Hansgrohe Acworth Women's Sprint Triathlon - TriathlonSprint

Easy swim but I was sort of trapped behing people and couldn't go as fast as I would have liked. Caught the wave that went a head of me and was a little frustrated weeding through that to the finish. But I guess that is just how it goes with that many bodies in the water. Something to get use to thought when you are accustomed to your own lane in the pool.

I was about one back from the start and had to fight to get ahead. I think next time I would be more aggressive at the beginning just to get out and away from people. But overall the swim went much better than I had anticipated.

Okay, half of those questions aren't applicable and half I am not sure what they mean.
I did pretty good considering. I could have run faster out of the swim but I was please that I pulled my cap and googles off and fixed my hair all while running into the transition. I took the time to wash and dry my feet and put on socks and bike shoes. I only recently clipped in so I am still getting accustomed to that.

I did not run my bike out of tranistion and I should have. I also took some time to drink water, open my gel, set my garmin all stuff I probably could have done either on the bike or in setting up transition.
I think experience will just make this better.

The bike is my weakest link. I am scared and inexperinced. However I exceeded my expectations because I fully expected to crash or fall or something.

Just get better and more confident on the bike. I probably should remember to drink more water and bring some electrolyte mix on the bike.

I was a total idiot in this transition. Since I wore socks I didn't take my shoes off until my bike was racked--not wanting them to get dirty. I took way too much time doing dumb stuff--like changing the setting on my Garmin. Getting my phone etc. I should have been more focused on getting my shoes changed AND taking my helmet off. I ran out of transition --even stopped at the aid station but noone said anything to until I was already on my way out for the run. I had to go back. I ended up dropping my helmet over the fence. I lost probably 15-30 seconds with this nonsense after already crossing the mat.

Take my helmet off and skip all the dumb unnecessary stuff.

I had a terrible run and had really expected to do a lot better. 7:43 is more reflective, heck even slower than my half marathon pace. In fact, this was my first 5k ever so I had expected to at least be able to crank the miles out at my 10k pace at least. I have consitently run 40 miles a week this summer (50+ the rest of the year) so I was more than prepared to run. I really don't know what happened but I was, still am I guess, pretty disappointed in myself for falling apart in what I view as my strongest area.

Not sure. Maybe I should have had some electrolytes or more nutrition, water etc. My training was there so maybe on another day in another race I will have the run I know I am capable of. Sigh coulda woulda shoulda . .

Walked around cheered on others. Drank some water. There was an amazing food spread. I I've seen way less after marathons so really, it was a feast.


No idea. Probably poor nutrition and hydration in the heat.


This wsa my frist tri but I think it was very well organized. Despite my poor run performance I did have a fantastic time. I think had I not had such high expectations for myself on the run I would be raving about this race. I honestly don't think any of it was too hard and I think this is an excellent first triathlon for any newbies.
Also, it was great to see so many fit and fabulous women atheletes. Not to mention every single person I came across was kind and encouraging. It isn't often in a race when you pass someone and they cheer you on and yell "awesome" as you go by them. That just goes beyond good sportsmanship and comraderie.