Napa Valley Sprint Triathlon - TriathlonSprint

It was cold but I decided to not wear the wetsuit because I wasn't very good at taking it off. I felt I could handle the cold water. It did take my breathe away for the first minute but then I was numb and felt fine.

Start in front. If the water is warm. I am a pretty good swimmer and I kept dogging people. I think next year I will get a wet suit and practice taking it off so I feel more confident that it will not slow me down.

No problems except my GU fell of somewhere and I only had the one:(

Make sure to have at least 2 Gu & put one in my pocket!

I need to practice Hills!!

Stretch more while taking my shoes off.

I was cramping really bad on my left leg and had to stop numerous times to stretch and just walk. The first water station only had water and usually some gatorade will help with the cramping I had. At the 2mile turnaround they had gatorade and a girl - Tina I met on the bike caught up to me and we ran together. It helped me stop thinking about my leg. Then I got into my running grove and did well the rest of the way.

More Gu. Need to pratice my Brick Workouts. My legs didn't feel heavy just really tight.

Stretch and walked around. I have one of those Massage roller stick and tried to roll out some of my soreness.


The cold water and not eating enough Gu, Gatorade. Which could be why I cramped.


It was a fun race. I did beat my time from last year Oct. (even with the <.5mile swim). The bike I felt really strong but I know I can still improve and the Run I definately can improve. Next time I definately will be under the 2hour mark!!!