Lake Las Vegas Triathlon - TriathlonSprint

When the horn went off, I started to swim and noted the chip strap felt loose and next thing I know it came off. I was bobbing for it for what seemed like eternity and amazingly was able to grab it despite the murky green water. I put it back on very tight and again after a few kicks it came off again, so I stuffed it between the cleavage and off I went now the very last swimmer from my wave due to the monkey business. I started settling into a good rhythm with a freestyle stroke and then got hammered by an errant male swimmer that was cutting right through our path out. Unfortunately he wasn't the only kamakazee swimmer and I swam most of the way out breast stroke dodging quite a few of the male swimmers coming back that weren't aware (or didn't care) what direction they were swimming. I never got a good rhythm from that point forward and wondered why in the world did I practice the freestyle stroke as often as I did if I didn't get a great chance to use it.

Just wear the timing chip in between the cleavage to begin with so hopefully I can get out before the men start heading back. I would also just bring my running shoes down to the water's edge and change into them down there since there was a 500 yard run up a ramp to get to T1 instead of trying to run it in flip-flops.

I felt very good the entire first loop, but beginning the second loop I had to pee! It gave me more reason to try and get back to T2 ASAP! Unfortunately no port-a-potties. The bike is by far my strongest component, so I was disappointed my time wasn't better, but I lost my chain as I downshifted on the second incline...how frustrating! Fortunately it didn't happen again the rest of the ride.

Not drink as much water so I don't have the urge to go during the race...that shouldn't be an issue in a 90 minute race.

This was where I was supposed to make up time since I wasn't using clip-in peddles, but alas, the restrooms were calling.

My legs after the bike didn't feel too fried, but it was quite hot by this point of the race and I didn't want to over do it so I told myself I would walk fast up the inclines and run down the declines and flat areas. I walked a lot!!!! I brought my own water bottle full of HEED to supplement the water that was given and I am glad that I did otherwise I may have not finished at all. My heart rate with just fast walking was in the low 160's.

Train more in the heat with inclines so that my body isn't as shocked with the intensity. Hopefully next year they will move it to a week later or at least an earlier start time. Please more water stations!

I was dumping ice down the front and back of my trisuit wanting to cool off. They ran out of water at the end of the race, so made due with a few grapes, bananas and what was left of my HEED. Thank goodness I didn't go all out because I would have really hit hard in the end since there was no water.


This was my first triathlon and so I had no idea what to expect. As well, it seemed like Murphy's law seemed to trump up each segment of the race for me, but I still was on a high in just being able to finish the race and I look forward to my next one.


I will be back next year to see if I can improve my performance. I hope they will change the swim portion to a loop format versus an out and back. As well, have the race start earlier in the morning to reduce the heat factor. All staff were very friendly.