Tri the Parks -- High Falls State Park - TriathlonSprint

I made sure I was up front and got clear water right away. About 150 yards, I had a little panic attack and could not get moving. I forced myself to relax and got into a rhythm. I moved forward and starting passing people. Everyone bunched up at the last buoy and I lost time. I wish people would just swim around them! I got out towards the front of the 40's.

I need to relax at the start and sprint harder on the first 200. I think I am going to start doing longer sets and maybe OWS work outs.

dropped 30 seconds from last race. I stayed relaxed and went thought the check list of things. All good until I pull the bike off the rack. As I spun around to head out, the bike slipped and fell over. My water bottle fell out and I did not notice. No sports drink for the bike! I thought I did better this time, but compared to others, I am still slow on the swim to bike. My rack space was the worst. I had to go the furthest of anyone with cleats on. I am sticking with that excuse.

Not drop my bike. re-think this transition some.

It took a few minutes to get my cycling legs going. I felt good and only the serious tri people passed me. I did not hold back as much this time, or so I thought. I had some good hammer sections and push every down hill to get time back from slower up hill sections. I yo-yo'ed with three people and it helped all three of us keep the pace up. In the end, I rode exactly the same pace as Indian Springs. Very frustrating. During the race, I thought I was doing better.

Not having my water bottle was not a disaster, but I would have been in better shape for the run. I need to work on shorter TT efforts more.

I nailed this one. I could not have gone faster. Long walk from entrance to rack location. It slowed me down walking in bike cleats. I was organized and progressed through helmet off, change shoes, putting number belt, grab hat, and leave for the run.

Nothing. Start going some track work with cleats on!

This run sucked. Only 4 guys in my age group ran slower which is just not acceptable. I am really upset with my run performance. I wanted to show improvement and did not. I could not turn over the legs quick enough to hold a good pace. My heart rate was exactly where I wanted it (high 160s) I am not going to use the lack of water bottle on the ride as an excuse. As a result of the bad run, I lost at least 5 or 6 placing slots.

run faster! I am still at the beginning of my running "career". While I have never run before, I expected better progress by now. I am starting to wonder if I have a metal block.

Found some shade and allowed my HR to return to normal. Drank two water bottles, ate a banana, orange, and a few cookies. Gathered up my stuff and loaded up the car. I stopped by the 1st Choice Healthcare Center. They stretched out my shins and calves which really need some TLC.


I need to be mentally stronger on the run. I need to TT strong on the shorter distances. To do it right, you have to hurt yourself. I did not push hard enough on the bike or run. I know I had more in the tank.


I really enjoyed the race. I do wish I knew more people and could add a social element to the events. While it did not go exactly as planned, I feel like it was a step forward. I learned some things and know what I need to work on for Tugaloo and HIM.

Side note, I woke up the day after and felt great. I went for a nice long bike ride. Last race, I was hurting the next day. So, some endurance improvements are showing up.