Lake Pflugerville Triathlon - TriathlonSprint

One of these days I'm going to learn to not take off too fast. I always try too hard the start with arms that look like windmills and I don't go anywhere. I slowed down my stroke and thought about good form and was able to start passing other swimmers. Even with starting out like I did, I had a good swim. I do think the swim was long from looking at some of the other swim times.

Start with good form.

You had to run 100 feet on sand and gravel before getting to the parking lot. I used a towel to quickly get most of the dirt and rocks off before I put on my shoes. The helmet and sunglasses were next and I was on my way. Didn't have any problems.

I don't think anything

It was a good ride. I think I paced myself well for the distance.

No problems. I was able to rack my bike, remove helmet and put on running shoes without any delays.

My left calf cramped up in the first 50 feet. I stopped for a brief second to stretch and than started running again. I didn't want to stop or slowdown so I just ran throug the pain. It hurt for the first half mile and felt okay. Didn't stop from water, just grabbed a cup and through it on me to cool me down.

Take salt pills before the race.

Drank water and walked around. Found my friends to see how they did and waited to see if I made the podium.


I like this race for its location. I've spent a lot of time training at the lake and this area so it was nice to do it for real.