Tri the Parks - Indian Springs State Park - TriathlonSprint

Race for all intents was over in the first 100 meters of the swam. I blew myself up in the washing machine before the first buoy - Goggles knocked askew and leaking, heartrate through the roof, swallowing water, etc.
Just plain tried to go out too fast for my swim fitness level. Now I know better. .

Found a little bit of my stroke towards the end, but the damage was done. .

Quite simple, really. I do not train to sprint when I am working out at the pool - Long steady effort is not how you get ready for a short race like this. Need to incorporate some more intensity to the mix.

I was in the very last rack before T1 exit. Don't know if this was good or bad. Jersey wouldn't go over my head!

Not run the same pace as the guy in front of me. I think I forgot it was a race.

My strong suit was undone by heartrate that was way too high after the swim. I passed enough people to feel ok about the effort but not satisfied.

Segment was at the mercy of my swim hangover. .

Couldn't get my left shoe unclipped before the dismount line! Ran into T2 with one cycling shoe on, the other off. Thank you. Thank you. I'll be here all week.

Well, some of the hills were tough. I wasn't passed too much but don't recall if reeled in anyone in my AG either, so just kind of held my ground.

I have a number of running races coming up - That's gonna help me get a little faster, I think.

Lack of preparation in the swim. I would have done better overall if my effort in the beginning had been a little bit more controlled.


As mediocre as my day was, I must say I thought the race was extremely well run. The organizers did an excellent job of making the event smooth.

I've changed my race plans and now plan to show up at the series race in August for a little revenge.