Heartland Triathlon - TriathlonSprint

The water is VERY low this year. The edge of the water is probably 20 feet further away than last year. It was run jump in swim for about 20 yards then stand up again and walk across the sand bar because the water is only about 18-24 inches deep. I think I did welldrafting the first little bit then I was kind of alone in the middle of the pack. Coming back in the sun was in my eyes. You had to walk over the sand bar again then swim again. I swam right into a swim marker because you couldnot see a thing in the sun. It was a good swim for me. This year it was the corrrect distance and everything. Last year the swim was long.

I just need to swim more. This was a goodtime for me

5/17 AG and 23/108 women

It was a long way from the swim exit to transition. About 100 yards on soft sand. Once I got there I just thru on my helmet and glasses and off I went. I elastic my shoes on the bike and do not wear socks on the bike.

Be a better runner so I can run the whole way to transition

I had an awesome bike. I really pushed it HARD. Remembering the course from last year definately helped. I knew where the hills were and I knew I was doing much better than last year. I passed tons of people and I do not think any women passed me. I was a little wheezy but able to reign it in.

I can't complain about 1st in age group and 3rd overall female on the bike. The field was MUCH tougher than last year. I pushed about as hard as I could. I wouldn't do anything different except train harder so I am more accustomed to pushing that hard on the bike.

14/17 AG and 87/108 women

I swear I did not have a tea party in T2!!!! Thing is I bike without socks and I cannot run without them so I had to sit down and put socks and shoes on. I took a puff on my inhaler and got my belt, hat and water bottle. I walked thru T2 because I was out of breath

build more endurance so I can RUN

Well the only thing good I can say is 1-it was better than last year and 2-my left leg issues seem to have resolved. Then again I was dead slow. I know what triggers my EIA this year. 1-heat...it was hot 2-allergens 3-exertion (yep see bike section) I knew I need to get my heart rate down. Fortunately I had my trusty inhaler and used it as I needed it!!! I walked the first 2 minutes to get my HR down and my breathing under control. After that I did my 4:1 run : walk for the most part. It was uber hot. I was glad I had my own water bottle and I refilled it at one of the water stations. My hamstring was killing me. I know it is slow but I did the best I could.

heal hamstring, learn to run

Got some water at the finish and dumped it all over myself. I packed up my transition area and put my stuff in the car. Grabbed my dry stuff and got changed. I checked the results.......geez o pete talk about a stacked field. 15% of all the women were in my age group. I think people looked at last years results and signed up knowing they could do well. I was 10 minutes SLOWER last year and got 4th. Last years winning time would have been 9th or 10th.


Um lets see..classic Ott performance good swim and bike crappy run. Shocking I know. I can't freaking run and I'm always freaking injured


This race was even better this year. Hell I'd sign up for the swag. Nice bike course, corrected swim and well....the run is hot but I cannot blame my performance on the course. Its flat and fast but I am not....

Overall I was 10 minutes faster than last year so I can't complain. I am pleased with my bike. I just can't compete against runners. Stoopid freaking runners!! I think I have a future as a really good aquabike athlete :)