New Jersey State Triathlon - Sprint Distance - TriathlonSprint

Really smooth swim start to finish. Typically takes a couple hundred meters to get into a groove, but I was feeling good right from the get-go. Great form, good breathing, solid technique all around.

Maybe push the pace a little more.

T1 was much better than last year, but still an area I can improve. Need to be somewhat more decisive here and just move.

Crushed the bike leg. Passed a ton of people and didn't get passed at all myself. Kept my cadence high and just switched back and forth between a couple gears. Strong showing.

Corner better.

Long run up to transition. Slipped and fell while running bike b/c I turned too tight in my bike shoes as I went across the road. A volunteer was yelling at me to turn early and run my bike across the rocks rather than the mat, so I followed her direction so I wouldn't be penalized for anything. Caught a nasty gash on my leg, but no worries.

Not pay attention to bad advice from volunteers when I know what I'm doing.

This is where I typically do my best work. Should have hydrated more on the bike because I could have used more water here. By the time you start running, taking on water in a 5k doesn't do much good. Regardless, I passed a ton of folks here and maintained pretty solid pace. A nice performance all around.

Drink more water on the bike and get some more nutrition on the bike.

Just some stretching.


I need to get through transition faster. My time for the actual swim, bike and run portions was under an hour. If I could have cut another two minutes off transition, I'd be that much closer to the front of the race!


In 2007, this was my first tri. I've since moved to San Francisco, but made the trip east because I just love this one. Lots of sentimental value too because I grew up nearby and my folks can come out and watch. Anyway, a great time. Already looking forward to 2009.