Smithfield Sprint Triathlon - TriathlonSprint

Swim started good. I passed two people in front of me in the first half. But I think I went out too fast and faded a bit on the last half. One of the people I passed started to touch my feet so I kicked up a notch and pulled her though the last 50 meters. She thanked me in the transition.

Try to pace myself better.

I don't think it could have gone much faster. I did have to put on a jacket for the bike which slowed me a bit. But with a warmer race I won't have to do that.

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It took a bit to find my legs a get up to speed. The course seemed to be hillier than I remember and by the time I got a good rhythm the bike was done. I also didn't drink a lot as it was a little chilly which led to problems in the run.

Work on my swim to bike transition to get better speed at the beginning and drink more regardless of temperature.

Couldn't get much faster without losing the jacket.

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I really lost time here. I felt good till just after the turn-around. I started to get really bad side cramps. I am not sure if it was due to me not drinking on the bike or if I need to take in more electrolytes. I felt real good on the last mile.

Figure out how to run the same times that I run in training and how not to get cramps.

The race was great and it was good to find out what I need to work on before the Patriots Half. We left early cause I didn't think I was fast enough to place in my age group but later found out that I got second. Can't tell you how mad I am at myself for not sticking around.