Danskin Webster Lake - TriathlonSprint

The swim was/is my best event. I had a tough time in the begining getting some water "real estate" to properly start swimming. Once I claimed my piece of water, I got into a groove very quickly. I was able to swim free-style face in the water the entire time. I was so nervous that I conserved my energy and really could have gone faster. The swim felt a little short, and after talking to Sally Edwards after, she confirmed. I was pleased as I just learned to swim 8 weeks ago.

Give a little more in the swim.

I had a massive charlie horse in my left leg coming out of the water. This caused getting to the transition area very dicey and slow. Limped like a wounded soldier. Once I got to transition, tried massaging my leg (no avail) ate 2 shock blocks and prayed for the best.

Run with a good leg?

The course is rather nice until the crazy hill(s) around mile 3. I had to limp up the hill with my bike as my left leg was barking like crazy. After gimping up the hill, I rode the remainder of the course. I thought my name was "on your left", but everyone was encouraging and great! The bike is my weakest event as I concentrated on the swim being new to swimming.

Train more on the bike and most importantly...HILLS. Not get injured?

As my left leg charlie horse has now morphed into a clydesdale, I am nervous about starting the run. The transition, fast and easy.

Nothing

I jog like a champ out of transiton until out of sight of spectators. Then I pull an Igor like leg drag/walk down and back. When I get back to the spectators, I finish like a rock star then directly to the medical tent.

Ummm, not get injured?

iced my leg in the medical tent and drank some champagne


My leg


This was a great supportive first timer race. Im proud that I finished and am now a TRIATHLETE!