mini haha - TriathlonMini Sprint

I started 4th in my lane (out of 5). I ended up passing one guy during the start of my second lap and passed a woman half way through the second lap. I was second out of the water in my heat - behind my husband. I remember looking up at the clock and seeing 7:18 and was stoked!

Swim LOTS more.

I didn't get a split time for my transitions. I walked to my bike, though, to catch my breath from the swim. I felt my transition was pretty fast once I got to my bike, put my socks, shoes, sunglasses, and helmet on. As I was riding out, I heard my daughter yell, "Go Mommy!" I got a huge lump in my throat. :)

Run to my bike and run with my bike to the mounting area.

I wish I could have picked it up on the bike. I was getting passed and it was very discouraging. I feel like I lost a lot of time the second lap going up that hill.

Ride LOTS more to prepare for my next tri. Try a different sports drink. The Gatorade was too sweet and left me with cotton mouth.

This was a quick transition. I got some water before the run. The Gatorade left me with cotton mouth and I had to get that sweet taste out.

I walked a little of the run. My legs were jello from the bike.

Run LOTS more.

Bottle of water, stretched, then had some fruit, and a bagel w/ cream cheese.


Legs were tired from the bike. I wasn't too winded, my legs were just burning. I need more conditioning to work on endurance.


I had a great first triathlon experience. I am so glad my girlfriend turned me on to this sport. I loved racing! This race was in my hometown, so it was close and I knew a lot of people. It was very well organized, however, my heat started a little later than scheduled and the awards started kind of late. It was really great to be able to get in free to the water park (where we finished the race) - my daughter had a blast swimming while we relaxed by the pool. Many people asked why we were marked up and congratulated us when we told them why. I feel more confident in the swim - even though I'm still no expert, I know I can do it as long as I take the time to train. My goal for the next 5 weeks before the Danskin tri, is to ride more, run more, swim more, and get a few open water swims under my belt. I'm ready!!!!