Memphis in May - TriathlonOlympic

race number was 218, so I was in the water fairly quick. It wasn't too cold, but I'm not sure if I could've done it without a wetsuit. The first 1/3 of the swim, I couldn't keep in a straight line. I kept veering off to the right, even when I aimed left. I was worried that I was swimming a bunch of extra yardage! After the turn at the buoy, it was much easier. I didn't even look ahead to site - I just made sure I stayed next to the line of swimmers on my right (I could also see the rope marking the course). After the next turn, the water got chopping and I starting veering off course again, but not as bad as the last time. Everytime I looked up to see where I was, I'd get a mouthfull of water. I saw the finish line, and thought it felt like the quickest open water swim ever.

Had lots of trouble getting the wetsuit off my lower legs and ankles. I HATE that thing!

No wetsuit

I tried to keep my heartrate at 165bpm the entire ride. The course was easier on me than most of my hilly training rides. We had some wind, but I've had a lot of practice with wind gusts lately, so it didn't phase me at all;)

I expected to be on the bike for at least 1.5 hours, so when I saw we were back at the park, I couldn't believe the bike segment was over! It happened so quickly.

Keep working on speed!

I thought I was quick during T2, but apparently not. I fixed my ponytail, put on my cap and race belt while running, so I'm not sure what to do differently.

First 3 miles, I kept my HR around 175.
Miles 3-5 was 180BPM
The last 1.2 was 185 and TOUGH. I was worried I wouldn't make it. I pushed it HARD and it seemed like the finish line would never come.Since I knew the course was hilly, my goal was to have sub-10 minute miles. I was estatic to see 8:59 as my average!

Nothing!

Lots of walking


speed on bike


Best post-race food ever! Nice expo too.