ITC Cayuga Lake Triathlon - TriathlonOlympic

Overall not bad for my first Oly race. The waves going out caught me by surprise (and probably was not that choppy relatively speaking). Also I kept swiiming into people or others swam into me. Finally I kept going off course trying to avoid other racers, adding to my time. However, my goal was to finish it and use it as a warm up. Also the first time I ever swam this length in a wetsuit. The wetsuit irritated my neck.

Look up more often to see where I am going. Try to draft more.

Took my time in T1. I think I was worried that I would forget something (what?!). Also spent a few seconds talking to my neighbor. She was quicker than me in getting out of T1.

Go faster. Organize the area better.

Well this will be a race that I won't forget as it was my first Oly and my first flat. Got the flat at about mile 3 and spent too long changing it. The rest of the race went well especially since no one was passing me!

Make sure I have a good rear tire.

Nothing special here. Just tried to clean my greasy hands a little.

Run was harder than expected and a little bit of a mind game since it involved 2 laps. Again, I was passing everyone and no one passed me.

Prepare harder for the run.

Walking mostly.


This a an orientation race - a confidence booster to see if I could do it. Obviously more preperation in all three areas, especailly the run would have helped. I think I am beyond help in the swim.


Received a nice shirt but starting the race late did not help. I also wonder if the food aferwards could have been better (pizza?). But still, it was a great location, great people, and one that I would do again.