Luna All Women's Triathlon/Duathlon - TriathlonSprint

1/2 mile swim when laid out looks a lot further than it is. I had some difficulty with leaking goggles so I had to stop twice to get good suction. This hasn't happened in my swim practices so it was annoying. I learned that swimming OW in a wet suit is a lot easier. I didn't use a wetsuit this time. My swim time was 7 minutes slower than the last time I did this race. And lack of proper preparation contributed to a slow time. But the goggles thing...just ticked me off! I was, however, much more mentally present and coherent in the moment. I was able to catch a brief draft about half way to the first buoy. The first time I did this race my mind was everywhere, and I barely remember getting through the swim, let alone having the presence of mind to follow some feet. I am pretty disappointed in my swim.

Weekly OWS practices. Wear a wet suit since I am not a very strong swimmer. It's amazing the difference it makes. (At least for me.)

Still slower than I hoped for. I thought that I would zip right through this transition since I didn't have to fumble with a wet suit. I was pretty wobbly coming out of the water, and had to sit down to get my socks and shoes on. I am glad I made the decision to switch out my pedals so I wouldn't have to worry about getting into my bike shoes and trying to clip in. I didn't practice this part so I decided to bag it. That was a good decision.

Not sure.

I need to get out and ride more. That's it. Ride more!

Ride more.

nothing

I did feel slow and I had horrible running form. I was just tired, and my HR was sky high. Poor run. Very disappointed to have run slower than a 10min/mile pace.

More brick workouts.

Met my family at the finish and walked around.


Need to lose some weight, need to train more and harder.


I am happy that my overall time was faster than the first time. (1:42 vs. 1:38) But I am really disappointed in my swim and run. Not wearing a wetsuit I think was a poor decision since I am not a strong swimmer, but now I know. My run was just bad. I did not/do not have the same euphoric feeling I had the first time I did this race, and I am actually quite surprised at how hard I am being on myself. I did not think I set goals out of reach for my ability, and it's disappointing to not reach even modest goals. I still had fun...the most important part.