Timex Triathlon - TriathlonSprint

Well this was my first triathlon. So I was simply trying to get through the swim.

I stopped at two kayaks for a quick breather. Not too long

I did feel like a speed bump during the final leg as the ladies caught up to me.

Volunteers assisted the swimmers get out of the water. Nice!

I believe some more training in OWS will help in the future. I hear that a wetsuit really helps.

I thought I would have my shoes clipped to the pedals to start. It worked really well when I practiced at my house. Not so well when I was tired after the swim.



put on shoes in transition. Put on gloves while riding

I felt pretty good out there considering that I have not ridden outside at all. I took a few spin classes to practice. I like everyone else found the gap on the Scottsdale bridge. The first time by I tried to hop it and the back tire hit pretty hard. I was praying that the back tire would not pop. The second time I lifted myself off of the seat to reduct the pressure.

I had trouble shifting gears. Although there were not any real hills to speak of, I was slowed down quite a bit due to my lack of riding experience.

I just need to ride more.

I felt pretty good here. I have not practiced the transitions that much. I was slowed down by trying to reset my Garmin from biking ot running. I gave up. I chose not to run with the Ipod.

Use my Polar watch..think about using speedlaces although, I do not feel that my laces slowed me too much

I felt pretty good. I was able to run the entire distance and even pass a few on the course..I was able to sprint to the finish

I would love to be able to run faster!!! I am working on that.

Drank some water. walked around a little bit. Ate the nice breakfast from Monti's.

I got the post race stretch. It was good but the guy tried to sell me to come visit him.


I tried to pace myself. I could have pushed harder on the bike and run


I will do this race again. I thought RedRock Co was well organized. I would have liked to see more support in the water by kayakers. I was fine but I thought they were not enough for the number of beginning swimmers.