Wild Dog Triathlon - TriathlonMini Sprint

I was really pleased with the swim but I definately need to work on my breathing an overall rythm. Swim was waste to chest deep the whole way...was about half way done when I passed two guys walking, yeah I said walking during the swim, and they were telling each other jokes...unfortunately one was pretty funny so I started laughing, and what happens when you laugh and swim, yep you got it you swallow water...lots of water. Some how kept swimming through that and trek'd on to the finis.

Breath and keep a good rythm. Also becuase this was my first tri I started in the back...next time I would definately start closer to the front.

Estimate, included in bike...

Ok so one thing that I really need to work on is transitions...I just couldn't make decisions, socks vs no socks, shirt vs. no shirt....took way too long to decide. Also need to work on jumping on bike and running with bike.

I can't think of one thing that I wouldn't do differently.

Due to the fact that the transitions were included into the bike I think that I did better than what is shown. I was only passed a couple of times and most were by elite. I felt that I definately pushed at the right tempo leaving the right amount of fuel left for my legs.

Transition on the bike and off!

Estimate...included in run.

Ok so it took me forever to get my socks and shoes on then the kicker...I got about 200yds out of the transition when I realized that I forgot my race belt (looking back I definately should have just kept going I saw several people with no race belt or number) so I turned around went back couldn't find the belt at first after about 30 seconds I found it fumbled putting it on grabbed a squig of water and took off. I would have to say about honestly 50 people maybe more passed me with this mistake, but what are you gonna do...a mistake I won't make again.

Hmmmm...get speed laces, no socks in a short run, and oh yeah PUT ON MY RACE BELT!!!!

I had a pretty good run...by my watch it took me just over 19 min. to run the course which is a very good pace for me. I did get passed by a few people but ended up catching up to them at the end, but I passed more than I could count.

Not much pushed at a good pace just have a better transition leading into the run.

Walked around, got a message, ate some fruit, drank water and enjoyed the moment of crossing the finish line.


Preperation in the transitions. Nutritionally I felt that I planned well and took in enough liquids prior as well as during.


Fun race...plenty of support and a great location. Did not like how the swim was in such shallow water..people literally walked the entire swim doesn't make sense to me. On this day I caught a serious case of Triathlitis...I can't wait to get out there again and improve! My next race is at the end of Sept. with a lot of work to do...and who knows I may find my way into one before than it was that much fun.