Accenture Chicago Triathlon - Sprint Distance - TriathlonSprint

Water was WAY colder than I expected. Don't know if it was from the cold shock but I couldn't catch my breathe for a while. Horrible start. But once I found my rhythm, I did great. Passed several people from the heat before me.

I think that swim time includes the 450m run to the transition area.

Wetsuit next time...without a doubt!!

My rack wasn't close to bike in/out so I had a lot of running with the bike to do. Had trouble getting on my jersey.

Just be quicker overall. Once I get a wetsuit, that will allow me to have my HR strap and jersey on already.

Bike felt pretty strong. I passed a ton of people...that felt good. Only got passed by a few people. Had a little bobble getting into pedals but recovered quickly.

Maybe push a little harder...I was worried about not having energy left for the run. Take a second to look at the beautiful surroundings.

Not bad. But my time says I could have gone quicker. The long run from bike in hurt.

My rank says I need to work on running the most. Stomach felt tight the first mile. Felt like I was running really slow. But with a time of 28:25, it was one of my faster 5Ks.

train more with longer distances. push harder. This is definitely my weak point.

didn't do much, a little stretching maybe. My family was there to cheer me on (helped a bunch)...so I just talked with them.


that frickin cold water!! :)


Very, very organized event. Can't wait to do it again next year! I'll have to shoot for under 1:30

For my first triathlon...I was thrilled at my results. I told my self, under 2:00 would fine...1:45 would be great. Finishing in 1:38:32 was amazing!!

It was great to have family cheering me on. My wife follow me on the seawall during the swim. My parents, sister, and brother-in-law (along with my wife) were there during the run with hand made signs in hand.

I am now a triathlete!!