eat, but wasn't really hungry.


Ha. My slow ass.


I thought they did a good job, swim start was a little slow, but not too bad, they did move people through pretty quickly. Don't know what's up with the timing. My age group results look differnt from the overall results, although both have the same final time...so something is going on there. Other than that, good race. I'll do it again next year!